Columbus, Ohio Resident Wins $10 Million Lottery

Columbus, Ohio Resident Strikes Lottery Gold with $10 Million WindfallColumbus, Ohio Resident Strikes Lottery Gold with $10 Million Windfall In a stroke of extraordinary luck, a Columbus, Ohio resident has become an instant multimillionaire after claiming the $10 million top prize in the Ohio Lottery’s Mega Millions drawing. The lucky winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, matched all five white ball numbers and the Mega Ball number on Friday night’s draw. The winning numbers were: 11, 15, 24, 30, 48, and the Mega Ball was 19. “I’m still in shock,” said the elated winner in a statement released by the Ohio Lottery. “I’ve never won anything big before, so this is a dream come true.” The winner purchased the lucky ticket at a Kroger grocery store in the Hilliard area of Columbus. When asked about their plans for the windfall, the winner remained modest, stating that they intend to pay off debts and invest wisely. “I want to make sure my family is taken care of,” said the winner. “But I also want to use this money to make a difference in my community.” The winner has the option of receiving the prize money as a lump sum or in 30 annual payments. According to the Ohio Lottery, the lump sum payment for the $10 million prize is approximately $5.5 million. The Ohio Lottery has not yet released the winner’s identity, but they have confirmed that they have passed a thorough security review. Governor Mike DeWine congratulated the lucky winner and encouraged all Ohioans to play responsibly. “This is a life-changing win, and we wish the winner all the best,” said Governor DeWine. “We remind all Ohioans that the lottery is for entertainment purposes only.” The latest Mega Millions jackpot win is the 4th largest in Ohio’s lottery history. The largest jackpot ever won in Ohio was a $156 million Mega Millions prize claimed in 2018. The Ohio Lottery has been operating since 1974 and has raised over $28 billion for education in the state.