A routine fuel run in Thonotosassa turned into a windfall when a quick stop for gas left one local driver a millionaire. Fifty-three-year-old Wendell Jackson claimed a $1,000,000 prize from the Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH scratch-off and chose a $640,000 lump-sum payout at Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee. What started as a simple visit to a neighborhood Petrol Mart ended with a life-changing jackpot.
How the Win Was Claimed
According to Florida Lottery, Jackson officially claimed his prize on December 19, 2025, with records showing the winning ticket was sold at 301 Petrol Mart in Thonotosassa. The agency’s file confirms that he selected the cash option and received a one-time payment of $640,000. These winning-ticket reports serve as the…..