Ohio’s Latest Million-Dollar Scratch-Off Winner
In a stroke of luck, a lottery player in Ohio recently won a $1 million prize from a scratch-off ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at Price Hill Petroleum in Columbus, Ohio. The winner chose the cash option, which means they will receive $500,000. After mandatory federal and state tax withholdings totaling 28%, the winner will take home approximately $360,000. This win is part of the “Billion” game, a $50 scratch-off offering a top prize of $1 million annually for 20 years. According to the Ohio Lottery, three top prizes remain available in this game, encouraging others to try their luck.
Another Million-Dollar Win in Northeast Ohio
A $1 million scratch-off ticket was sold in Northeast Ohio at a Giant Eagle grocery store located at 1201 Doral Drive in Boardman. The winning ticket was part of the “Cash is King” game, which costs $20 per ticket. The winner opted for a cash option of $500,000. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28%, the winner will receive approximately $360,000. The “Cash is King” game still has prizes available as of December 14th, encouraging others to try their luck. This win highlights the excitement and potential rewards of playing the Ohio Lottery.
Cincinnati’s $500,000 Scratch-Off Winners
Two winners from Cincinnati claimed a $500,000 scratch-off lottery prize. The winning ticket was purchased at a BP on West Mitchell Avenue. One winner initially went to cash in other winning tickets and decided to buy more scratch-offs. They chose the “Home for the Holidays” ticket over another option called “Hit it Big.” Upon scratching the ticket, they realized they had won a significant amount and confirmed it using the lottery’s app. After 28% state and federal taxes, the total take-home amount is approximately $360,000. Since the winnings are split between two people, each will receive about $180,000 after taxes. The winners plan to use their winnings to purchase a house and invest in properties. The “Home for the Holidays” is a $10 scratch-off with a top prize of $500,000; as of December 12th, four top prizes remain available in this game.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches New Heights
The Mega Millions jackpot for the upcoming Tuesday, December 16, 2024, drawing is estimated at $740 million. This jackpot is the eighth largest in Mega Millions history. The last winning ticket was sold on September 10 in Texas and was worth $810 million. Friday’s Mega Millions numbers were 36-43-52-58-65 with a Mega Ball of 16 and a Megaplier of 3x. There was no overall winner, but many smaller prize winners were reported in Ohio. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are one in 302,575,350, making it a challenging but potentially life-changing opportunity for players.
Powerball and Classic Lotto Updates
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, December 14, 2024, was $47.9 million; no one won the jackpot, but many smaller prizes were won in Ohio. The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing were 12, 17, 23, 52, 67 with Powerball number 1 and a Power Play option of 2x. The next Powerball drawing is set for Monday, December 16, with an increased jackpot of $55 million and a cash option worth $25 million. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 292,201,338, while the odds for winning $1 million are one in 11,688,053.52.
Saturday’s Classic Lotto numbers were 11-16-17-24-33-49 with a Kicker number of 934922. The jackpot for Monday’s drawing is $1.7 million. The odds of winning the Classic Lotto jackpot are one in 13,983,816, making it a more accessible option for players looking to win big.
Ohio Lottery’s Pick Games and Rolling Cash
The Ohio Lottery offers a variety of pick games, including Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5. For Sunday, December 15, 2024, the Pick 3 Evening winning number was 871, while the Midday number was 802. The Pick 4 Evening winning number was 3534, and the Midday number was 7556. The Pick 5 Evening winning number was 69279, with the Midday number being 00550. These games offer players the chance to win smaller, yet still significant, prizes with better odds than the larger jackpots.
The Rolling Cash 5 numbers for the same day were 1, 4, 19, 36, and 39. The next jackpot is $110,000, with odds of winning being approximately one in every 575,757 entries. The Lucky for Life numbers were 9, 12, 22, 36, and 45, with a Lucky Ball of 3. These games provide additional opportunities for players to win and enjoy the excitement of the lottery.
Conclusion: Ohio Lottery’s Impact and Opportunities
The Ohio Lottery continues to offer exciting opportunities for players to win life-changing amounts of money. With recent big wins in scratch-off games and the ever-growing jackpots of Mega Millions and Powerball, Ohio residents have plenty of chances to try their luck. The variety of games available, from scratch-offs to pick games and rolling cash, ensures that there is something for everyone. As the lottery continues to grow and evolve, players can look forward to even more opportunities to win big and change their lives.
