Miami Man Wins $25M Gold Rush Multiplier Scratch-Off Jackpot in Florida

💰 A life-changing scratch-off win

Lincoln Diaz, 68, from Miami, scored the top prize in the $25,000,000 Gold Rush Multiplier scratch-off game. He bought his lucky ticket on January 12 and later claimed his winnings at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee, the Florida Lottery said in an update released on April 14.

Instead of taking payments over time, Diaz went for the lump sum option, walking away with about $15.96 million.

The winning ticket? Purchased for $50 at a Walmart on S.W. 26th Street in Miami.

🎯 What is the $25,000,000 Gold Rush Multiplier?

This isn’t your average scratch-off. The game comes packed with huge prize potential:

• 🎉 Two top prizes of $25 million (one is still out there waiting!)
• 💵 60 prizes of $1 million (about half already claimed)
• ✨ Multiplier boosts that can multiply winnings by 1x up to 500x
• 🟡 A “Gold Bar” symbol that instantly pays $500

The odds of landing the remaining $25 million jackpot? Roughly 1 in 16.6 million.

🧾 How the game works

Players scratch to reveal numbers and match them to winning ones. If you hit a match, you win the prize shown. Then comes the fun twist—scratch the multiplier area to boost your winnings.

🏪 Where the winning ticket was bought

Diaz’s jackpot ticket came from a Walmart store in Miami, showing once again that big wins can come from everyday places like grocery stores, gas stations, and retail chains.

In Florida, lottery tickets are commonly sold at:

• Gas stations ⛽
• Grocery stores 🛒 (like Publix)
• Some Walmart locations 🏬
• Self-service vending machines and customer service desks

You can also use the Florida Lottery’s “Where to Play” tool to find nearby retailers.

💸 How to cash Florida scratch-off tickets

Winning is exciting—but claiming it depends on the prize amount:

• Up to $599: Claim at authorized retailers or district offices
• $600 to $1 million: Must go to a Florida Lottery district office
• Over $1 million: Must be claimed at lottery headquarters (with some exceptions like Powerball/Mega Millions rules)
• By mail: Allowed for prizes up to $250,000

🇺🇸 Another new Florida game

The Florida Lottery also recently launched a patriotic scratch-off called “America 250 Florida.”

It celebrates America’s upcoming 250th anniversary and offers:

• Up to $1 million prizes
• Instant-win $250 feature
• Multiplier chances for bigger payouts

⚠️ Play smart, not just hopeful

Lottery games are fun—but they’re still chance-based. Officials remind players:

• Only spend what you can afford to lose
• Don’t chase losses
• Set a strict budget
• Know the odds before playing
• Avoid borrowing money to gamble
• Don’t play when stressed or upset