Pataskala man snags $500K prize from VIP Millions scratch-off
Pataskala, OH — A local man struck gold in Licking County this week, walking away with a $500,000 cash payout after hitting the top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s VIP Millions Scratch-Off game.
The winning ticket, worth $40,000 a year for 25 years, was purchased at Duchess #1105, located at 110 W Broad Street in Pataskala. The lucky player chose the lump-sum cash option instead of annual payments.
After 28% in combined federal and state taxes, the winner will receive $360,000.
The VIP Millions game, priced at $50 per ticket, is one of the Ohio Lottery’s most lucrative instant games. As of Thursday, 26 top prizes remain in circulation.
Since 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed over $33 billion to education funding statewide. This latest win marks another major prize awarded in a scratch-off game that continues to generate big payouts across Ohio.
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The winner has not been publicly identified, and lottery officials have not confirmed whether the ticket has been officially claimed.
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Key Points
- Pataskala man won VIP Millions top prize and opted for $500,000 cash payout
- After taxes, he will receive $360,000 from the Ohio Lottery
- Winning ticket sold at Duchess #1105 on W Broad Street in Pataskala