Venice Man Strikes it Rich with $25 Million Lottery Win
Venice, FL – A routine stop at a local convenience store turned into a life-changing moment for one Venice resident. Kyle Lindquist, 45, is now a multi-millionaire after purchasing a top prize-winning scratch-off ticket from the Florida Lottery’s $50 game, 500X THE CASH.
Lindquist claimed his jaw-dropping $25 million prize at the Florida Lottery District Office in Fort Myers. Opting for a lump-sum payout, he walked away with a cool $16 million before taxes.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Circle K located at 101 U.S. Highway 41 Bypass South in Venice. As a reward for selling the lucky ticket, the store received a $50,000 bonus commission from the Florida Lottery.
The 500X THE CASH game boasts the largest top prize ever offered on a Florida scratch-off—$25 million—with overall odds of winning listed at 1 in 4.23. Since its launch, the game has gained popularity among lottery players across the state for its massive prizes and high-stakes thrill.
With this win, Lindquist joins an exclusive club of Florida Lottery winners who have claimed some of the state’s biggest prizes.