Maryland Man Wins $100,000 in Scratch-off Game
FORESTVILLE, MD—A Forestville man, Kenneth Jones, experienced an emotional drive home as he uncovered a $100,000 prize from a 50X The Cash scratch-off ticket. Overwhelmed with joy, Jones and his friend shared tears of happiness during the ride. “We cried with joy, all right! When you see the prize, you can’t believe it,” Jones said.
Jones, a dedicated player of the 50X The Cash game, had won smaller amounts previously but this was his first major win. He purchased the winning ticket at Allview Liquors in Ellicott City. During the drive home, his friend, who was driving, watched as Jones scratched off a 10X symbol to reveal the $10,000 prize, which added up to the top prize of $100,000.
The retail nightshift manager and father of six plans to save most of his winnings, with some set aside to help friends and family. Allview Liquors, where the ticket was purchased, will receive a $1,000 bonus for selling the top-prize winning ticket.
The 50X The Cash scratch-offs launched in January, featuring ten $100,000 top prizes, with three still up for grabs. The game also offers unclaimed prizes ranging from $50,000 to $10. It is part of the X the Cash scratch-off family and includes a second-chance promotion with drawings in June and July, offering additional prizes of $50,000 and $75,000.
- Gas station scratch-off pays out $100K to lucky Cincinnati winner
CINCINNATI, OH — A Cincinnati lottery player scored a $100,000 win on the Bingo 50X scratch-off game after buying the lucky ticket at the Filling Station on Delhi Pike.
Key Points
- Winning ticket worth $100,000 purchased at Filling Station on Delhi Pike
- Winner will take home approximately $72,000 after taxes
- Two top prizes of $500,000 remain on the $10 Bingo 50X game
Big prize claimed from $10 scratch-off ticket
The winner, whose name has not been released, bought the ticket at the Filling Station located at 5091 Delhi Pike in Cincinnati. After uncovering the prize, the player became one of the latest to win a six-figure amount from the Ohio Lottery.
Following the 28 percent deduction for state and federal taxes, the winner will receive an estimated $72,000 in net earnings.
Top prizes still available on Bingo 50X
The Bingo 50X scratch-off game offers a top prize of $500,000. As of April 10, two of these top prizes remain unclaimed. The $10 ticket continues to draw interest from players across Ohio looking for a big win.
The Ohio Lottery has contributed over $33 billion to education since its inception in 1974.
- Ohio Lottery player cashes in with $50K ticket in Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, OH — A lucky Ohio Lottery player is celebrating a $50,000 win after purchasing a Money Maker scratch-off ticket at a Hillsboro Walmart Supercenter.
Key Points
- $50,000 winning ticket sold at Walmart Supercenter #3515 in Hillsboro
- Winner will receive approximately $36,000 after taxes
- Five top prizes remain on the $30 Money Maker game as of April 10
Big win for Hillsboro scratch-off player
The winning ticket was sold at the Walmart located at 540 Harry Sauner Road in Hillsboro. The player, who has not been publicly identified, chose the Money Maker scratch-off, a $30 ticket offering substantial prize opportunities.
Following mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, the winner will receive around $36,000 in take-home pay.
Top prizes still up for grabs
The Money Maker scratch-off offers a top prize of $80,000 a year for 25 years. As of April 10, five of those top prizes are still available to players.
The Ohio Lottery continues to provide winning opportunities across the state through its wide selection of scratch-off games.
Hillsboro shopper scores $50,000 prize on $30 Money Maker lottery ticket
- Columbus man scores $150K top prize on scratch-off ticket
COLUMBUS, OH — A Columbus man is planning a vacation, home improvements, and a new car after winning $150,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 25X scratch-off game.
Key Points
- Winning ticket purchased at United Food Mart on S High Street in Columbus
- Prize was $150,000 before taxes, with $108,000 awarded after withholdings
- Eight top prizes remain for the $5 Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 25X game
Winning moment starts with a lucky pick
James, whose last name was not released, bought the winning $5 ticket at United Food Mart at 2805 S High Street. He noticed two bins of Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 25X tickets and chose from the one not selected by the customer in front of him.
When he began scratching the ticket, he uncovered $10,000 on the first spot — and the winnings kept piling up. He had the cashier scan the ticket, confirming a $150,000 top prize.
Plans in motion after six-figure win
After taxes totaling 28 percent, James received $108,000. He said the money will be used to buy his wife a new car, complete home improvements, and take a well-earned vacation.
The $5 Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 25X still has eight top prizes of $150,000 remaining as of April 11.