Ohio woman wins $1M but won’t get half

CINCINNATI, Ohio (WJW) – An Ohio woman scratched off the top prize of on an Ohio Lottery ticket, winning $40,000 a year for 25 years. That’s $1 million.

According to a lottery press release, the Cincinnati woman chose the cash option of $500,000. After mandatory federal and state taxes, totaling 28 percent, she will take home about $360,000.

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The lottery said the winning VIP Millions ticket was purchased at Ameristop Food Mart.

VIP Millions tickets are sold for $50. As of July 31, 2025, lottery officials said, there are 30 top prizes remaining in the game…

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