CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe resident, Carl Eblin, recently hit the jackpot after winning $50,000 while playing the Billion scratch-off lottery game by the Ohio Lottery.

After taxes, Eblin will receive a total of $36,000.

The winning ticket was purchased at Convenience Store in Grove City.

Billion is a scratch-off game with a top prize of $1 million per year for life, and as of February 23, 2023, there are four top prizes remaining.

CREDIT: Ohio Lottery

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