Categories: News

$1 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio

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.

Ohio Statewide Staff

Share
Published by
Ohio Statewide Staff

Recent Posts

One person arrested following drug bust in Alabama

ALABAMA — A search warrant executed by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Detectives and…

12 hours ago

Police searching for missing 16-year-old in Ohio

OHIO — Authorities in Newark are asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Rayana…

17 hours ago

Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio

OHIO — Cincinnati Police District One is actively searching for 46-year-old Lashaunda Hutchinson, who is…

17 hours ago

Police searching for wanted fugitive in Tennessee

TENNESSEE — The East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in…

17 hours ago

Two people dead following boat crash in South Carolina

SOUTH CAROLINA — Authorities are investigating a fatal boat crash that claimed the lives of…

17 hours ago

One person arrested for selling drugs to high school students in Alabama

ALABAMA — A man has been arrested following an investigation into illegal drug sales allegedly…

17 hours ago