Florida teen wins $500 a week for life in lottery

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Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Florida teen wins $500 a week for life in lottery
At age 18, a Florida girl will receive $26,000 a year for the rest of her life after winning the big prize on a $1 scratch-off ticket.

A Florida teen is only 18, but already has a steady income for the rest of her life.

Daniela Leon Ruz bought a $1 scratch-off ticket at her local grocery store for the Florida lottery's "$500 a week for life" game and won the grand prize.

Her odds at winning were 1 in 6 million.

Instead of taking a lump sum payment, she chose to receive yearly payments of $26,000 for the rest of her life.