Ohio The winner of the top prize of $40,000 annually for 25 years is a resident of North Canton who scored big in the Ohio Lottery’s $50 scratch-off game, VIP Millions.
Instead of receiving a lump sum payment, the winner opted for an annuity, which offers yearly installments.
He will get $28,800 annually for the following 25 years after paying necessary 28 percent state and federal taxes.
The lucky ticket was bought at Spee-D-Foods, which is situated in Greentown at 9831 Cleveland Ave. NW.
One of the Ohio Lottery’s high-stakes scratch-offs, VIP Millions, with a $1 million top prize spread over 25 years.
There are still 32 top prizes up for grabs in the game as of June 20.
More than $33 billion has been donated by the Ohio Lottery since its establishment in 1974 to fund education throughout the state. Go to www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation for additional details.
