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A Tampa woman is among the Florida Lottery s latest winners after winning $1 million in the Gold Rush Classic scratch-off game. (Shutterstock)
TAMPA, FLA A 49-year-old Tampa woman is among the Florida Lottery s newest winners after claiming a $1 million prize in the $5 million Gold Rush Classic scratch-off game, lottery officials announced on Monday.
Shirley Mapp purchased the winning ticket from David & Hana Community Market on East Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa. Lottery officials said Mapp chose to take her winnings in one lump sum and will collect $710,000. The convenience store will collect a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The scratch-off game, which is played through the purchase of a $20 ticket, gives players the chance to win $5 million. The overall chances of winning are one-in-2.99, officials said.