Scratch-off player explodes into $50K payday in Cincinnati

White Oak Deli sells $50K-winning Cash Explosion ticket

Cincinnati, OH — A Cincinnati lottery player is celebrating a $50,000 win after purchasing a Cash Explosion 25X scratch-off ticket, Ohio Lottery officials announced Wednesday.

The winning ticket was bought at White Oak Deli & Convenience Store, located at 6035 Cheviot Road. Following the standard 28 percent federal and state tax withholding, the winner will take home approximately 36,000 dollars.

Cash Explosion 25X is a 5-dollar scratch-off game offering a top prize of 150,000 dollars. As of April 29, nine top prizes still remain in circulation.


Key points:

  • $50,000 winning ticket sold at White Oak Deli & Convenience Store in Cincinnati
  • Winner will receive about 36,000 dollars after taxes
  • Nine top prizes remain in Cash Explosion 25X game

Affordable scratch-off delivers big win

Cash Explosion 25X is part of the Ohio Lottery’s lineup of lower-cost scratch-offs with high payout potential. The 5-dollar ticket offers multiple prize tiers, including the 150,000-dollar grand prize.

Players are reminded to check tickets carefully and claim prizes before the expiration deadline.


Education remains the focus of lottery funding

Since 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than 33 billion dollars to education across the state. Proceeds from games like Cash Explosion 25X help support public school funding and student services.

For more information on this and other games, visit www.ohiolottery.com.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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