3 Polk County Gas Stations Pump Out Big Florida Lotto Winners

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Three Polk County gas stations have each pumped out big-time Florida Lottery winners in recent weeks.

The prizes included two $1 million winners and a $5 million winner, Florida Lottery officials said this week.

Twenty-nine-year-old Derrious Bradwell of Lake Wales claimed his $5 million top prize from the $5 million Gold Rush Classic Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.

Bradwell chose to receive a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3.55 million after purchasing his lucky ticket at Bullard Citgo, which is at 19509 U.S. Highway 27 in Lake Wales. The gas station will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling Bradwell's winning ticket.

Earl Eaton, of Davenport claimed a $1 million top prize from The Fastest Road To $1 Million Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $790,000.

Eaton bought his ticket at the Racetrac at 38425 U.S. Highway 27 in Davenport. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling Eaton's winning ticket.

Finally, 35-year-old Shane Baker of Winter Haven also scored a $1 million top prize from The Fastest Road To $1 Million Scratch-Off game and chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $790,000.

Baker purchased his winning ticket from K-Ville Citgo at 2101 K Ville Avenue in Auburndale. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling Baker's winning ticket.

Lottery officials said Scratch-Off games account for some 69 percent of ticket sales and generate more than $965 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.