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$500,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio

OHIO — A lucky Ohio Lottery player has won the top prize of $500,000 after playing the $500,000 Platinum Jackpot scratch-off ticket.

The winning ticket was purchased at Young’s Foodtown, located at 16055 Main St. in Laurelville.

After state and federal taxes, which total 28 percent, the winner will take home approximately $360,000.

$500,000 Platinum Jackpot is a $10 scratch-off game featuring a top prize of $500,000.

As of March 24, two top prizes remain in the game.

The Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $33 billion to education since 1974. More information about the lottery and its impact on education can be found at www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation.

Ohio Statewide Staff

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