MEDINA, OH – John Verocco of Medina received a happy surprise, after winning $50,000 playing the Ohio Lottery’s $50 Billion scratch-off.
He purchased his winning ticket at Get Go #3389, located at 302 South Court Street in Medina.
John snagged the game’s third-tier prize and will receive approximately $36,000 after federal and state tax withholdings.
As of May 4, the Ohio Lottery has 219 prizes of $50,000 remaining in Billion, as well as other great prizes. John beat odds of 1 in 99,692 to win.
The Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $30 billion to education since 1974. For more information about the Ohio Lottery and its contribution to education, visit www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation.
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