Quick stop for gas leads to $250k lottery jackpot in ohio
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Quick stop for gas leads to $250K lottery jackpot in Ohio

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January 28, 2026

Ohio woman hits $250K jackpot from $5 scratch-off at local gas station

BROOKVILLE, OH — A Brookville woman’s stop at a local Sunoco gas station turned into a six-figure windfall after she scratched her way to a $250,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s Jackpot Party ticket.

The winning $5 ticket was sold at the Sunoco located at 237 Market Street in Brookville. After required state and federal taxes totaling 26.75%, the winner will take home $183,125.

Jackpot Party is one of the Ohio Lottery’s $5 scratch-off games offering players a chance at over $23 million in total cash prizes. According to lottery officials, six top prizes of $250,000 remain unclaimed as of Monday.

Since its inception in 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $34 billion to support public education across the state.

The winner has chosen to remain anonymous, which is permitted under Ohio law.

Key Points

  • A $5 scratch-off ticket sold at a Brookville Sunoco yielded a $250,000 top prize
  • After taxes, the winner will receive $183,125 in cash
  • Six top prizes remain on the Jackpot Party scratch-off game
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