Lucky scratch-off ticket turns north ridgeville resident into a $50k winner.
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Lucky scratch-off ticket turns North Ridgeville resident into a $50K winner.

January 14, 2025

NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH — A lottery player in North Ridgeville recently struck gold, winning $50,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s Cash Explosion 25X scratch-off game.

The winning ticket was purchased at Mobile, located at 39475 Center Ridge Road in North Ridgeville. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, the winner will take home approximately $36,000.

Cash Explosion 25X is a $5 scratch-off game that features a top prize of $150,000. The game remains popular with players across Ohio for its high payouts and affordability.

The Ohio Lottery has been supporting education since 1974, contributing more than $33 billion to schools statewide. Its scratch-off and draw games, such as Cash Explosion 25X, remain a significant part of its revenue.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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