Cleveland, Ohio – A lucky individual from Northeast Ohio emerged as the first winner of the new Mega Millions game format, taking home a jackpot of $112 million in the drawing held on Friday, April 18. The winning ticket was purchased at the Giant Eagle store located at 4401 Mayfield Rd. in South Euclid. The winning numbers announced for the draw were 5, 13, 15, 17, 28, and Mega Ball 1. The fortunate winner successfully matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball, giving them the option to claim their prize as a $49.3 million cash payout or as an annuity spread over 30 years. The winner has a 180-day window to come forward and claim their jackpot.
Apart from the grand prize winner, numerous other participants in Ohio also celebrated smaller wins in the Mega Millions drawing. Prizes included amounts ranging from $10 to $2,500, with a total of thousands of winners across the state. Following the big win, the Mega Millions jackpot has now reset to $50 million, with a cash option worth $22.4 million for the upcoming drawing scheduled for Tuesday, April 22. Lottery officials have revealed that with the new game format, the odds of winning the jackpot have seen a slight improvement from one in 302,575,350 to one in 290,472,336.
Ohio has been a hotspot for lottery luck, with past winners making headlines for their substantial wins. The anticipation and excitement surrounding lottery drawings continue to draw hopeful participants seeking to test their luck and potentially walk away with life-changing prizes in hand. As the Mega Millions jackpot resets and the next drawing approaches, the thrill of the game remains high as individuals across the state keep their eyes on their tickets, eagerly awaiting the chance to strike it big. With each new drawing, the possibility of a new winner emerging only adds to the allure and intrigue of the lottery game, keeping players engaged and hopeful for their shot at becoming the next lucky jackpot winner.