Gas station stop turns into $150k jackpot win for ohio woman
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Gas station stop turns into $150K jackpot win for Ohio woman

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April 13, 2026

Lucky stop at Marathon turns into six figure payday

Plain City, OH — A routine purchase at a local gas station turned into a six-figure payday after a scratch-off ticket delivered a $150,000 top prize to a Plain City woman.

The winning Aces and 8s Ohio Lottery ticket was purchased at Plain City Marathon, located at 525 West Main Street. The player matched the top prize, securing a $150,000 win.

After required federal and state tax withholdings totaling 26.75 percent, the winner will receive $109,875.

The Aces and 8s game is a $5 scratch-off that offers players the chance to win up to 15 times on a single ticket. As of Monday, lottery officials said seven top prizes of $150,000 remain unclaimed.

The Ohio Lottery reported it has contributed more than $34 billion to education since its inception.


Key Points

  • Plain City woman wins $150,000 on scratch-off ticket
  • Winning ticket purchased at Plain City Marathon gas station
  • Winner takes home $109,875 after taxes

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