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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $185 million, Ohio winners announced

OHIO — Although no one hit the $169 million Mega Millions jackpot in the Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, drawing, lottery officials reported that thousands of Ohioans won smaller prizes.

Here’s a breakdown of the Ohio winners from the latest drawing, according to the Ohio Lottery:

4 winners claimed a $1,500 prize, 10 winners claimed a $600 prize, 5 winners claimed a $500 prize, 13 winners claimed a $200 prize, 377 winners claimed a $30 prize, and 1,335 winners claimed a $12 prize

661 winners claimed a $10 prize, 3,431 winners claimed a $6 prize, 2,659 winners claimed a $4 prize, and 7,052 winners claimed a $2 prize.

The winning numbers were 22, 34, 44, 54, 62, with the Mega Ball 3. The Megaplier was 3x.

With no jackpot winner, the Mega Millions prize now grows to $185 million, with a cash option of $88.4 million.

The next drawing will take place at 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18.

    Lottery officials note that the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are one in 302,575,350.

    Ohio Statewide Staff

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