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Unlucky Friday the 13th Turns into $100K Win
21 Mar
Summary
- An Ohio woman won $100,000 after a series of seemingly unlucky events.
- She accidentally bought a Mega Millions ticket instead of her usual Powerball.
- Wind knocked out internet on the draw day, delaying her discovery of the win.
A Sheffield Village resident's fortunes took a dramatic turn, transforming a series of perceived unlucky events into a significant $100,000 lottery prize. The woman, who was on fixed income, initially expressed regret for mistakenly buying a Mega Millions ticket instead of her usual Powerball choice. Adding to the unusual circumstances, powerful wind gusts on Friday, March 13, 2020, disrupted internet service, preventing her from checking her numbers immediately.
Upon finally being able to check her ticket the following night, she discovered she had matched four white balls and the mega ball. This combination, amplified by a 10x multiplier, resulted in a $100,000 win. The excitement was so profound that she reported barely sleeping that night. Her dazed state continued even after claiming her prize, as she nearly forgot to put her car in park before exiting it at the Ohio Lottery office, catching the mistake just in time.
Reflecting on the experience, the woman stated that "all the stars were aligned" for her unexpected windfall. After taxes, she received $73,250. She plans to use her winnings to pay bills, support her grandchildren, pay off her car, and add to her savings. Mega Millions drawings occur on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 PM EST.
