AMELIA, Ohio — A man from Amelia scored a $500,000 payday after hitting the top prize on his favorite Ohio Lottery scratch-off game, $500,000 Cashword.
The lucky winner purchased the $10 ticket at the Ohio Pike Marathon at 1723 East Ohio Pike, a store he frequents regularly and where he says he’s grown up knowing the employees. After scratching off the ticket and counting the letters, he said he “kind of choked,” then went back inside to confirm the result.
The clerk scanned the ticket and offered immediate congratulations. The man will receive $360,000 after state and federal taxes are withheld.
While the winner plays at several locations, he said he often returns to Ohio Pike Marathon because of the people there. He plans to use the winnings to pay off debt and help friends and family.
Three top prizes still available in popular scratch-off game
$500,000 Cashword is a $10 scratch-off game offering multiple top prizes of $500,000. As of June 4, three top prizes remain unclaimed.
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