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$2 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio

OHIO — A lucky customer at Market & Easton Bell Stores #21 in North Canton is celebrating a major win after claiming a $2 million annuity top prize in the Ohio Lottery’s $30 Royal Riches scratch-off game.

The winner opted for the cash payout and will receive $1 million before taxes.

The winning ticket was purchased at the store located at 6356 North Market Street.

For selling the winning ticket, the retailer will receive a $20,000 bonus from the Ohio Lottery.

The odds of winning the game’s top prize are 1 in 500,000. There are still seven top prizes remaining, along with many other prizes.

The overall odds of winning any prize in Royal Riches are 1 in 3.95.

Since 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $33 billion to support education throughout the state. For more information, visit www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation.

Ohio Statewide Staff

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