A quick stop for a lottery ticket just turned into a life-changing event for a Miami Springs man this week. Ricardo Martinez officially joined the ranks of Florida’s millionaires after claiming a $2 million top prize from the ULTIMATE VIP CA$HWORD scratch-off game.
Martinez made the trip to the Florida Lottery’s Miami District Office on October 29 to turn in his winning ticket, opting for a single, lump-sum payment of $1,195,000.00 rather than long-term installments.
The winning ticket was sold at Mr. Baker, a local business located at 10720 W. Flagler Street in Miami. While Martinez walks away with the lion’s share of the prize, the retailer typically receives a commission for selling the winning entry, making it a win for the local neighborhood spot as well…