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Ohio winner claims $112 million Mega Millions jackpot in trust
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WCMH) — The lucky Ohioan who was the first Mega Millions jackpot winner under the game's new rules has claimed the multi-million dollar prize. The Ohio Lottery announced in a news release that the money won in the April 18, 2025, drawing has been placed in The Ironwood Family Trust, for which James S. Ausse, Esq., is named trustee. The winner had 180 days, or until Oct. 15, 2025, to claim the prize. The ticket, worth $112 million, was purchased at Giant Eagle, 4401 Mayfield Road in South Euclid. According to the lottery, the winner chose their own numbers, which were — 5-13-15-17-28, with the Mega Ball 1. Instead of the 30-year annuity, the winner selected the cash option of $49.3 million. A total of $35.5 million will be placed in the trust after mandatory state and federal taxes of 28%. The overhauled Mega Millions game began on April 5, with the promise of bigger jackpots, better odds and a built-in multiplier that does not cost the player extra money and improves every non-jackpot win by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X. The ticket price was raised from $2 to $5 per wager, however, the game was designed to have no break-even prizes, with all winning tickets totaling $10 or more. Additionally, its jackpots start at $50 million. Since joining Mega Millions, Ohio has had 21 Mega Millions jackpot winners and 65 second-tier winners of $1 million or more. The nationwide game is sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings are conducted at 11 p.m. Eastern on Tuesdays and Fridays in Atlanta. The next Mega Millions drawing is Friday, June 6, at 11 p.m. The jackpot amount is currently at $223 million. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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03-06-2025
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Mega Millions jackpot claimed in NE Ohio
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio (WJW) – In April, a lucky lottery player in northeast Ohio hit a Mega Millions jackpot worth $112,000,000. Now, it's pay day! According to the Ohio Lottery, the lucky winner of the April 18, 2025, Mega Millions jackpot has claimed the prize in trust. Look to see all the Goodyear Blimps together over NE Ohio The winning ticket matched all five Mega Millions numbers and the Mega Ball to win the $112,000,000 jackpot. The prize winner had 180 days to claim the prize. They could choose the annuity prize paid over 30 years or take the cash option. According to the Ohio Lottery, the winner chose the cash. 'James S. Ausse, Esq. is trustee of The Ironwood Family Trust. The winner chose the cash option prize of $56,000,000,' said the Ohio Lottery in a press release. 'After mandatory state and federal tax totaling 28 percent, the trust will receive $40,320,000.' Should internet gambling be legal in Ohio? The winning ticket was sold at Giant Eagle in South Euclid. It was the first jackpot-winning ticket sold since the new Mega Millions game launched on April 5. According to lottery officials, the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are just 1 in 290,472,336. Mega Millions is a national game sold in 45 states. Since joining Mega Millions, Ohio has had 21 jackpot winners. Drawings are conducted every Tuesday and Friday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
