The Arizona Lottery announces the launch of its newest Scratchers ticket, $185 Million Cash Explosion. This is the largest $20 Scratchers top prize in Arizona Lottery history.

The new ticket launches Sept. 2 and offers players a chance to win one of six $2.5 million top prizes. Winners will have the option of a 30-year annuity or a lump sum of $1.25 million before taxes. The total value of all prizes for Cash Explosion is more than $185 million, including three $100,000 second place prizes and 15 $50,000 third place prizes.

The Arizona Lottery is hosting a special launch event Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lottery offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Players in attendance who buy a $20 Cash Explosion ticket will get $10 worth of Scratchers for free. Free tickets consist of a $5 Lucky Life ticket and a $5 Heat Wave ticket, limit one pair of free tickets per person.

The Arizona Lottery street team will be at the Phoenix office with a “Spin-to-Win” promotion and a chance to win one of three ultimate sports prize packs. Buzz n’ Beez food truck and its eclectic menu of southern style comfort foods will be on site for the lunch crowd. There also will be special appearances made by the Phoenix Suns Gorilla, Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders and Big Red, Baxter from the Diamondbacks, Scorch from the Phoenix Mercury and Howler from the Arizona Coyotes.

“Our new Cash Explosion ticket offers the highest top prize of any of our previous $20 Scratchers, which is extremely exciting,” said Karen Bach, director of budget, products and communications for the Arizona Lottery. “Keeping Lottery players happy is essential, that’s why we are always looking for games that offer new and different top prizes.”

The Cash Explosion Scratchers ticket can be purchased for $20 at any Arizona Lottery retailer.

For more information about the new $185 Million Cash Explosion Scratchers ticket, please visit ArizonaLottery.com.

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