Today, the Ohio Lottery marked the biggest prize ever won in the state as a lucky Ohioan is holding the winning ticket for the December 18, 2019 Mega Millions drawing! The jackpot is worth $372 million.
The ticket was sold at Giant Eagle on Tyler Boulevard in Mentor. The winner purchased just one ticket, spending a total of two dollars on an auto-pick ticket that resulted in a life-changing win.
Tuesday, Ohio Lottery Director Pat McDonald visited the Giant Eagle that sold the winning ticket. He presented the retailer with a $100,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
This is Ohio's 20th jackpot win since joining the Mega Millions game in 2002.
Who is the winner? We won't know until he or she comes forward, so check your tickets! The winning numbers were 22-30-53-55-56-16.