A Sarasota County man took a chance on a $50 scratch-off game from a gas station and won a $25 million jackpot.
Kyle Lindquist, 45, of Venice, bought a 500X the Cash scratch-off game in December 2024 and claimed the prize, according to a release Friday, April 18 , from the Florida Lottery .
Lindquist opted for the one-time, lump-sum payout of $16 million. He bought his ticket from Circle K, located at 101 U.S. Highway 41 Bypass S. in Venice. The retailer received a $50,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket, lottery officials said…