OHIO — A man in Middleburg Heights has won a $150,000 prize playing an Ohio Lottery scratch-off game, officials announced.
According to the Ohio Lottery, the winner played the Cash Explosion 25X scratch-off ticket to claim the prize. Officials said the man was so excited when he claimed his winnings that he forgot both his glasses and his hearing aids.
After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 26.75%, the winner will receive $109,875.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Dairy Deli, located at 17797 Sheldon Road in Middleburg Heights.
Cash Explosion 25X is a $5 scratch-off game. As of April 3, 2026, lottery officials said two top prizes remain, with overall odds of winning listed at 1 in 3.77.
The Ohio Lottery reports it has contributed more than $34 billion to education since 1974.
