North Fort Myers man wins $1 million in scratch-off game

Writer: Derrick Shaw
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The image shows Christopher Engle’s $1 million-winning Scratch-Off ticket. (CREDIT: Florida Lottery Communications)

A North Fort Myers man has won a $1 million prize from a scratch-off game he purchased at Publix.

Christopher Engle, 57, was awarded a lump sum of $888,000, according to a news release from the Florida Lottery. He purchased his winning ticket from Publix at 6700 Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

CASH CLUB features top prizes of $1 million and gives players chances to win $20 to $500 instantly with four additional bonus plays, according to the release.

The $10 game offers more than $146 million in total cash prizes and the overall odds are 1-in-3.38, the Florida Lottery said.

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