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Spring Into New Scratch Offs

April-New-Scratch-Offs.jpgGet ready! Just as the weather is starting to warm up, we're getting ready to release new scratch offs for your springtime fun. Four new instant tickets will be released on April 3. 

The $1 Wild Cherry Doubler scratch off gives you a shot at a top prize of $500. Just scratch to reveal three like symbols in the same SPIN and win the prize for that spin. If you find a double cherry symbol in a spin, you win double the prize shown.

Turn up the heat with the $2 Some Like It HOT scratch off. You could win the top prize of $20,000. And don't forget to scratch the bonus box. If you reveal two identical prize amounts, you win the prize shown.

The newest $5 scratch off sparkles and shines like fine jewels on our holographic paper. Try Ruby Red 7's, Diamond White 7's, Emerald Green 7's or Sapphire Blue 7's for a shot at a $150,000 prize. Reveal a treasure chest symbol and win all 15 prizes shown. In the bonus box, reveal a ring symbol and win $50 automatically.

If $20 scratch offs are your game, try $5,000,000 Bonus. This game has a $5 million top prize. Plus you can play the bonus game and reveal two like symbols to win $100 automatically or match 3 like symbols and win $200 automatically!

New instants will be released on April 3. Click here for more information about these and our complete line of scratch offs.
Posted: 3/31/2019 9:30:31 AM


Be Aware of Scammers

We love interacting with our players through social media, and it’s important to us that our players are safe online. If you have ever received a message claiming you won a prize, you’re not alone. When it comes to social media, the internet, and email, you have to be protective of your information.

Earlier today, a player received a message from a “new” Ohio Lottery Instagram account. The message claimed he was “randomly selected for a $10,000 prize.” This account did not represent the Ohio Lottery. The Ohio Lottery will never randomly select someone to win a cash prize.

As social media continues to grow, so do internet scams. Here’s some helpful tips to keep you safe online:

*The Ohio Lottery will never ask you to send money in order to claim a prize.
 
*Misspellings, bad grammar and the word “sweepstakes” are dead giveaways that it’s a scam.
 
*The official Ohio Lottery Instagram is verified so look for the check mark in the blue circle.
 
*The official Ohio Lottery Facebook page is verified, so look for the check mark in the grey circle.
 
*Never give personal information like bank account or social security numbers.
 
*If you’re unsure, call the Ohio Lottery at 1-800-686-4208.
 
*If you didn’t enter a drawing or buy a ticket, you did not win.
 
Your safety on the internet is important to us! We hope you follow these tips to stay safe and protect your money and your personal information. 
 
Posted: 3/29/2019 1:30:00 PM


Saying Goodbye to Winter with Winner Wednesday

We’re officially saying goodbye to winter, and these Ohio Lottery players are welcoming the warm weather with big wins! Keep reading to see who’s winning in Ohio in this week’s Winner Wednesday!

Ed Rice of Van Wert is having a spectacular week! He won $10,000 playing $20 scratch off $5,000,000 Spectacular. Ed purchased his winning ticket at Tyler’s Short Stop, located at 714 E. Main Street in Van Wert.

Debra Massey and her partner Timothy Dudas had a perfect win this week! They won $37,393 playing EZPLAY Progressive Jackpot game Perfect Game 300. Their winning ticket was purchased at Knotty Pine, located at 5204 Lewis Ave. in Toledo.

A Tallmadge resident had an extreme win this week! Joseph Harr won $10,000 playing $30 scratch off Extreme Millions. He purchased his winning ticket at Murphy USA #7515, located at 262 Tallmadge Rd. in Kent.

Russell Calvert of Avon Lake raced into the week with a big win! He won $10,000 playing $30 scratch off Fastest Road to $1 Million.

Jimmy Spurlock of Grafton is prepping for the weekend with an extreme win under his belt. He won $10,000 playing $30 scratch off Extreme Millions.

An Ohio University student is celebrating a triple win on KENO this week! Dominic Stuber of Mantua won a total of $3,254 on 3 KENO tickets! After dinner one evening, Dominic purchased several KENO tickets, and won big on 3 of them. His prize amounts were $2,464, $610, and $180 for a total of $3,254! As a college student, Dominic has plenty of uses for the cash he won. He was very excited about his big win and his new KENO shirt! Dominic purchased his winning tickets at Go Mart #111, located at 928 E. State Street in Athens.

Congratulations to all of this week’s winners! Check back next week to see who else is winning in Ohio! 
 
Posted: 3/27/2019 12:00:00 PM


Warm Up with Powerball

Spring has officially sprung, and temperatures are not the only thing heating up this week. Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is $750,000,000!

Warmer weather has us daydreaming of the outdoors and baseball season. The official start to the season is just days away, and Wednesday’s Powerball drawing could be your chance to hit a home run! Have you ever wanted to attend a game at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums? What about the chance to go to the World Series for a lifetime? If you win tomorrow’s jackpot, this could be your chance!

The winner has the option to receive the $750 million jackpot in annuity payments or take the lump sum cash option of $465.5 million before taxes.

