A Kirtland man scored the Fun 5s top prize after buying the winning ticket at a Chesterland Giant Eagle
KIRTLAND, OH – A $5 scratch-off delivered a $150,000 shock for a Kirtland man after his Fun 5s ticket hit the game’s top prize, turning a small Ohio Lottery purchase into a six-figure payday.
The Ohio Lottery announced the win Friday.
The winning Fun 5s ticket was purchased at Giant Eagle #203, located at 12692 W. Geauga Plaza in Chesterland.
Fun 5s costs $5 and carries a $150,000 top prize.
After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 26.75%, the Kirtland winner will receive $109,875.
The Ohio Lottery did not identify the winner by name or provide details about what he intends to do with his winnings.
His victory did not wipe out the game’s top prizes entirely.
As of Thursday, one additional $150,000 top prize remained available in the Fun 5s game.
The Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $35 billion to education since 1974.
Key Points
- A Kirtland man turned a $5 Fun 5s scratch-off into a $150,000 top-prize win.
- Giant Eagle #203 at 12692 W. Geauga Plaza in Chesterland sold the winning ticket.
- The winner will receive $109,875 after mandatory taxes, with one $150,000 top prize still remaining as of Thursday.
