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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Playing lottery games is meant to be fun. And while most of the population gambles responsibly, there is a small percentage of people who struggle with gambling addiction.

Every March the Ohio Lottery recognizes Problem Gambling Awareness Month to remind players to play responsibly and to offer resources to help anyone who may be struggling with gambling addiction.

Tips to help you gamble responsibly include:
  • Setting limits on how much time and money you will spend gambling
  • Never borrow or use credit to gamble
  • Paying your bills first and spending only what you can afford to lose
  • Gambling for fun, not to solve financial problems or avoid depression
Anyone who gambles can develop a problem. If you have a gambling problem or suspect a loved one has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966. To text with someone, text “4hope” to 741741.

You can also get more information and access to help by visiting https://www.problemgamblingohio.org/.


 
Posted: 2/28/2019 2:17:08 PM


Ending February with Winner Wednesday

We’re closing out the month of February with some awesome winner stories! Keep reading for this week’s Winner Wednesday stories!

Lyle Smith of Norwalk had a mega win this week! He won $10,000 playing draw game Mega Millions.

Jeffrey Morehart of Lorain had a big jackpot win! He won $10,102 playing EZPLAY Progressive Jackpot game Quick Spot.

Michael Crosser of Lisbon celebrated a blowout win this week! He won the top prize of $200,000 a year for 25 years playing instant game Ohio Cash Blowout! Michael purchased his winning ticket at Village Plaza Sparkle, located at 3623 S. Meridian Rd. in Youngstown.

Michael Elliott of Sandusky raced to a big win! He won $10,000 playing instant game Fastest Road to $1 Million.

John Browning of Wheelersburg took his shot and won big! He won the top prize of $30,000 playing instant game Skee-Ball.

Michael Osbuszt of Avon is another big winner this week! He won $10,000 playing instant game $500,000 Cashword!

Monte Robinson of Powell is celebrating a rocking win this week! He won $16,906 playing EZPLAY Progressive Jackpot game Rock’n 777s. This win is especially exciting for Monte because back in January he won $4,000 playing the exact same game! Monte purchased his winning ticket at Peoples News and Bookmart in Belpre, where he frequently visits when he’s in Belpre to care for his parents.

The GJM Trust claimed the $3,000,000 Mega Millions prize from the November 13, 2018 drawing.

The ALGJ Trust claimed the top prize win of $40,000 a year for 25 years on Fastest Road to $1 Million.

Congratulations to all of this week’s winners! Check back next week to see else is winning in Ohio!  
 
Posted: 2/27/2019 12:15:00 PM


Winner Wednesday

There are just eight days left of February, and these Ohio Lottery players are closing out the month with big wins! Keep reading to see who’s winning in this week’s Winner Wednesday.

Ancil Cross of Jackson is an extreme winner! Ancil won $10,000 playing $30 instant game Extreme Millions.

Brian Tkacz of Medina rolled right to the bank after his big win! He won $150,000 playing daily draw game Rolling Cash 5.

Jessica Diaz of Lorain found a golden ticket! She won $20,000 playing $20 instant game Willy Wonka Golden Ticket.

Gary Taylor of Oberlin celebrated an extravagant win this week! He won $10,000 playing instant game $100 Million Cash Extravaganza.

Gloria Morin of Lorain is a top prize winner this week! She won the top prize of $300,000 playing instant game $300,000 Diamond Dollars.

Richard Metera of Elyria is celebrating an explosive win this week! He won $10,000 playing $20 instant game $100 Million Money Explosion.

The Mahoning/Trumbull Trust claimed the $608,474 Match Frenzy jackpot.

Congratulations to all of this week’s winners! Check back next week to see who else is winning in Ohio!

 
Posted: 2/20/2019 11:00:00 AM


January Partners in Education Winners

Winter finally came to Ohio in January, but these students and teachers didn’t let cold weather slow them down! Check out our January Partners in Education Academic All Stars and Teachers of the Month.

Our first Academic All Star is Clayten Blair. Clayten is in the second grade at Hamilton Elementary School. He is described as “a respectful, caring young man”. Mrs. Gibson, who nominated Clayten, notes that he is always considerate of other students and staff. She says, “He has the best manners of any second-grade student I’ve had. His respectful attitude wears off on those around him making our classroom a better place to be every day!”

