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When an Ohio man went to the grocery store to buy tomatoes, he discovered he had a pretty good return on his investment.
According to the Ohio Lottery, the man went to Miller’s Market in Norwalk, Ohio, and decided to buy Scratch while he was buying tomatoes for his girlfriend. He won $20 on one of his tickets and decided to use that winnings toward another ticket.
He bought a Wild Cash Tripler and the ticket said $120,000, but he was confused because it wasn’t listed as a prize on the back of the ticket. It turns out he was winning $120,000 a year for 25 years. This equates to $3 million.
“When he delivered the tomatoes and told his girlfriend, she said, ‘Shut up!’ But because he was shaking, she believed him,” the Ohio Lottery said in an April 10 news release.
How much money will the lucky winner receive?
The man chose the $1.5 million lump sum option and will receive just under $1.1 million, according to the Ohio Lottery. The man told the Ohio Lottery he plans to pay off his home, go on vacation and invest the rest of his money.
Can lottery winners be anonymous in Ohio?
The Ohio Lottery did not identify any winners. Winners are considered public record, but according to Ohio law, they can remain anonymous by claiming their prize through a trust.
Gabe Hauari is USA TODAY’s national trends news reporter. You can follow him at X @gabehauari Or email Gdhauari@gannett.com.
