Party surprise ends in lottery fortune for lucky Ohio woman

Canton woman wins $20K on final birthday scratch-off from lottery bouquet

CANTON, OH – A birthday surprise turned into a life-changing moment for a Canton woman who uncovered a $20,000 win on the very last ticket in a bouquet of Ohio Lottery scratch-offs gifted to her by a friend.

Wendy, whose last name was not released, was already enjoying a surprise party thrown by friends and family when her best friend Carrie handed her a unique gift: a bouquet made of 60 Ohio Lottery scratch-off tickets. She scratched a few during the party but saved most for later.

Back home that evening, Wendy began working through the rest — and when she reached the 60th and final ticket, a $2 Cash Explosion Cashword, she was stunned. It revealed a $20,000 prize.

Still in disbelief, Wendy called Carrie to double-check what she was seeing. She didn’t fully accept the win until she brought the ticket to the Ohio Lottery’s regional office, where the prize was confirmed.

Already calling it her “best birthday ever,” Wendy said the win was the icing on the cake. She now plans to take Ca...