Ripley, Ohio – A routine visit to the Village Drive Thru turned into a life-changing moment for one lucky customer who purchased a $30 Royal Riches scratch-off ticket and discovered they had won the game’s $2 million top prize.
According to lottery officials, the winner selected the annuity option, which provides $80,000 per year for the next 25 years before federal and state taxes are applied. This choice ensures steady payments and long-term financial security.
The winning ticket was sold at Village Drive Thru, located at 15 South 2nd Street in Ripley. For selling the top-prize-winning ticket, the store will receive a $20,000 sales bonus.
As of September 12, there are still five top prizes left in the Royal Riches game, along with many other prizes available. The odds of winning a top prize are 1 in 500,000, while the overall odds of winning any prize in the game are 1 in 3.95.
The unexpected win has not only brought joy to the fortunate ticket holder but also created excitement in the Ripley community. The winner has chosen to remain anonymous, as permitted by state law.
