Recent $1 Million Powerball Win in Akron
A recent Powerball drawing brought excitement to Akron, Ohio, where a lucky ticket holder won a $1 million prize. The winning ticket was sold at the Giant Eagle store located at 484 East Waterloo Road. The drawing took place on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The winner matched all five white balls but missed the $72 million jackpot by not matching the Powerball. The odds of winning this second-tier prize are one in 11,688,054. The ticket was an auto-pick, according to the Ohio Lottery. The winner has 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize. As of June 24, the prize remains unclaimed. The store received a $1,000 sales bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Other Notable Ohio Lottery Wins
In addition to the Akron win, there have been several other significant lottery wins in Ohio recently. A Sandusky woman won a $15 million prize on a scratch-off lottery ticket. This win has brought a lot of attention to the Ohio Lottery’s scratch-off games, which continue to offer substantial prizes. Another notable win includes a Toledo resident who won $500,000 from the Ohio Lottery’s Mega Multiplier scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Prompt Stop on Dorr Street. After taxes, the winner will take home approximately $360,000. The Mega Multiplier is a $10 scratch-off game with two top prizes of $500,000 still available as of June 20.
Powerball Jackpot Update
The excitement doesn’t stop with the recent wins. The next Powerball jackpot is now $84 million with a cash option worth $40.4 million for Monday night’s drawing. The winning numbers for the June 22 drawing were 4, 5, 15, 32, and 62, with the Powerball number being 21. The Power Play option was set at x2. This means that players who opted for the Power Play could potentially double their non-jackpot winnings.
Ohio Lottery Results for June 23, 2024
The Ohio Lottery results for Sunday, June 23, 2024, include several games with significant prizes. The Mega Millions jackpot is nearly $100 million for the Tuesday, June 25, 2024 drawing. No tickets matched the winning numbers from the most recent drawing. The numbers for Friday, June 21 were 3-18-27-40-44, with the Mega Ball being 19 and the Megaplier set at 4x. The Classic Lotto jackpot is estimated at $12 million for Monday’s drawing. The numbers for Saturday’s drawing were 3-13-16-29-42-47, with the Kicker being 312452.
Daily Ohio Lottery Drawings
The Ohio Lottery also offers daily drawings for several games. The Pick 3 evening numbers for June 23 were 407, with the midday numbers being 481. Winners receive $500 for a $1 straight bet, with odds of winning being 1-in-1,000. The Pick 4 evening numbers were 0443, with the midday numbers being 9435. Winners receive $5,000 for a $1 straight bet, with odds of winning being 1-in-10,000. The Pick 5 evening numbers were 01526, with the midday numbers being 79178. The Rolling Cash 5 numbers were 13-22-34-36-39. The next drawing jackpot is $253,000 for hitting all five numbers, with odds of winning being 1-in-575,757.
Drawing Schedules and Odds of Winning
The Ohio Lottery offers a variety of games with different drawing schedules and odds of winning. Drawings for Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 are held twice daily at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m. The Rolling Cash 5 drawing is held each night at 7:35 p.m. The Classic Lotto draws at 7:05 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. The odds of winning the Classic Lotto jackpot with a $1 ticket are 1-in-13,983,816. The Lucky for Life drawing is held each night at 10:30 p.m. The odds of winning the Lucky for Life jackpot with a $2 ticket are 1-in-30,821,472. The Powerball drawing is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot with a $2 ticket are 1-in-292,201,338. The Mega Millions drawing is held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot with a $2 ticket are 1-in-302,575,350.
Additional Information and Resources
For more information on the Ohio Lottery, including instant tickets, raffles, and other lottery games, visit the official Ohio Lottery website. The site offers detailed information on all available games, including odds of winning and prize amounts. Additionally, the Ohio Lottery site provides resources for responsible gambling and support for those who may need it.
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Conclusion
The Ohio Lottery continues to bring excitement and life-changing prizes to its players. With recent big wins and substantial jackpots up for grabs, Ohio residents have plenty of opportunities to try their luck. Whether it’s through daily drawings, scratch-off games, or major jackpots like Powerball and Mega Millions, the Ohio Lottery offers a variety of ways to win. Remember to play responsibly and good luck!
