Trotwood winner claims $500K VIP Millions prize from ticket sold in Dayton
Trotwood, OH – A Trotwood resident is $500,000 richer after winning the top prize in the Ohio Lottery’s VIP Millions scratch-off game, turning a $50 ticket into a life-changing payout after buying it from a Dayton convenience store.
The winner, who opted for the game’s $500,000 cash option over the annual $40,000 for 25 years, will take home $364,375 after required state and federal taxes totaling 27.125%. The winning ticket was sold at Nick’s Food Market, located at 7939 North Main Street in Dayton.
VIP Millions is one of the Ohio Lottery’s highest-priced instant games, offering a top prize structure designed to pay out large lump sums or annual installments. As of Thursday, there are still 19 top prizes remaining in the game, according to lottery officials.
This win adds to a growing list of major prize claims across the state as Ohio Lottery scratch-offs continue to generate significant returns for both players and education. Since its inception in 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $34 billion to public education statewide.
Developing now, Maryland lottery frenzy erupts as players cash in massive scratch-off prizes across the state.
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Key Points
- A Trotwood resident won the $500,000 cash option from the VIP Millions scratch-off
- The winning $50 ticket was sold at Nick’s Food Market on N Main Street in Dayton
- After taxes, the winner receives $364,375, with 19 top prizes still available in the game
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