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Local woman wins $1 million jackpot prize
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AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A $20 lottery ticket paid off in a big way for an Akron woman. According to Ohio Lottery officials, the woman purchased a $20 Bonus Play Millions Scratch-Off from the Circle K located at 2767 Albrecht Ave. in Akron. She won the jackpot prize of $40,000 a year for 25 years, or $1 million. New Chick-fil-A opens this week in Northeast Ohio The woman chose to take the cash option of $500,000. After state and federal taxes she will take home $366,250. As of Feb. 25, 2026, there is one top prize of $40,000 a year for 25 years remaining. Click HERE to learn more about the Ohio Lottery and the games available. Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Fox 8 Cleveland WJW.