Gahanna woman wins $1 million playing Ohio Lottery’s VIP Millions game
GAHANNA, OH – One lucky Gahanna resident is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $1-million annuity top prize in the Ohio Lottery’s $50 VIP Millions scratch-off game.
The winning ticket was sold at Alpine Drive Thru on Granville Street, where the retailer will also receive a $10,000 sales bonus.
The winner chose the $500,000 cash option, taking home approximately $364,375 after taxes.
Life-changing win in Gahanna
The VIP Millions game offers a top annuity prize of $40,000 a year for 25 years, and 23 of those top prizes remain unclaimed as of Wednesday. The odds of winning any prize in the game are 1 in 4.02.
Retailer bonus awarded
Alpine Drive Thru, located at 210 Granville Street, is now listed among Ohio’s “lucky retailers,” adding to the excitement surrounding the Gahanna business.
Lottery continues supporting education
Since its launch in 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $34 billion to support public education across the state. Officials encourage players to visit the lottery’s website for more information about its impact on schools and communities.