Our next Academic All Star is Sam Early. Sam is a Junior at East Palestine High School. He is described as a “great young man who committed to the arts and his academics”. Sam is a merit roll student with good attendance and behavior. He is very involved in East Palestine High School’s drama department as well as the Youngstown Playhouse Theatre and Pierce Opera House.

Katelyn Thomas is our next Academic All Star. Katelyn is in the seventh grade at Edison Middle School. Nominator, Mrs. Blend, says, “Katelyn demonstrates excellent academic habits in the classroom.” She is described as a positive role model and hard worker. Katelyn is a member of student council, the volleyball team, and the ski club. She is also very active in her community; she volunteers to serve dinners to those in need.

Our next Academic All Star is Austin Haacke. Austin is in the eleventh grade at Langsford Learning Center. He is described as respectful and a role model for the younger students. Teachers say, “We are proud of all he has accomplished and […] we encourage him to keep setting goals and working hard to achieve them.”

Kaitlyn Holop is our fifth Academic All Star. Kaitlyn is in the eleventh grade at Brunswick High School. She is very active in her school and community. She is a member of the varsity tennis team, the high school choir, and a hip-hop dance group. She is a tutor and volunteers at the library. Kaitlyn is a leader on the tennis team and is very committed to her sport.

Our first Teacher of the Month is Deborah Madsen. Ms. Madsen teaches tenth grade English along with ACT Prep for all grades at East Palestine High School. In the evenings, Ms. Madsen also teaches a college course at Kent State University. Fellow teachers say this about Ms. Madsen: “Her dedication to supporting students is commendable. She gives her time freely to assist students with their academics and future goals. Ms. Madsen enjoys helping all students find their strengths to better themselves.”

Our second Teacher of the Month is Rebecca Telischak. Mrs. Telischak teaches twelfth grade English at Mentor High School. Mr. Adam Dudziak nominated Mrs. Telischak “because she exemplifies what it means to advocate for students at all times”. She is very actively involved inside and outside of the classroom, and she is described as an effective and outstanding teacher. Mr. Dudziak says, “I know for a fact she is changing the lives of every student she encounters, and our students regularly confirm this.”

Jamie Windle is our next Teacher of the Month. Ms. Windle teaches third grade at Hamilton Elementary School. She is described as a team player and an asset to her school. Fellow third grade teacher, Mrs. Starkey, says, “She is always on board to do what is best for the students. She is positive and helps create a warm and friendly culture in our building. She is huge part of the Special Events committee and gives her time without ever needing recognition.”

Our next Teacher of the Month is Joseph Yuska. Mr. Yuska teaches Biology for grades 9-12 at Strongsville High School. Mr. Yuska is a Science teacher, but Ms. Ann Walz says that he “is willing to step in and help all the students; he has helped with Math, English, and Social Studies”. Mr. Yuska is described as “invaluable” to students and other teachers. “The students don’t hesitate to ask Mr. Yuska for help.”

Congratulations to all of our January Partners in Education recipients! Keep up the amazing work!

You can nominate an outstanding student or teacher for Academic All Star and Teacher of the Month by Clicking Here. Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on the 10th of every month.
 
Posted: 2/15/2019 10:00:00 AM


We Love Winner Wednesday

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we’re celebrating by doing something we love – sharing winner stories! Keep reading to see who’s winning in this week’s Winner Wednesday.

Natasha Dodridge of Minford raced her way to a big win! She won $10,000 playing instant game Fastest Road to $1 Million!

Rudolph Toth of Elyria also won big on Fastest Road to $1 Million this week! He won $10,000 playing the $30 instant game.

Matthew Obsuszt of Avon had an extravagant win this week! He won $10,000 on instant game $100 Million Cash Extravaganza.

Michael Kent of Canton loves cash! He won the top prize of $20,000 playing instant game I Love Cash! Michael purchased his winning ticket at Bell Store #122, located at 3812 Cleveland Avenue NW in Canton.

