OHIO — A lucky Blanchester resident has won a top prize of $40,000 a year for 25 years on the Ohio Lottery scratch-off game Casino Nights, totaling $1 million before taxes.
The winner chose the annuity option, which will provide annual payments of $40,000.
After mandatory federal and state taxes totaling 28 percent, the winner will receive $28,800 each year for the next 25 years.
The winning ticket was sold at Xenia Ave Market, located at 659 Xenia Avenue in Wilmington.
Casino Nights is a $10 scratch-off game that features a top prize of $40,000 annually for 25 years. As of June 20, two top prizes remain.
The Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $33 billion to education across the state since its inception in 1974. More information about the Ohio Lottery’s games and educational contributions is available at www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation.
