Lottery Winner in North Port
Gail Riola, a 67-year-old resident of North Port, won $1 million on a 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. She purchased the winning ticket at a RaceTrac gas station on Tamiami Trail. Riola opted for a lump sum payment of $640,000 after taxes. The gas station received a $2,000 commission for selling the winning ticket. This win adds to the excitement in North Port, a city located about 90 miles south of Tampa.
