AMHERST, OH – A lucky Ohio Lottery player walked away with $30,000 after matching four white balls and the Mega Ball in the November 26 Mega Millions drawing.
The winning ticket was purchased at Friendship Foods #97, located at 47505 Cooper Foster Park Road in Amherst. The winning numbers were 5, 22, 24, 39, 42, and the Mega Ball was 3.
The winner used auto pick to select his numbers, earning a $10,000 prize. By adding the Megaplier option to his ticket, his winnings were tripled to $30,000. After mandatory state and federal tax withholdings totaling 28 percent, he will take home approximately $21,600.
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for December 10 at 11 p.m., with a jackpot of $619 million.