Lucky ticket in bin 66 delivers $50,000 windfall for Newton Falls woman
NEWTON FALLS, OH – A single scratch-off left in bin number 66 at a Newton Falls convenience store turned into a $50,000 prize for a local woman who decided to take a chance.
Jodi of Newton Falls purchased the final Ultimate $5,000,000 Scratch-Off ticket from bin #66 at Westview Quick Stop, located at 20 Ridge Road.
After returning home, she scanned the ticket before scratching it and discovered it was a $50,000 winner. She then scratched the entire ticket and revealed the first two numbers as 6 and 6.
The Ultimate $5,000,000 Scratch-Off is promoted as offering the best odds to win $5 million in Ohio Lottery history. As of Feb. 17, six top prizes of $200,000 per year for 25 years remained. The overall odds of winning are 1 in 3.61.
After 26.75% in state and federal taxes, she will receive $36,625. She plans to take a Caribbean cruise and save the remainder of her winnings.
Since 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $34 billion to education.
Key Points
- Newton Falls woman won $50,000 on Ultimate $5,000,000 Scratch-Off
- Winning ticket was the last one in bin #66 at local store
- Winner will receive $36,625 after taxes