Step up to home plate at your favorite Ohio Lottery retailer and get your Powerball tickets! You can choose your own numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. There is also the Quick Pick feature when choosing your numbers. Powerball tickets are $2, and for an additional $1, you can add the Power Play option to multiply all non-jackpot prizes!

Don’t strike out on the chance to win the first Powerball jackpot of 2019!

Click Here for More Information on Powerball.
 
Posted: 3/26/2019 4:00:00 PM


Shake Off the Winter Blues with Winner Wednesday!

It’s the official first day of Spring, and these Ohio Lottery players have an extra spring in their step after big wins! Check out who’s winning in Ohio in this week’s Winner Wednesday!

Julie Hogue of Lewisville had double the fun this week after winning big on two different scratch offs! She won $15,000 playing Decade of Dollars and $10,000 playing $500,000 Cashword. Julie purchased her winning Decade of Dollars ticket at Riesbeck Food Market, located at 324 Lewisville Rd. in Woodsfield, and she purchased her winning $500,000 Cashword ticket at Lewisville Carry-Out, located at 33276 State Route 78 in Lewisville.

A Poland resident had a big Powerball win this week! Elaine Galmish won $1,000,004 playing the draw game! She purchased her winning ticket at Struthers Beer Center, located at 850 Youngstown-Poland Rd. in Struthers.

A Hillsdale, MI resident recently won big during a stop in Ohio. Johnnie Clair won $50,000 playing $30 scratch off 40th Anniversary Millions! Johnnie purchased his winning ticket at Montpelier Main Stop, located at 501 W. Main Street in Montpelier.

Joseph Kovacs of Elyria raced into the week with a big win! He won $10,000 playing scratch off Fastest Road to $1 Million.

Bryce Smathers of Murray City celebrated his birthday and a big win on the same day! He bought a $10 Decade of Dollars scratch off on his birthday and won $15,000! He plans to use his winnings to pay off some bills and for a down-payment on a house. Bryce purchased his winning ticket at Buchtel Food Mart, located at 5220 S. State Route 78 in Glouster.

A South Carolina resident is celebrating a blowout win after visiting Ohio! Julie Coyle of Summerville, SC won $10,000 playing $20 scratch off Ohio Cash Blowout.

Alex Hughett of Amherst is celebrating a blowout win after winning $10,000 playing scratch off Ohio Cash Blowout!

Congratulations to all of this week’s winners! Check back next week to see who else is winning in Ohio!
 
Posted: 3/20/2019 12:00:00 PM


Spring Into A Big Win With Powerball!

Shake off that cabin fever and put some spring in your step with Powerball! Tonight’s jackpot is $550 million!

Got spring cleaning on the brain? This could be your chance to fund those home improvement projects! If you win tonight’s drawing, you can choose to receive the $550 million jackpot in annuity payments or take the lump sum cash option of $335 million before taxes.

Spring into the new season by stopping at any Ohio Lottery retailer to get your Powerball tickets. You can choose your own numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. There is also the Quick Pick feature when choosing your numbers. Powerball tickets are $2, and for an additional $1 you can add the Power Play option to multiply your prize!

Don’t miss out on your chance to win the first Powerball jackpot of 2019! Get out and get your tickets for tonight’s drawing!

Click here for more information on Powerball.
 
Posted: 3/20/2019 9:00:00 AM


Powerball On The Rise!

St. Patrick’s Day may be over, but there’s a still a chance for you to win some extra green! This Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is $550 million, the 8th largest Powerball jackpot!

The winner can choose to receive the $550 million jackpot in annuity payments or take the lump sum cash option of $335 million before taxes.  

Now is your chance to win the first Powerball jackpot of 2019, and all it takes is $2! Stop by any Ohio Lottery retailer and choose your five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. You can also use the Quick Pick feature to choose your numbers. Add the Power Play option for $1 to multiply your prize!

This Wednesday could be your lucky day!

Click here to learn more about Powerball.
 
Posted: 3/18/2019 6:00:00 PM


February Partners in Education Winners

We love celebrating Ohio’s amazing students and teachers! Check out our February Partners in Education Academic All Stars and Teachers of the Month!

Our first February Academic All Star is Alyssa Julian. Alyssa is a seventh-grader at Edison Middle School. She is described by teachers as organized, driven, and self-motivated. Alyssa is a member of choir, Power of the Pen, French Club, and on the Honor Roll. Mrs. Drumm nominated Alyssa, and she said, “She puts forth her best effort into every task and challenge given to her. We are proud to have her as a student at Edison Middle School!”

Christine Rutkowski is our next Academic All Star. Christine is a Senior at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School. She is a member of her school’s Youth and Government Club and the dance team. She is described as hard working, professional, and creative. Mr. Brennan nominated Christine and said, “Christine is truly among the top student leaders in our school. […] she has been a positive influence on our entire student body and institution.”

