Ohio lottery winner takes $2 million prize from Columbus Sheetz
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A $2 million Ohio Lottery scratch-off sold at a Columbus gas station was won by an out-of-town resident.
The lottery announced that a Cleveland man claimed the top prize of the $300 Million Diamond Dazzler. In a news release, the organization said the $20 ticket was purchased at Sheetz #724, 975 E. Dublin Granville Rd. in Columbus.
In a break with most winners, the Northeast Ohio man chose the annuity option to collect his money. He will receive $80,000 annually for 25 years, equaling a take-home of $1,440,000 after mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28%.
The lottery noted that as of May 29, 10 top prizes remain in the game. The overall odds of winning are 1 in 3.33.
$300 Million Diamond Dazzler remaining prizes:
$80K/YR FOR 25 YRS/ 10 remaining
$20,000/ 80 remaining
$10,000/ 395 remaining
$1,000/ 13,763 remaining
$500/ 100,566 remaining
$100/ 804,396 remaining
$50/ 804,524 remaining
$40/ 292,095 remaining
$25/ 1,609,745 remaining
$20/ 2,414,032 remaining