Somebody in Cincinnati just turned a routine grocery run into a seven-figure score.
A local lottery player matched all five white balls in Monday night's Powerball drawing and landed a $1 million prize, according to the Ohio Lottery. No ticket hit the full six-number combo, so the top jackpot continues to climb.
The official results list the winning white balls as 16, 18, 19, 56 and 58, with Powerball 6. One ticket sold in Ohio matched all five white balls for the $1 million payout, and the estimated jackpot for the next drawing sits at about $169 million, per Powerball.
Store and address
The winning ticket was sold at Kroger's Anderson Township store at 7580 Beechmont Ave in Cincinnati, according to the chain's store listings. The grocery sits next to Anderson Towne Center, and Kroger's website shows that address along with the store's hours and services.
Ohio Lottery confirms the sale
The Ohio Lottery told local reporters that the lucky $1 million ticket came from the Beechmont Kroger and that the winner will take home nearly $729,000 after state and federal taxes, as reported by WLWT. The winner's identity has not been released, and the ticket-holder still needs to step forward to claim the prize.
How to check your ticket
If you bought a Powerball ticket for Monday's drawing, you can confirm your numbers using the "Check Your Numbers" tool or by having a retailer scan your ticket. Powerball notes that winning tickets must be redeemed in the same state or jurisdiction where they were purchased.
The Ohio Lottery will provide claim instructions and timelines, and potential winners are advised to sign the back of any winning ticket, keep it safe, and contact the lottery to begin the claims process, according to WLWT. Anyone with information about the winning ticket or the prize is encouraged to reach out to lottery officials so the payout can be completed.
