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$5 Million Mega Fortune prize Claimed

CINCINNATI – A resident of Cincinnati bought the last $20 ticket that was left in the Lottery's instant ticket vending at Kroger’s. That Mega Fortune instant ticket purchase made Alvin and Valerie Ross richer by $5,000,000.

Ross said he and his wife are still in shock beyond belief, but he adds that when you do good, good things will follow. The Rosses have been taking care of Valerie’s mother   and   their daughter who had to move back home after a bad car accident.  He said he is going to buy a house.

The prize, $250,000 for 20 years, was taken in cash. After mandatory federal and state taxes totaling 29 percent, the Rosses receive $1,775,000.

He purchased the ticket from Kroger’s. Located at 1212 W. Kemper Road in Cincinnati. Kroger's receives a $10,000 agent-selling bonus.
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