OHIO — A lucky Ohio Lottery player is celebrating a $1 million win after purchasing a VIP Millions scratch-off ticket.
The winning ticket was sold at More than a Convenient Mart, located at 666 Carnegie Ave in Akron.
The ticket holder opted for the $500,000 cash payout and will receive approximately $360,000 after federal and state tax withholdings.
VIP Millions is a $50 scratch-off game offering a top prize of $40,000 a year for 25 years.
As of March 31, there are still 41 top prizes remaining.
Since 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed over $33 billion to education across the state. More details on VIP Millions and other Ohio Lottery games can be found at www.ohiolottery.com.
