A $5 Gamble Turns Into $1 Million for Florida Woman — You Won’t Believe Where She Bought the Ticket!

A woman from Cutler Bay, Florida, has become a millionaire after winning $1 million from a $5 scratch-off ticket. Miozotis Quintana, 55, picked up her lucky Platinum Mine 9X ticket at a local Publix store on Old Cutler Road.

After scratching off the winning numbers, Quintana couldn’t believe her eyes. She had just become a millionaire with a small investment of only $5. Opting for a lump-sum payment, Quintana took home $605,016 after taxes.

The Publix store where the ticket was purchased will also get a bonus of $2,000 for selling the lucky ticket. This win is a reminder of how a small purchase can change someone’s life in an instant.

In a statement, the Florida Lottery highlighted how popular scratch-off games are in the state. Last year, scratch-offs made up around 74% of all ticket sales. Since their launch, the games have awarded more than $65.5 billion in prizes and made over 2,200 millionaires. They’ve also contributed nearly $20 billion to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, which supports local schools and education programs.

For Quintana, this win means more than just financial freedom. It’s a life-changing moment that will likely bring a lot of excitement and new opportunities.