$2.3 Million Lottery Won By St. Pete Publix Shopper

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A St. Petersburg woman's $5 has turned her into a millionaire after playing the $2,500 A Week For Life Scratch-Off game, according to the Florida Lottery.

Dianne Vanderveen bought her winning ticket from Publix, 3501 49th Street N. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $2,330,000 Wednesday. The retailer will receive a $4,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

Players can win big for just $5 playing the $2,500 A WEEK FOR LIFE Scratch-Off game, which features four top prizes of $2,500 a week for life. With more than $120.9 million in total cash prizes and the chance to win 2X or 5X the prize shown, there's something for every player to enjoy. The game's overall odds of winning are one-in-3.95.