CHILLICOTHE, OH – Donald Bennett of Chillicothe won the top prize of $1 million playing the Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off, $1 Million Merry & Bright.
Bennett chose the cash option of $500,000. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, Bennett will receive $360,000.
He purchased his winning ticket at Save A Lot, located at 1700 Western Ave in Chillicothe.
$1 Million Merry & Bright is a $20 scratch-off with a top prize of $1,000,000. As of January 18, 2022, there are two top prizes remaining in the game. To learn more about $1 Million Merry & Bright and the entire lineup of Ohio Lottery Scratch-Offs, click here.
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