OHIO — Magnolia resident struck it big this week, winning $50,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s Billion scratch-off game.
After mandatory federal and state taxes totaling 28 percent, the winner will take home $36,000.
The winning ticket was sold at Rockys, located at 224 N Mill Rd in Waynesburg.
Billion is a $50 scratch-off game offering a top prize of $1 million a year for 20 years.
As of May 28, two top prizes remain unclaimed.
Since its inception in 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $33 billion to education. For more information about the Billion game and other scratch-off offerings, visit www.ohiolottery.com.
