CLEVELAND, OH – Kevin Williams, a resident of Cleveland, has secured a substantial win of $10,000 by participating in the Ohio Lottery’s Buckeye Cash scratch-off game.
His winning ticket was acquired at McBills Beverage, and the excitement unfolded shortly after he began scratching the ticket.
Initially, Williams anticipated a modest prize, estimating it to be either $100 or $50. However, as he scratched off the first number revealing $1,000, and subsequently found two more $1,000 prizes, the realization of a significant win dawned on him.
The prospect of winning $10,000 elicited a strong emotional response from Williams.
“I was like, ‘Oh man, I needed it bad. I needed it. It helped me out tremendously,’” he expressed, highlighting the financial relief the prize provided.
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Following the deduction of mandatory state and federal taxes, which total 28 percent, Williams is set to take home approximately $7,200.
He indicated plans to utilize his winnings to address pressing financial obligations.
The Buckeye Cash scratch-off ticket, priced at $5, offers a top prize of $100,000, with two top prizes remaining as of October 18.
The winning ticket was sold at McBills Beverage, located at 1015 E 185th St in Cleveland.
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