Ohio man wins $1M top prize with scratch-off ticket

An Ohio man won the $1 million top prize with a scratch-off ticket.

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He purchased the winning VIP Millions scratch-off ticket at the Sheetz located on North Canfield Niles Road in Austintown, according to the Ohio Lottery.

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The man chose the annuity option, which means the $1 Million prize will be paid as $40,000 a year for 25 years before taxes.

After taxes, he will receive around $28,000 a year for 25 years.

VIP Millions, according to the Ohio Lottery, is a $50 scratch-off with a top prize of $40,000 a year for 25 years.

As of march 14, there are 42 top prizes remaining in the game.

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