Ohio Player Wins $1,000 Daily for Life in Lottery Draw

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A player from northwestern Ohio has won $1,000 a day for life after claiming the top prize in a multi-state lottery draw game on Thursday. The victor purchased the winning ticket at Walt Churchill’s Market, located at 3320 Briarfield Blvd. in Maumee, marking Ohio’s first winner for this game in 2023.

The winning numbers drawn were 2-5-11-14-28, with the Lucky Ball being 18. The player opted for their own number selections and matched all five white balls to secure the lucrative top prize.

The Ohio Lottery announced the fortunate player will receive $1,000 each day for life, while Walt Churchill’s Market will also benefit from a $57,500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. This incentive aims to encourage more ticket sales across the state’s retailers.

The odds of matching all five white balls in this lottery game are 1 in 30,821,472. The last top prize winning ticket sold in Ohio for the Lucky for Life game was on November 18, 2024, highlighting the rarity of such wins.

Lottery officials continue to promote the benefits of playing responsibly, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the game while understanding the risks involved. Details regarding additional recent winners in Ohio can be found on the Ohio Lottery website as players look to join the ranks of winners.