OHIO — A Metamora woman is celebrating a major Ohio Lottery win after claiming a top prize on a Scratch-Off ticket purchased in Fulton County.
Candace won a top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $300 Million Diamond Dazzler Scratch-Off game, which carries a prize of $80,000 a year for 25 years, totaling $2 million.
According to the Ohio Lottery, Candace initially believed the ticket was not a winner and scanned it using the Ohio Lottery mobile app to collect reward points. She was surprised when a winning message appeared on the screen and checked the ticket again to confirm the result.
Candace chose the $1 million cash option instead of the annuity. After state and federal taxes totaling 27.125 percent, she will receive $728,750.
The winning ticket was purchased at T Mart, located at 109 E. Main St. in Metamora. Candace said she plans to use the winnings to pay off her home.
The $300 Million Diamond Dazzler is a $20 Scratch-Off game. As of December 15, there are nine top prizes remaining statewide.
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