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Winona Man Wins $200,000 Lottery Prize

AUGUST 26, 2008 - Mel Ott of Winona claimed a $200,000 Lottery prize that he won by playing the $200,000 Extreme Cash scratch game.

As Ott claimed the prize at the Lottery’s headquarters in Roseville, he said, “I know somebody has to win and I thought someday that somebody could be me.” That “someday” for Ott turned out to be Aug. 25, when he went to Freedom Valu Center, located at 217 Johnson St. in Winona, to redeem $15 in winning scratch tickets. He decided to purchase one $200,000 Extreme Cash scratch ticket and pocket the remaining $5. Ott scratched the ticket in his car where he determined that it was indeed a $200,000 winning ticket. He arrived later that day to claim the prize.

The $200,000 Extreme Cash scratch game is a $10 ticket that offers a top prize of $200,000. The overall odds of winning a prize by playing $200,000 Extreme Cash are 1 in 3.58. There are currently two of four $200,000 top prizes remaining to be claimed.

In game 1, if any of Your Symbols match either of the Money Symbols, you win the prize shown for that match. In game 2, uncover 3 Xs or 3 Os in a vertical, horizontal or diagonal straight line to win the Money Prize. In game 3, match 3 like amounts to win that amount. And in game 4, if you match either of the Money Numbers to any of Your Numbers, you win the prize shown for that number. If you find a $25 symbol in the Bonus spot, a $50 symbol in the Big Bonus spot or a $100 symbol in the Extreme Bonus spot, you instantly win the amount shown.

Lottery players must be 18 years of age or older. Please play responsibly. If you or someone you know needs help with a gambling problem, call (800) 333-HOPE.

Visit www.mnlottery.com for more information about the Minnesota State Lottery. Players can also get the winning numbers 24 hours a day by calling (651) 634-1111.

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