In the Florida Lottery, some weeks might yield a winner, and some might not.

In a raffle, winners are guaranteed.

So the Florida Lottery has brought back the raffle concept and the Firecracker Millionaire Raffle, which was popular last year. Seven players will become millionaires and 1,020 players will win $500 to $50,000.

But tickets are $20. They went on sale in May and are limited to only 750,000 statewide.

In addition to making seven players new millionaires, the Lottery is working with Travelocity to offer players who purchase their tickets by June 3, the opportunity to instantly win one of 60 three-night cruises to their destination of choice, according to a Lottery press release.

A cruise horn will play on the Lottery terminal, a prize alert symbol will appear on the Firecracker ticket, and a prize coupon will print, indicating an instant win.

The odds of winning $1 million are 1-in-107,143. Players holding the first seven numbers drawn will each receive the top prize of $1 million. Players holding the next nine winning numbers will each receive $50,000; the next 11 winners will each receive $1,000; and the final 1,000 winners will each receive $500 – for a total prize payout of $8,005,000.

Ticket sales will end once the 750,000th ticket is sold or at midnight on July 3, whichever occurs first.

All winning numbers will be available on the Florida Lottery’s Web site at about 3 p.m. July 4.
For more information about the promotion or the Florida Lottery, visit www.flalottery.com.

If tickets sell out, the game will generate approximately $5.5 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF), the Lottery says.