Scratch-off half-million shocker sends cincinnati grandma to disney
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Scratch-off half-million shocker sends Cincinnati grandma to Disney

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May 30, 2025
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CINCINNATI, Ohio — A Mother’s Day celebration turned unforgettable for one Cincinnati woman after she won the $500,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 50X scratch-off game.

The winner, who purchased the $10 ticket at Marathon located at 5567 Montgomery Road, chose the game’s top prize and will receive $360,000 after state and federal tax withholdings totaling 28 percent.

The Ohio Lottery reported that the winner plans to use her windfall to pay off bills, invest, establish a trust for her grandchildren, and take her grandson on a trip to Disney World.

Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 50X is a $10 scratch-off ticket with a top prize of $500,000. As of May 29, only one top prize remains in circulation.

Retailer awarded bonus for top prize ticket sale

The Marathon store that sold the winning ticket will receive a standard retailer bonus. The Ohio Lottery continues to offer a variety of scratch-off games with major cash prizes while contributing funds to public education.

Since 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $33 billion to support schools statewide. More information is available at www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley is a Staff Writer and Community News Correspondent for Shore News Network, where she covers local government, public safety, community affairs, politics, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey. Her reporting focuses on delivering timely, accurate, and relevant news that helps readers stay informed about the communities in which they live and work.

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

Degrees: Business B.A. - Stockton University

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