Kevin Szeszol of Lorain had a big win this week! He won $10,000 on instant game $100 Million Money Explosion.

Jo Ann Nedwick of Avon hit the jackpot! She won $10,000 playing instant game $5 Million Jackpot.
The Gallon of Milk Trust claimed the top prize of $40,000 a year for 25 years on instant game Extreme Millions.

The Relief Blind Trust claimed the top prize of $2.5 million on instant game $100 Million Money Explosion.

Congratulations to all of this week’s winners! Check back next week to see who else is winning in Ohio!
 
Posted: 2/13/2019 11:00:00 AM


Win For a Decade

Ten years is a long time. Now, imagine winning a prize that pays you every year for ten years. Yes, a whole Decade of Dollars! It’s our newest family of instant tickets, and it could mean a vacation you might not take, a home improvement project you put off or just a little cushion to your nest egg.

Decade_of_Dollars.pngDecade of Dollars is a key number match game at the $1, $2, $5 and $10 price points printed on beautiful foil paper. The higher the price point, the better the odds and bigger the prizes.

The $1 Decade of Dollars instant gives you a chance to win $500 a month for 10 years. The $2 Decade of Dollars instant gives you a chance to win $1,000 a month for 10 years. The prizes jump when you choose the $5 and $10 Decade of Dollars instant tickets. The $5 Decade of Dollars instant gives you a shot at $2,500 a month for 10 years and the $10 ticket gives you the chance to win $5,000 a month for 10 years!

Decade of Dollars will be available at your favorite Ohio Lottery retailer beginning February 20.

My-Lotto-Rewards-logo.jpgSecond Chance to Win BIG!

Once you play, cash the winners and keep any non-winning tickets for the second chance fun through MyLotto Rewards! You can enter your non-winning Decade of Dollars tickets for a chance to win one of five super prizes valued at $10,000. We’ve got cash, a vacation, concerts and more. Plus, you get to choose which prize bucket you want to drop your entries into.  

Check out MyLotto Rewards for the complete promotion details beginning February 20.
 
Posted: 2/12/2019 9:19:06 AM


Ohio Lottery Day at the Great Big Home and Garden Show

It was Ohio Lottery Day at the Great Big Home and Garden Show, and we showed up with a backyard favorite!

We celebrated Ohio Lottery Day at the Great Big Home and Garden Show with an exciting game of cornhole! Attendees came to our booth ready to play and win! Players took home some Ohio Lottery merch just for playing cornhole, including shirts, blankets, microfiber towels and more. We also had a Second Chance drawing!

Anyone who attended Ohio Lottery Day had the chance to enter our Second Chance drawing. All non-winning Casino Royale tickets played at the Great Big Home and Garden Show were eligible for the drawing. Second Chance winners took home a prize pack valued at $200 that contained Ohio Lottery merchandise, a first aid kit, $40 worth of instant tickets and more!

Casino Royale is a $5 instant game with a top prize of $150,000. To learn more about this instant game, click here.

Head over to our Facebook page to see more photos from the Great Big Home and Garden Show!

You can find us next at Third Friday at 78th Street Studios in Cleveland on February 15, 2019. See you there!
 
Posted: 2/8/2019 12:38:20 PM


Winner Wednesday

It’s the season of love, and we love sharing winner stories! Keep reading to see who’s winning in this week’s Winner Wednesday!

Wesley Throne of New Philadelphia had a big KENO win! He won $100,017 playing the draw game. Wesley purchased his winning ticket at Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445, located at 441 Park Avenue NW in New Philadelphia.

David Ireland, Jr. of Elyria had a big EZPLAY win! He won $48,712 playing Progressive Jackpot game Quick Spot.

Elliott Patterson of Chillicothe had a very special win this week! He won the top prize of $300,000 on instant game Special Edition Cashword. Elliott purchased his winning ticket at Houch’s Liquor Store, located at 1020 E. Main Street in Chillicothe.

Charles Mulvin of Sandusky had a mega win this week! He won $10,000 on draw game Mega Millions.

Congratulations to all of this week’s winners! Check back next week to see who else is winning in Ohio!  
 
Posted: 2/6/2019 11:00:00 AM


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