Metamora, Ohio – A woman named Candace from Metamora is celebrating a life-changing surprise after winning a top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $300 Million Diamond Dazzler Scratch-Off game. The $20 ticket holds a prize of $80,000 a year for 25 years—but Candace chose the lump sum cash option of $1 million.
At first, Candace didn’t believe her ticket was a winner. She scanned it using the Ohio Lottery mobile app simply to collect rewards points, not realizing she was holding a ticket worth a fortune. That changed instantly when the app displayed a winning message. “I was shocked,” she said, prompting her to take a second look at the ticket and confirm the results.
A Lucky Find at T Mart
Candace had bought her winning ticket at T Mart, located at 109 E. Main Street in Metamora. After opting for the $1 million cash payout, Candace will take home $728,750 after state and federal taxes totaling 27.125% are deducted.
She said she plans to use the money to pay off her home, a dream that now becomes a reality thanks to her unexpected windfall.
The $300 Million Diamond Dazzler ticket is one of Ohio Lottery’s popular $20 Scratch-Offs. It offers a top prize of $80,000 a year for 25 years. As of December 15, there are still nine top prizes remaining, meaning more players could soon share Candace’s good fortune.
This remarkable moment is a reminder to always double-check your lottery tickets—sometimes, what you think is a dud might turn out to be the winning ticket of a lifetime.
