New Year’s Eve turns lucky for West Chester lottery winner of $252K

New Year’s Eve turns lucky for West Chester lottery winner of $252K
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WEST CHESTER, OH — An Ohio Lottery player celebrated New Year’s Eve with a $252,000 Rolling Cash 5 jackpot win in the December 31 drawing, ending 2024 on a high note.

The lucky ticket, sold at Shell Oil on Liberty Center Drive, was purchased using the auto-pick feature. The winning numbers for the drawing were 3, 18, 23, 24, and 31. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, the winner will take home approximately $181,440.

Rolling Cash 5, a daily draw game with prizes available seven days a week, continues to deliver excitement to players across Ohio.

Lottery officials encourage players to check their tickets regularly and remind winners to visit an Ohio Lottery office to claim their prizes.