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90-year-old wins $1 million in Fla. Lottery's Monopoly game
90-year-old wins $1 million in Fla. Lottery's Monopoly gamePosted: 2/7/2007 1:33:01 PM  The Florida Lottery announced Friday the $1 million top prize for the Million Dollar Monopoly scratch-off game was claimed by Myrna Fonda, 90, of Seffner. Fonda, who was joined at Lottery Headquarters by her husband Robert Fonda and her grandson, said she purchased the winning scratch-off ticket at Winn Dixie, 725 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard West in Seffner. According to Fonda, who regularly plays Florida Lottery instant games, she purchased the last two scratch-off tickets at the store and later scratched them when she got home. The first one she scratched wasn't a winner, but the second one is what made her a millionaire. "I think I have a little bit of luck," said Fonda. "I hope it keeps coming." The Fondas plan to pay off their house, pay some bills, help their children and save the rest for rainy days. "My turn is next," said Robert Fonda. "I'm going to go buy me some lottery tickets." The million dollar prize is one of the largest jackpots ever offered on a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket. The Million Dollar Monopoly game is the Florida Lottery's latest $20 scratch-off game. The game features more than $375 million in cash prizes, including six $1 million top prizes. The overall odds of winning are 1-in-3.22. Tickets can be purchased at more than 12,700 Florida Lottery retail locations. Source: Lottery Post Staff
Coastal Georgia United States Member #2703 October 30, 2003 1868 Posts Offline |
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I hope there is a cash option with this game...
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Miss Kitty georgia United States Member #14 November 9, 2001 18919 Posts Offline |
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go granny!!!!! Senior power! love to nibble those micey feet.
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Florida United States Member #6257 August 8, 2004 1396 Posts Offline |
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I guess Granny has some money in the bank to be able to buy $20 scratch-offs!
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Westchester, New York United States Member #49802 January 27, 2007 164 Posts Offline |
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Normally I'd say to spend wisely, but in her case, she should party like a rock star. Congrats Granny!
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Fairbanks, Alaska United States Member #23813 October 13, 2005 67 Posts Offline |
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Congrats to the winner!, I hope my numbers come up tonight! 
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chicago United States Member #3746 February 10, 2004 382 Posts Offline |
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A 19 year old in one story and a 90 year old in the other. It is usually the 90 year olds that win. Isnt it ironic dont you think? He won the lottery and died the next day.
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Florida United States Member #23357 October 6, 2005 109 Posts Offline |
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I think that is a true $1,000,000 payout at time of claim. That game has six $1 mill prizes, so 5 are left...
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Sunny SW Florida United States Member #25708 November 5, 2005 4070 Posts Offline |
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I think that is a true $1,000,000 payout at time of claim. That game has six $1 mill prizes, so 5 are left... That's how it's advertised. Usually if a game has a choice of annuity or lump sum there is an asterisk and a footnote indicating it's not the actual amount. So I believe you are correct. To me this is one of the hardest things about playing the lottery - $20 is a heck of a lot to spend on one measly scratch ticket that will probably end up in the trash. On the other hand, I'm sure this lady and her family is happy she "blew" that $20 bill!
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New Member United States Member #50060 February 8, 2007 1 Posts Offline |
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Congratulations, Myrna... from the Fonda (dot) org website!!
We would like to put this article up on our News page... is there a photo of you we can use?
Enjoy your new wealth, and may you also enjoy good health and happiness...
Best Regards,
Mark Fonda
(webmaster Fonda website)
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