OHIO — A Brooklyn, New York, woman has won the top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $1,000,000 Cash Payout scratch-off ticket.
The winner chose the $500,000 cash option instead of receiving $40,000 a year for 25 years. After state and federal taxes totaling 27.125%, she will take home $364,375.
The lucky ticket was purchased at Love’s Travel Stop #555, located at 1910 E. 5th Street in Delphos.
The $1,000,000 Cash Payout is a $20 scratch-off game that offers a top prize of $40,000 a year for 25 years. As of October 10, two top prizes remain unclaimed.
Since its inception in 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $34 billion to education across the state. More information about the lottery and its support for education can be found at www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation.
