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Scratch-off worth $1 million sold in Miami Valley

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DAYTON — A scratch-off ticket worth $1 million was recently sold in the Miami Valley.

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The winning Extreme Millions ticket was purchased by one lucky man at the Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway on Hollywood Boulevard, according to the Ohio Lottery.

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He won the scratch-off’s $1-million annuity second-tier prize and accepted the annuity payment of $40,000 a year for 25 years before taxes.

The winner beat the odds of one in 468,085 to win, the Ohio Lottery said.

As of now, there are 15 $1 million prizes, one $10 million prize, and more prizes remaining.

The overall odds of winning a prize at 1 in 2.87, the Ohio Lottery stated.

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