Sat Mar 29 17:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Local Man Wins $500,000 Lottery Prize
**Kettering, OH** – A Kettering resident is celebrating a life-changing win after scratching his way to a $500,000 prize. The Ohio Lottery announced that the lucky winner purchased the winning ticket at a Shell gas station on Far Hills Avenue.
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed overwhelming joy at his unexpected fortune. He plans to use the winnings to purchase a home for himself and new cars for his children.
After claiming the cash option, the winner will receive approximately $360,000 after federal and state taxes are deducted. The winning ticket was a $50 “VIP Millions” scratch-off. As of March 29th, 41 top prizes remain unclaimed on this particular lottery game.