$2 million scratch-off ticket prize claimed in Columbus

A $20 scratch-off ticket purchased in Columbus has made one lucky player a $2 million winner, after choosing the cash option of $1 million and netting around $720,000 after mandatory state and federal taxes.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A $20 scratch-off ticket purchased in Columbus has made one lucky player a $2 million winner, according to the Ohio Lottery.

In a news release, the Ohio Lottery announced that the top $2 million prize was claimed on a ticket sold at M & S Carryout, 590 Georgesville Rd. The winner chose the cash option of $1 million; however, after 28% mandatory state and federal taxes, the person netted around $720,000.

The lottery noted that the prize was won with a $300 Million Diamond Dazzler scratch-off ticket. The ticket costs $20 and has a top prize offering $80,000 a year for 25 years. Three top prizes are still up for grabs with this scratch-off as of June 17.

The lottery's website states that the overall odds of winning is 1 in 3.33 for players of the $300 Million Diamond Dazzler.

Remaining prizes:
• $80,000 a year for 25 years/ 3 remaining
• $20,000/ 20 remaining
• $10,000/ 85 remaining
• $1,000/ 2,833 remaining
• $500/ 22,916 remaining
• $100/ 183,464 remaining
• $50/ 184,437 remaining
• $40/ 67,067 remaining
• $25/ 384,358 remaining
• $20/ 559,949 remaining