Ohio Lottery ticket turns small bet into big reward

October 22, 2025

Spring Valley woman turns $10 scratch-off into $30K Mystery Multiplier win

Spring Valley, OH — A $10 ticket bought at a local market turned into a $30,000 payday for one lucky woman from Spring Valley, thanks to the Ohio Lottery’s Mystery Multiplier scratch-off game.

The winner, who has not been publicly named, purchased the ticket at Dot’s Bellbrook Market, located at 118 W. Franklin Street in Bellbrook. The scratch-off, which offers players a chance to multiply their winnings up to four times, revealed a $30,000 prize.

After mandatory state and federal tax withholdings, the woman will take home $21,862.50.

Mystery Multiplier is one of the Ohio Lottery’s popular $10 instant games, offering top prizes of up to $300,000. As of October 17, eight top prizes still remain unclaimed.

The Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $34 billion to public education statewide since 1974. Winning tickets must be claimed within 180 days of the game’s announced closing date.

Key Points

  • Spring Valley woman wins $30,000 on $10 Mystery Multiplier ticket
  • Winning ticket sold at Dot’s Bellbrook Market in Bellbrook
  • After taxes, the winner will receive $21,862.50
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