Vandalia lottery sale leads to $500k payday for xenia man
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Vandalia lottery sale leads to $500K payday for Xenia man

Xenia, OH – A Xenia resident has claimed the $500,000 top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $500,000 Cashword scratch-off game, turning a $10 ticket into a six-figure windfall.

The winning ticket was purchased at True North #717, located at 11 Ranchview Drive in Vandalia. After 28 percent in state and federal tax withholdings, the winner will take home $360,000.

$500,000 Cashword is a $10 scratch-off game offering a $500,000 top prize. As of August 14, two top prizes remain unclaimed in the game.

Since its inception in 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $33 billion to fund education programs across the state.

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Key Points

  • A Xenia man won the $500,000 top prize on the $10 Cashword scratch-off game
  • The ticket was purchased at True North #717 in Vandalia
  • After taxes, the winner will receive $360,000
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