The Ohio Lottery is asking central Ohioans to check their tickets because millions of dollars in prizes have yet to be claimed.
According to a news release, a $1 Classic Lotto ticket valued at $8.4 million was purchased on Wednesday, July 29, at the Giant Eagle Market District at 3061 Kingsdale Center in Columbus.
The jackpot combination was 3-8-15-36-42-46, with the odds of matching all six numbers being 1 in 13,983,816. The ticketholder has 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize, which makes the deadline Monday, January 25.
To claim a Classic Lotto prize, the winner must present the original winning ticket. Jackpot winners might choose either 30 annual installments or cash. Tickets for prizes over $5,000 must be presented to an Ohio Lottery office for validation.
According to the lottery, the Classic Lotto prize begins at $1 million and increases based on sales, with a $100,000 guaranty. Drawings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at roughly 7:05 p.m. Pools close at 7:00 p.m.
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