Ohio man wins $2 million on $20 scratch-off ticket in Kenton
Kenton, OH – A lucky player in the small town of Kenton is now a millionaire after hitting the top prize on the $2,000,000 Extreme Cash scratch-off, scoring a major win on a $20 ticket.
The winner, whose name has not been released, chose the cash option of $1 million instead of receiving $80,000 annually for 25 years. After federal and state taxes, he will take home $732,500.
The winning ticket was purchased at Fuel Mart, located at 302 S. Detroit Street in Kenton, adding the Hardin County location to the growing list of Ohio retailers selling million-dollar winning tickets.
The $2,000,000 Extreme Cash game carries overall odds of 1 in 3.18, with multiple prize levels and a number of top prizes still remaining.
The Ohio Lottery has been funding education across the state since 1974, contributing more than $34 billion to K-12 education through ticket sales, including games like Extreme Cash.
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Key Points
- Kenton man wins $2 million top prize on $20 Extreme Cash scratch-off
- Winner took lump sum of $1 million; receives $732,500 after taxes
- Winning ticket purchased at Fuel Mart on S. Detroit Street in Kenton
