ADENA, OH – Robert, hailing from Adena, turned a Valentine’s Day purchase of a Merry & Bright scratch-off ticket into a life-changing event, winning a staggering top prize of $80,000 a year for 25 years.
Opting for the cash option, Robert’s prize amounted to $1,000,000 before taxes, netting him $720,000 after mandatory deductions. The lucky ticket was bought at CJ’s Shurfast Food Mart in Cadiz.
The win was a surprise, especially since Robert picked the ticket on a whim, thinking holiday-themed scratch-offs were out of season. His disbelief turned to shock when a scan revealed a prize much larger than he anticipated, confirmed by his wife as a $2 million win.
With plans to invest in their retirement and purchase new cars, Robert and his wife are looking forward to enjoying the fruits of his luck. Robert, who considers himself only an occasional player, has previously won $1,000 on the same game in December, proving his knack for picking winners.
The Merry & Bright scratch-off, a $30 game offering $80,000 yearly for 25 years as its top prize, still has three top prizes available as of February 16, 2024. The Ohio Lottery supports education, contributing over $31 billion since 1974.