Salem man wins $1M prize on Ohio Lottery Billion scratch-off
SALEM, OH – A Salem resident is celebrating a life-changing lottery win after landing the top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $50 Billion scratch-off game.
The winner claimed $50,000 a year for 20 years but chose the one-time cash option of $500,000. After mandatory state and federal taxes, he will receive $360,000.
The winning ticket was purchased at Robert’s Country Store, located at 11999 Stratton Road in Salem. The man, who frequently plays scratch-offs and occasionally buys Mega Millions and Powerball tickets when jackpots climb, also won $10,000 earlier this year on a $10 scratch-off.
Billion is a $50 ticket offering a top prize of $1 million a year for life. As of August 27, two top prizes remain unclaimed.
The Ohio Lottery notes it has contributed more than $33 billion to public education since its inception in 1974.
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Key Points
- A Salem man won the top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s Billion scratch-off game.
- He chose the $500,000 cash option, taking home $360,000 after taxes.
- The winning ticket was bought at Robert’s Country Store in Salem.