Our next Academic All Star is Benjamin Schommer. Benjamin is an eighth-grader at Milton-Union Middle School. Teachers say they have seen a large amount of academic and social growth from the last school year to the present. Ms. Farrier nominated Benjamin and said, “Ben is much more engaged in class conversations and always willing to help his peers when needed.”

Our first Teacher of the Month is Michele Holzschu. Mrs. Holzschu teaches music at Morrison-Gordon Elementary School. In her classroom, students have the opportunity to learn songs to sing as well as how to play instruments. The parents who nominated Mrs. Holzschu say, “She does such a wonderful job with the students and makes sure they truly enjoy the music. She is such an asset to the school.”

Matt Kramer is our next Teacher of the Month. Mr. Kramer teaches ninth and tenth grade English at Liberty Union-Thurston High School; he also coaches boys Varsity Basketball. Mr. Kramer is described as someone who goes above and beyond for his students both inside and out of the classroom. Cortni Brunty is a parent who nominated Mr. Kramer, and she said that her daughter raves about Mr. Kramer’s class.

Leah Sheldon is also a February Teacher of the Month. She teaches Instrumental Music for grades 5-12 at Wickliffe Middle School and Wickliffe High School. Mrs. Sheldon is described as a strong, caring person who is also talented, creative, encouraging, and dedicated. Mrs. Graves nominated Mrs. Sheldon and says that she is a great asset to the school’s music program. Mrs. Graves also said, “Mrs. Sheldon continually challenges her students to become better musicians through practice, playing quizzes, instrumental maintenance, and special help after school. [She] is the kind of person that always adds a little something extra to class.”

Congratulations to all of our February 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: 3/18/2019 3:30:00 PM


Feeling Lucky on Winner Wednesday

St. Patrick’s is a few days away, and these Ohio Lottery players are already feeling lucky. Keep reading to see who’s winning in Ohio in this week’s Winner Wednesday!

William Moore of Sandusky had an explosive win this week! He won $20,000 playing scratch off $100 Million Money Explosion.

Robert Hodge of Youngstown had a big KENO win this week! He won $100,009 playing the draw game. Robert purchased his winning ticket at Gastown #3542 in Youngstown.

Brain Clanin of Grove City had a top prize win this week! He won the top prize of $500,000 on scratch off $500,000 Cashword.

Terry Lowry of Lore City will be having a fiesta after winning $8,000 playing EZPLAY Touch & Win game Fiesta Bingo! The winning ticket was purchased at VFW #7371 Old Stoners Post, located at 61771 Primrose Lane in Kipling.

Camille Matzelle of North Olmstead is another big winner! She won #15,000 playing new scratch off Decade of Dollars.

A Greenville resident is having a spectacular week after a big win! Tracy Blackburn won $10,000 playing scratch off $5,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular.

Dwaine Stigall of Nova kicked off his week with a big win! He won $100,000 playing draw game Classic Lotto.

Congratulations to all of this week’s winners! Check back next week to see who else is winning in Ohio!
 
Posted: 3/13/2019 11:00:00 AM


Winner Wednesday

A new month is here, and these Ohio Lottery players welcomed March with some big wins! Keep reading to see who’s winning in Ohio in this week’s Winner Wednesday!

Kevin Szeszol of Lorain hit the gas and raced his way to a big win! He won $50,000 playing $30 scratch off Fastest Road to $1 Million.

Larry Wallace is from Milton, WV and likes to play Mega Millions when he rides through Ohio, and it paid off! He won $10,006 on the draw game! Larry purchased his winning ticket at Speedway #9286, located at 119 State St. in Proctorville. He plays Mega Millions in Ohio weekly, and he really likes that the Lottery sales support education in Ohio.

Cleveland resident Anissa Brooks had a big win this week! She won the top prize of $40,000 a year for 25 years playing $30 scratch off Max the Money.

Darrin Dubena of North Ridgeville is celebrating a blowout win this week! He won $10,000 playing $20 scratch off Ohio Cash Blowout.

Harold McFann of Ironton had an extreme win this week! He won $10,000 playing $30 scratch off Extreme Millions.

Melinda Oney got a strike this week! She won $10,913 playing Touch & Win game Lucky Bowling: Ten Pins to Win.

Angelia Foster of Solon rolled her way to a big this week! She won $110,000 playing daily draw game Rolling Cash 5.

Mitchell Sartoski, Jr. of Wakeman loves winning big! He won the top prize of $20,000 playing scratch off I Love Cash.

Congratulations to all of this week’s winners! Check back next week to see who else is winning in Ohio!
 
Posted: 3/6/2019 11:00:00 AM


Get Ready for Keno Mania

Suit up for the Keno Mania Free Three promotion as you enjoy college basketball tournament play.   Customers who make a $20 single-ticket Keno purchase receive a free, $1, 3-spot play good for three consecutive drawings on select tournament game days.

The promotion opens Thursday, March 21, and runs from noon to midnight on the following tournament game days:

March 21-24
March 28-31
April 6 & 8

Gather your friends and find a spot at your favorite Keno retailer today.
Posted: 3/4/2019 10:33:37 AM


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