Bradenton Man Wins $2 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Prize

BRADENTON – A Manatee County resident struck it big with a $2 million top prize from a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket.

Jesus Morales, 28, of Bradenton, claimed his $2 million prize from the $2,000,000 100X CASHWORDS Scratch-Off game. He chose to receive a lump sum payment of $1.28 million after taxes.

Morales purchased the winning ticket at the Ellenton Quick Mart, 2413 U.S. Highway 301 North. As a result, the store will receive a $4,000 bonus commission for selling the ticket.

The Florida Lottery continues to award significant prizes through its scratch-off games, which help fund education programs across the state.