Dumpster diver wins $100,000 on Ohio Lottery ticket

Dumpster diver wins $100,000 on Ohio Lottery ticket

Olivia Bennett Jun 10, 2026 0

Dumpster diver wins $100,000 on Ohio Lottery ticket

What would you do for a winning lottery ticket — even if you didn’t know it was a winner yet?

One Ohio man has a pretty extreme answer: dumpster diving.

According to an Ohio Lottery press release, a Willard man accidentally threw away his Bingo 25 Times 25 Scratch-Off ticket. To get it back, he had to climb into the dumpster at the Circle K on Walton Street in Willard — and the effort turned out to be well worth it.

The ticket was a $100,000 winner. After taxes, he’s taking home around $73,250.

Bingo Times 25 is a $5 Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off that gives players the chance to win up to $100,000. As of June 5, 2026, seven more top prizes are still up for grabs.

Olivia Bennett

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Olivia Bennett is a contributing writer for the Meigs Independent Press, where she covers community stories, local government, and features that highlight the people of Meigs County. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, she enjoys bringing untold stories to light in a way that connects with readers. When she’s not reporting, Olivia can often be found exploring the Ohio River Valley, volunteering at local events, or working on her next creative project.