LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WJW) – A local man stopped to buy a lottery ticket on his way to work, but instead returned home after winning $500,000 on a scratch-off ticket, according to the Ohio Lottery.
In a media release, officials said the man first purchased a $5 scratch-off and won $10. He then decided to go back into the store and buy a $10 Instant Jackpot ticket.
More fruits, vegetables linked to Cyclospora, Ex-CDC director warns
“It was a life-changing decision because that second ticket was a big winner,” wrote the lottery.
According to the release, the man won the game’s $500,000 jackpot. After mandatory taxes, he’ll take home $366,250…