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Shopper wins $10 million top prize in Ohio scratch-off game

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CINCINNATI — A lucky person is $10 million richer today.

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Someone won $10 million recently playing in the Ohio Lottery’s scratch-off game, Extreme Games, according to the Ohio Lottery.

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The winner purchased the winning ticket at Dent Shell at the 6000 block of Harrison Avenue in Cincinnati.

They chose the cash option of $5 million. After state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, the winner will take home exactly $3.6 million, the Ohio Lottery said.

Extreme Millions is a $30 scratch-off game and offers a top-prize of $400,000 annually fo4 years.

As of Jan. 28, one top prize remains in the game.

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