Ohio Man Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize from Christmas Stocking Stuffer

Scratch-off ticket gifted by father as holiday tradition delivers big payout.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 3:15pm

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An Ohio man from Columbus said his father's annual tradition of giving scratch-off lottery tickets as Christmas stocking stuffers resulted in him winning a $100,000 prize this year. The man initially revealed a $10,000 prize on the Holiday Lucky Times 10 ticket, but then kept uncovering more $10,000 prizes on the same ticket, ultimately totaling $100,000 in winnings.

Why it matters

This story highlights the unexpected ways that holiday traditions and small gestures can lead to life-changing windfalls. It also underscores the enduring appeal of lottery scratch-off tickets as a popular stocking stuffer and gift idea, especially during the holiday season.

The details

The Columbus man said his father has a long-standing tradition of using lottery scratch-off tickets as Christmas stocking stuffers. This year, the man received a Holiday Lucky Times 10 ticket, which initially revealed a $10,000 prize. But as he continued scratching, he kept uncovering more $10,000 prizes on the same ticket, ultimately resulting in a total payout of $100,000.

  • The man received the winning lottery ticket as a Christmas stocking stuffer in December 2025.

The players

Columbus man

The recipient of the winning lottery ticket, which was given to him as a Christmas gift by his father.

The man's father

Has a tradition of giving lottery scratch-off tickets as Christmas stocking stuffers.

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What they’re saying

“They just kept on coming.”

— Columbus man (UPI)

The takeaway

This heartwarming story serves as a reminder that even small holiday traditions and gestures can sometimes lead to life-changing windfalls. It also highlights the enduring appeal of lottery scratch-off tickets as a popular stocking stuffer and gift idea, especially during the festive season.