Morning coffee run turns into $1M jackpot win for Ohio man
Ashville, OH — A routine stop for coffee on the way to work turned into a $1,000,000 lottery win after an Ohio man switched tickets at the last minute and struck the top prize.
The Ashville resident had been searching for a different scratch-off game but was unable to find it at several stores. While stopping at a GetGo on West 3rd Avenue in Columbus, he opted instead to purchase a $1,000,000 Cashword ticket.
He scratched the ticket in his truck while drinking coffee and initially believed he had won $10,000 after counting 12 words. A coworker reviewed the ticket and counted 14 words, confirming the top prize.
The pair verified the result multiple times before scanning the ticket, which confirmed the $1,000,000 prize paid as $40,000 per year for 25 years.
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The winner chose the cash option of $500,000 and will receive $366,250 after taxes.
He said he plans to pay off his house and car and take a vacation with his wife.
Lottery officials said the $20 scratch-off game still has multiple top prizes remaining.
Key Points
- Ohio man wins $1,000,000 on scratch-off during morning stop
- Ticket purchased after switching from another unavailable game
- Winner plans to pay off home, car and take vacation
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