LOGAN, Ohio (WCMH) — Christmas came early for an Ohio lottery player in Logan, Ohio, when a Merry Money scratch-off revealed the $1 million top prize. Ohio Lottery Merry Money scratch-off winner "Steve" (Photo Courtesy/ Ohio Lottery) The winner, identified only as “Steve,” purchased the ticket at Tee Jay’s Drive Thru & Deli, located at 511 East Front St. in Logan. Steve took the cash option of $500,000 on the $20 scratch-off winnings, which means he will receive $360,000 after mandatory federal and state tax withholdings equalling 28%. According to the Ohio Lottery, the holiday-themed card has a top prize of $40,000 for 25 years, three of these are remaining as of Oct. 21, 2024. Remaining prizes:$40K/YR FOR 25 YRS/ 3 remaining$10,000/ 14 remaining$1,000/ 298 remaining$500/ 21,659 remaining$100/ 53,966 remaining$50/ 107,827 remaining$30/ 539,390 remaining According to the lottery’s website, the odds of winning the Merry Money scratch-off game is 1 in 3.73.