An Ohio scratch off lottery player wins a big jackpot worth of $500,000

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A fortunate scratch off lottery player from Ohio scoops a big jackpot recently

One lucky winner hit the top prize worth $500,000 in the Ohio Lottery scratch-off game known as Mega Multiplier.

The Ohio Lottery says the winner purchased the ticket at Prompt Stop, which is located at 9066 Dorr Street in Toledo.

“After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, the winner will take home approximately $360,000,” according to the Ohio Lottery.

The winner's name was not released. The Mega Multiplier is a $10 scratch-off game. The Ohio Lottery says the following prizes are still remaining as of Friday, June 21.

The winner has to reach the nearest lottery headquarters for further documentation formalities and for claiming their winning prize money, lottery officials said.