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Boynton Beach man claims $1 million prize in Florida Lottery scratch-off game

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Posted at 2:52 PM, Feb 06, 2019
and last updated 2019-02-06 14:52:41-05

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. -- A Boynton Beach man claimed a $1 million prize he won from a Florida Lottery scratch-off game.

44-year-old Ronald Arena purchased the $20 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC scratch-off game ticket from Third Base Discount Beverage in Port St. Lucie.

The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

Arena chose to take his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $710,000.