Ohio Man Wins $500K Scratch-Off After Wife’s Cancer Treatment Visit

A quick stop turned life-changing for a Carrollton, Ohio man who grabbed a couple of $5 scratch-offs after taking his wife to her cancer treatments. One of those tickets—the very last Best of 7’s on the roll—held a $500,000 prize.

At first, his wife didn’t believe him.

“She looked at me and asked, ‘Did you fall?’ I told her, ‘No, I’m in shock—I think I just won half a million dollars!’”

To be sure, he scanned the ticket on the Ohio Lottery app, and the win was confirmed. After state and federal taxes, he’ll pocket about $360,000.

What makes this story even more touching is how perfectly timed the win is. Facing steep medical bills from his wife’s ongoing treatments, he called the prize a “blessing in disguise.” The couple plans to put much of the money toward expenses and hopes to enjoy something special together once she’s feeling better.

“I still can’t believe it. It feels like a dream,” he said, still stunned by his good fortune.

? Key highlights:

• Last ticket on the roll = jackpot.

• $500,000 prize, $360,000 after taxes.

• Win comes at a crucial time as his wife battles cancer.

• Plans to cover bills and enjoy life together.