Lucky ticket at ohio store brings half million dollar prize

Lucky ticket at Ohio store brings half million dollar prize

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February 27, 2026

Conneaut Clark Station sells $500,000 Cashword jackpot winner

CONNEAUT, Ohio – A Conneaut woman claimed a $500,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $500,000 Cashword scratch-off after purchasing the winning ticket at Conneaut Clark Station on State Street.

Lottery officials said the winner secured the game’s top tier, becoming the latest player to hit the jackpot on the popular scratch-off. After mandatory state and federal tax withholding of 26.75 percent, she will receive $366,250.

As of Wednesday, two top prizes of $500,000 remain unclaimed on the Cashword game. The overall odds of winning are 1 in 3.69, according to the Ohio Lottery.

The Ohio Lottery reports contributing more than $34 billion to education statewide since 1974.

Key Points

  • Conneaut woman wins $500,000 top prize on Cashword scratch-off
  • She purchased the ticket at Conneaut Clark Station on State Street
  • After taxes, the winner will receive $366,250, with two top prizes still remaining
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