CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – July 26, 2025 – A lucky customer at Par Mar #111 in Chillicothe is kicking off her summer with a life-changing surprise after winning the $300,000 top prize in the Ohio Lottery’s new $5 Special Edition Cashword scratch-off game.
The winner, whose name has not been released, beat steep odds of 1 in 1.67 million to claim the top prize. After federal and state taxes, she will take home an estimated $216,000.
Par Mar #111, located at 21 Star Drive, will receive a $3,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The $5 Special Edition Cashword game still has three top prizes remaining, along with thousands of smaller prizes. The overall odds of winning any prize in the game are 1 in 4.11.
Since its inception in 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $33 billion to education statewide.
For more information on games and how lottery proceeds support Ohio schools, visit www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation.
