LaGrange, Ohio – A spur-of-the-moment decision turned into a massive windfall for one fortunate woman in LaGrange. What began as a simple trip to buy a Mega Millions ticket ended in a life-changing surprise after she decided to add a scratch-off to her purchase at the register.
The woman stopped at Mickey Mart #60, located at 102 South Center Street in LaGrange, intending only to get a Mega Millions ticket. But just as she reached the counter, something nudged her to also buy a $1,000,000 Holiday Wish ticket — a $20 scratch-off she had only tried twice before.
That third ticket made all the difference. She ended up winning the game’s annuitized grand prize of “$40,000 a year for 25 Years – a $1,000,000 value.”
Opting for the lump sum instead of annual payments, she chose to take home $500,000 upfront. After deducting state and federal taxes totaling 27.125%, she will receive $364,375 in winnings.
With her new prize, the lucky player shared that she plans to pay off her house and clear her debts, turning her windfall into long-term peace of mind.
The $1,000,000 Holiday Wish scratch-off is part of a holiday-themed release from the lottery, costing $20 per ticket. The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 3.46, making her top-prize win all the more exceptional.
