Toledo ticket hits $2. 8 million jackpot in classic lotto shocker

Toledo ticket hits $2.8 million jackpot in Classic Lotto shocker

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April 8, 2025
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A snack shop sale in downtown Toledo turned one ticket into a $2.8 million windfall overnight

TOLEDO, Ohio — A mystery winner is holding a $2.8 million Classic Lotto ticket after Saturday’s drawing landed six perfect numbers at a downtown Toledo snack shop.

Key Points

  • $2.8 million Classic Lotto ticket sold at Jennifers Snacks in Toledo
  • Winning numbers: 4-9-23-26-27-37
  • Ticket was self-selected and remains unclaimed

The winning ticket was purchased at Jennifers Snacks, located at 601 Adams Street. According to lottery officials, the ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Saturday, April 5. The lucky player personally selected the numbers.

The winner has yet to come forward, but under Ohio Lottery rules, they have 180 days from the drawing date to claim the prize. No additional winners were reported in the same drawing.

Toledo store sells life-changing ticket

Jennifers Snacks, the store that sold the jackpot ticket, is now officially listed as the site of the sole winning entry for the $2.8 million payout. The Ohio Lottery has not released any information on whether the winner intends to remain anonymous.

Classic Lotto, a draw game offered by the Ohio Lottery, requires players to match six numbers to win the jackpot. The odds of winning the top prize are roughly 1 in 13.98 million.

Education funds continue to grow through lottery proceeds

Since its inception in 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed over $33 billion to public education across the state. Information about the lottery’s impact on schools and communities is available on its website.

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