2Ohio man wins $2 million on $30 Royal Riches scratch-off ticket

IRONTON, OH – A southern Ohio man is $2 million richer after purchasing a $30 Royal Riches scratch-off ticket that delivered one of the game’s top prizes—$80,000 a year for 25 years.

The winner, identified only as J. from Ironton, bought the ticket on October 22 and couldn’t believe what he saw when he scratched it. After confirming the prize with a magnifying glass and a family member, he opted for the lump sum cash payout. Following state and federal taxes, he will receive $728,750.

J., who is known among friends and family for regularly playing Pick 3 and scratch-off tickets, said he often relies on a “top-secret” method for choosing numbers, involving family notes and patterns from past wins. Although he has won sma

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