Pile of money
Pile of money.

Grocery run leads to seven figure lottery fortune in Hamilton

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May 30, 2025
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HAMILTON, Ohio — A routine stop at Kroger Co #909 turned into a life-changing moment for one shopper who landed a $1-million annuity top prize in the Ohio Lottery’s $20 Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 100x scratch-off game.

The winner, whose name was not released by lottery officials, opted for the $500,000 cash option and will receive approximately $360,000 after federal and state tax withholdings.

The winning ticket was sold at the Kroger store located at 1474 Hamilton Richmond Road. The retailer will receive a $10,000 sales bonus for selling the top prize-winning ticket.

According to the Ohio Lottery, the overall odds of winning any prize in the Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 100x game are 1 in 3.48. The scratch-off is part of a popular series tied to the Monopoly brand and offers multiple prize tiers.

Ohio Lottery continues to fund education statewide

Since 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $33 billion to support education across the state. A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold continues to benefit public education initiatives.

Players can find more information on prize payouts, education funding, and other lottery-supported programs by visiting www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley is a Staff Writer and Community News Correspondent for Shore News Network, where she covers local government, public safety, community affairs, politics, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey. Her reporting focuses on delivering timely, accurate, and relevant news that helps readers stay informed about the communities in which they live and work.

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

Degrees: Business B.A. - Stockton University

Experience and interests: Criminal Justice, Business, Animal Care, Entertainment, Lottery News, Local News