Berea man wins $1 million scratch-off prize then takes $500K cash

September 12, 2026
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The Ohio Lottery player hit the top prize on a Millionaire Blowout ticket sold in Middleburg Heights

BEREA, OH – A Berea man landed a $1 million Ohio Lottery scratch-off prize and chose to take a $500,000 lump-sum cash option instead of receiving $40,000 a year for 25 years.

The winning ticket was from the Millionaire Blowout scratch-off game.

Dairy Deli, located at 17791 Sheldon Road in Middleburg Heights, sold the top-prize ticket, according to the Ohio Lottery.

The game’s advertised top prize is $40,000 annually for 25 years, which totals $1 million.

The winner chose the $500,000 cash option.

After mandatory 26.75% state and federal tax withholdings, the Ohio Lottery said he will receive $366,250.

Millionaire Blowout is a $50 scratch-off.

As of Thursday, Sept. 10, there were 54 top prizes remaining in the game, according to the Lottery.

The winner’s name was not released in the information provided.


Key Points

  • A Berea man won the top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s Millionaire Blowout scratch-off.
  • He chose the $500,000 cash option instead of $40,000 a year for 25 years.
  • After mandatory tax withholdings, he will receive $366,250.