CHILLICOTHE, OH – Michael Wilson of Chillicothe is enjoying a $1 million annuity prize win after playing the Ohio Lottery’s $50 Billion scratch-off game.
He purchased his winning ticket at Quick Stop, located at 1390 West Bridge Street in Chillicothe.
Michael won the game’s second-tier prize, paid as $50,000 a year for 20 years. He chose the $500,000 cash option payout and will receive approximately $360,000 after federal and state tax withholdings.
As of Jan. 31, the Ohio Lottery has 105 prizes of $1 million remaining in Billion, as well as other great prizes. Michael beat odds of 1 in 235,636 to win.
The Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $29 billion to education since 1974. For more information about the Ohio Lottery and its contribution to education, visit www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation.
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