Malta man hits $250K Jackpot Party prize with $5 scratch-off
MALTA, OH – A Morgan County man is celebrating a six-figure win after playing the Ohio Lottery’s $5 Jackpot Party scratch-off game and uncovering a $250,000 top prize at a local drive-thru in Malta.
The winning ticket was purchased at Malta Drive-Thru, located at 12 7th Street. After mandatory state and federal tax withholdings totaling 26.75%, the winner will receive $183,125.
The player, who claimed his prize following the January 9 win, joined an exclusive group of top-tier winners. As of January 13, six $250,000 prizes remain unclaimed in the Jackpot Party game, which features over $23 million in total cash prizes.
The odds of winning any prize in Jackpot Party are approximately 1 in 4.18.
The Ohio Lottery, which has contributed over $34 billion to education since 1974, continues to offer a range of instant-win and draw games throughout the state. Full details about winning tickets, odds, and prize breakdowns are available at www.ohiolottery.com.
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Key Points
- Morgan County man wins $250,000 playing Jackpot Party $5 scratch-off
- Ticket was purchased at Malta Drive-Thru on 7th Street
- After taxes, he will receive $183,125; six top prizes remain in the game