$500,000 winning lottery ticket sold in Ohio

August 19, 2025
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Xenia man wins $500K top prize on Ohio Lottery Cashword scratch-off

XENIA, OH – A Xenia resident is celebrating a life-changing win after hitting the $500,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $500,000 Cashword scratch-off game.

Lottery officials said the winning ticket was purchased at True North #717, located at 11 Ranchview Drive in Vandalia. After state and federal taxes, the winner will take home $360,000.

The $500,000 Cashword is a $10 scratch-off game that still has two top prizes remaining as of August 14.

Since its inception in 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $33 billion to support education across the state.

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Key Points

  • Xenia man won $500,000 on Ohio Lottery’s $500,000 Cashword scratch-off
  • Ticket purchased at True North #717 in Vandalia
  • Winner will receive $360,000 after taxes, with two top prizes still unclaimed