A lucky Northeast Ohio man wins a big jackpot recently in Ohio lottery
By Reshma |
Published June 01, 2023 12:13 pm GMT
A Columbiana County man is feeling quite lucky, having won $1 million as part of the Ohio Lottery's "Ohio Bonus Cash" scratch-off game.
William Garlough purchased the winning ticket for $10 at Down on Main in his hometown of Leetonia, about 16 miles south of Youngstown.
Officials say he chose the $500,000 cash option, meaning he will receive $360,000 after taxes.
According to the Ohio Lottery, Ohio Bonus Cash offers a roughly one in four chance of winning at least $10, with the grand prize being $40,000 a year for 25 years.
The winner has to reach the nearest lottery headquarters for further documentation formalities and for claiming their winning prize money, lottery officials said.
