A Florida man just turned a routine stop into a million-dollar milestone. Jatin Kaushik, 26, claimed a $1 million prize this week after playing the Florida Lottery’s $25,000,000 Gold Rush Multiplier scratch-off game.
Kaushik of Winter Park visited the Lottery’s Orlando District Office on December 8 to collect his windfall. Rather than opting for an annuity, he chose to take his winnings as a single, lump-sum payment of $638,100.00. The lucky ticket was sold at Charge Up 69, located at 7235 University Boulevard in Winter Park.
The $50 game that made Kaushik a millionaire is known for its massive scale, featuring over $1.2 billion in total cash prizes…