Cleveland ticket hits massive $5m scratch-off jackpot
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Cleveland ticket hits massive $5M scratch-off jackpot

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April 30, 2026

$5M scratch-off prize claimed by trust after Cleveland ticket hits top win

Cleveland, OH — A winning lottery ticket sold in Cleveland has resulted in a $5M prize, now claimed by a trust that opted for long-term annual payments.

The PRMPJ Trust, represented by an attorney, claimed the top prize from the Ohio Lottery’s Ultimate $5,000,000 Scratch-Off game. The prize will be paid out as $200,000 per year over 25 years.

After required state and federal taxes, lottery officials said the total payout amounts to $3,662,500.

The winning ticket was purchased at AJ’s Drive Thru on St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland.

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The $50 scratch-off game offers top prizes of $5M, with overall odds of winning any prize at approximately 1 in 3.61. As of April 30, three top prizes remain unclaimed.

Lottery proceeds contribute to education funding across Ohio.


Key Points

  • $5M scratch-off prize claimed by PRMPJ Trust
  • Winner chose $200K annual payments over 25 years
  • Ticket sold at Cleveland retailer
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