Sandusky woman wins $1 million in Ohio Cashword lottery

SANDUSKY, Ohio — Pamela celebrates a big lottery win after claiming the $1 million grand prize on a $1,000,000 Cashword scratch ticket purchased at Hy-Miler #2204 on Milan Road in Sandusky.

By choosing the cash payment, Pamela will receive a lump sum payment of $500,000. After mandatory 28% federal and state tax withholding, she’ll take home about $360,000.

The $1,000,000 Cashword Scratch-Off is a $20 ticket that offers winners the choice of an annuity of $40,000 per year for 25 years or a lump sum cash payment.