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$1 million lottery ticket sold in Ohio

OHIO — A lucky Blanchester resident has won a top prize of $40,000 a year for 25 years on the Ohio Lottery scratch-off game Casino Nights, totaling $1 million before taxes.

The winner chose the annuity option, which will provide annual payments of $40,000.

After mandatory federal and state taxes totaling 28 percent, the winner will receive $28,800 each year for the next 25 years.

The winning ticket was sold at Xenia Ave Market, located at 659 Xenia Avenue in Wilmington.

Casino Nights is a $10 scratch-off game that features a top prize of $40,000 annually for 25 years. As of June 20, two top prizes remain.

The Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $33 billion to education across the state since its inception in 1974. More information about the Ohio Lottery’s games and educational contributions is available at www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation.

Ohio Statewide Staff

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