Snag our 'Endless Summer' shirt collection!
Search
Close this search box.
Subscribe

Fort Walton Beach man wins $1 million prize on Florida Lottery scratch-off

On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) announced that Andrew Hyche, 47, of Fort Walton Beach, claimed a $1 million prize from the GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game […]

Add Get The Coast on Google

On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) announced that Andrew Hyche, 47, of Fort Walton Beach, claimed a $1 million prize from the GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.

  • He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $795,000.00.

Hyche purchased his winning ticket from Tom Thumb, located at 1096 Beal Parkway Northwest in Fort Walton Beach. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.

The $20 Scratch-Off game, GOLD RUSH LIMITED, launched in September 2021 and features 32 top prizes of $5 million and 100 prizes of $1 million! Additionally, this ticket is filled with more than 33,000 prizes of $1,000 to $100,000! The game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-2.65.

PROMOTION

Join the conversation...

Continue reading 👇

Bell

Join Our Newsletter

Join the best local newsletter read by thousands of locals each weekday morning. Best of all, it’s free!

Subscribe for free!
Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Linkedin
© 2026, Get The Coast LLC. All Rights Reserved
Free Newsletter Signup
Search
CloseMenu

Community Comments

Lisa S. commented on Hurlburt Field airman pulls elderly driver from burning vehicle on Highway 98
“What a hero!”
Respond
Vera Scavuzza commented on WordroW: August 14, 2026
“02:10 5 attempts”
Respond
Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: August 14, 2026
“2:00, 5 attempts”
Respond
Donna L Davis commented on Fort Walton Beach shelves splash pad, new restrooms at The Landing as council seeks to close out renovation
“Why should golf carts get special spots? If they can park in regular car parking spots, just make them all the same.”
Respond
k s commented on Crestview City Council votes to move toward data center ban
“Next the county needs to ban them”
Respond
k s commented on Crestview City Council votes to move toward data center ban
“Thank you city council!!!! We don't need these!”
Respond
Phil Mancari commented on Destin named No. 1 Labor Day boating destination in United States, FWB cracks top 10
“So True”
Respond
Violet commented on Crestview City Council votes to move toward data center ban
“Good Job! We live in Fort Walton and have been spending time in Fredericksburg, Virginia...the data center capital of the world. You have made a very good decision.”
Respond
Brenda J Castillo commented on Commissioner Ketchel outlines how the proposed homestead tax exemption would affect Okaloosa County
“At minimum, reduce property tax for senior citizens. Property taxes normally increase yearly but senior's income doesn't. Every time we get a social security raise, our Medicare premiums go up....”
Respond
Ken commented on Emerald Coast Kickoff Classic preview: Here’s the full football schedule for this week’s games
“What about Navarre High School?”
Respond

GET OUR FREE LOCAL NEWSLETTER

Get the weekday email that actually makes reading local news enjoyable again.
Subscribe for free!