On Friday, January 22nd, 2021, the Ohio Mega Millions lottery drawing took place, offering a grand prize of $1 billion dollars. The Mega Millions lottery is a multi-state game that is played in 45 states, including Ohio. The winning numbers for this historic drawing were 4, 26, 42, 50, and 60, with a Mega Ball of 24.
The Mega Millions lottery is known for its massive jackpots, and this drawing was no exception. As the numbers were announced, excitement and anticipation filled the air as people across Ohio and the rest of the country waited to see if they had won. The odds of winning the grand prize are roughly 1 in 302 million, making it a highly coveted and rare opportunity.
While no one in Ohio won the grand prize in this particular drawing, there were still many smaller prizes awarded to lucky winners. The Mega Millions lottery offers a total of nine prize categories, ranging from $2 for matching just the Mega Ball to the grand prize of $1 billion dollars for matching all five numbers plus the Mega Ball.
Overall, the Ohio Mega Millions lottery drawing on January 22nd, 2021 was an exciting event for all involved. While the grand prize was not won in Ohio, the possibility of winning such a massive sum of money continues to draw people to play the game and dream of hitting the jackpot.