About Ohio Lottery
The Ohio Lottery launched in 1972 and has evolved over theyears to include a variety of fun and exciting games. Some of the more popularchoices include scratch-off tickets, lottery draws, and online games at almost10,000 licensed retailers distributed across the state. Its mission remains toprovide fun and entertaining games while maximizing profits for K-12 educationthroughout the state. Since its inception, the OH Lottery has distributed morethan $26 billion to Ohio's education programs.
In 2022,
- Players Won …. $2.8 Billion in prizes
- 9,800+ Retailers Won …. $296.3 Million incommissions
- Ohio Students Won … $1.359 Billion to the OhioLottery Profits Education Fund
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What lottery games can I play in Ohio?
If you're 18 years of age or older, you can play thefollowing lottery games:
- Classic Lotto.
- Lucky for Life.
- Mega Millions.
- Pick 3 (Midday and Evening).
- Pick 4 (Midday and Evening).
- Pick 5 (Midday and Evening).
- Powerball.
- Rolling Cash 5.
How do I play KENO?
You can play KENO, which is a draw game, at any licensedretailer by wagering $1, $2, $3, $4, $5, $10, or $20. Choose from 1 to 10numbers out of a pool of 80 numbers. To increase your potential earnings, betan additional $1 for each $1 wagered. You can play up to 20 consecutive numberson a card. You win by matching your winning numbers to the 20 numbers selectedby the lottery. On a typical day, drawings occur every few minutes beginning at6:04 a.m. and ending at 2:29 a.m.
What time is the Ohio Lottery Game Drawings?
Tune into WCPO-TV nightly at 7:29 p.m. Eastern Standard Time(EST) to watch the live Ohio Lottery results. All lottery drawing times takeplace during the following times:
- Pick 3 Midday: 12:29 p.m.
- Pick 3 Evening: 7:29 p.m.
- Pick 4 Midday: 12:29 p.m.
- Pick 4 Evening: 7:29 p.m.
- Pick 5 Midday: 12:29 p.m.
- Pick 5 Evening: 7:29 p.m.
- Rolling Cash 5: 7:05 p.m.
- Classic Lotto: 7:05 p.m.
- Powerball with optional Powerplay: 10:59 p.m.
- Mega Millions with optional Megaplier: 11:00 p.m.
- Lucky for Life: 10:35 p.m.
The Pick 3, 4, and 5 as well as Rolling Cash drawings takeplace daily. The Classic Lotto drawing occurs Mondays, Wednesdays, andSaturdays. Powerball drawings takes place, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, theMega Millions occurs on Tuesdays and Fridays, and Lucky for Life is on Mondaysand Thursdays.
Can I purchase Ohio State Lottery tickets online or over the phone?
The state of Ohio has strict regulations on lotterypurchases. You cannot purchase lottery tickets online, by mail, or even overthe phone. You must visit an authorized retailer to buy a ticket.
Do I have to pay taxes on my lottery winnings?
All Ohio Lottery prizes are subject to state and federalwithholdings in addition to state and federal income taxes. As of 2021, thestate tax percentage is 4%, the federal tax percentage is 24% for citizens, andnon-U.S. citizens or nonresidents pay 4% for state tax and 30% for federal tax.The OH Lottery reports all winnings worth more than $600 to the InternalRevenue Service. If you win more than $600, you must report your winnings onyour tax return. Any prizes over $5,000 will have taxes withheld upon payment.
How do I claim a winning lottery ticket?
You have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim yourprize. If you win a prize up to and including $599, you can claim your winningsat any Ohio Lottery retailer. You can claim all prizes worth $600 or more bymail. Complete and sign the back of the ticket, fill out a prize claim form,and make a copy of a valid photo ID. Send all the documents via certified mailto the Ohio Lottery Commission, and make sure to keep a copy for your records:
Ohio Lottery Commission
The Lausche Building
Room 452
615 W.Superior Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113
To collect prizes between $50 and $5,000, you can use the lotteryapp or the cashing program. Selecting this option will give you the winningsvia a prepaid debit card, which you can use for purchases or exchange for cashat any PNC bank.For prizes up to $5,000, you can also claim your winnings atCedar Downs in Sandusky or Northfield Park. As another option, you can visitany of the seven racinos in the state.
For prizes worth more than $5,000, you can claim yourwinnings via the High Tier Online Form Submission. You will need to provide thefront and back of the winning ticket, the front and back of the file claimticket, and a valid photo ID. Keep in mind that your signature is needed on theback of the ticket and the front of the file claim ticket. You can obtain thefile claim ticket once you validate your winning ticket at a lottery retailerlocation.
Can I remain anonymous if I win a prize?
No, you cannot remain anonymous. Information on lotterywinners is part of the public record and can be requested through the properchannels. However, you can use a trust instead of claiming your winnings as anindividual.
What is the official website of the OH Lottery?
The official website is ohiolottery.com
Has anyone won a jackpot or top prize in Ohio?
Some Ohioans have scored big. There have been 20 MegaMillions jackpots winners in Ohio over the years, including two payouts inGreater Cincinnati. Here are a few:
- Rebecca Jones-Jemison of South Euclid won a $162 millionjackpot on Dec. 30. 2003. The ticket waspurchased at Quick Shop Food Mart in South Euclid and was a manual pick ticket.The winner chose the cash option.
- Eric Maxwell of Dayton won a $21 million jackpot on March 2.2004. Kevin Robertson claimed a $106 million jackpot in trust on June 3, 2005.
- In 2019. Brian C. Mulhall claimed a $372 million jackpot.The ticket was purchased at Giant Eagle in Mentor and was a quick pick ticket.
What is EZPlay?
EZPLAY is an instant play-style game generated through theLottery terminal. Each game of EZPlay isgenerated at the time of purchase with a set of numbers/symbols on it. LotteryPlayers match their play numbers/symbols to see if they won.
How long do I have to collect my winnings?
You have 180 days from the date of the draw to collect yourlottery winnings.
What happens if I lose or damage my lottery ticket?
The OH Lottery is not responsible for lost, damaged, orstolen tickets. Tickets are bearerinstruments. If someone finds an unsigned ticket, they can claim it. Keep tickets in a safe place and make sureyou sign the ticket and fill out your address.
What is KICKER?
KICKER is an optional game featuring a six-digit numberdrawn with each Classic Lotto drawing.You can purchase it for an extra $1 on all Classic Lotto tickets. Adding it gives players the opportunity towin up to an additional $100,000!
Do you win anything if you get the Mega Ball or the Lucky Ball?
If you hit the Mega Ball, you will win 2$. If you hit theLucky Ball you win $4.