COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The purchase of a $50 scratch-off turned out to be very profitable for one Columbus resident, who will be cashing in for decades.
According to the Ohio Lottery, the anonymous winner bought the VIP Millions ticket at Kroger #549, at 1501 W. Fifth St. in Marysville. It turned out to be a top-prize winner.
The winner chose to take the $40,000 a year for 25 years prize as an annuity instead of the cash prize. After mandatory state and federal tax totaling 28%, the winner will receive $28,800 a year for 25 years…