23.02.2026 15:01
A person living in Ohio won a jackpot of $3.5 million (153 million TL) by playing the same lottery numbers for 22 years; thanks to the number combination they never gave up on for years, the lucky winner plans to cash out the prize to fulfill their retirement and home dreams.
A person living in Ohio, USA, won a grand prize worth $3.5 million in the Classic Lotto draw, playing the same lottery numbers for exactly 22 years. In the draw held on February 4th, which concluded earlier this year, the long-played numbers of the lucky winner coincidentally matched, and the years of patience paid off.
NEVER CHANGED HIS NUMBERS
The player, whose name has not been disclosed, played the same combination of six numbers – 6, 8, 16, 20, 26, and 45 – every week for 22 years. Although he only won small prizes during this time, it was learned that he never changed his numbers. According to Ohio Lottery officials, this consistency and patience were finally crowned with the grand prize.
BOUGHT THOUSANDS OF TICKETS
The lucky winner has bought thousands of tickets so far, spending about $10 a month on tickets. Even when the player was out of town, he ensured that his tickets were submitted by giving instructions to others, maintaining his game strategy.
The winning ticket was purchased from a chain supermarket in the USA. The player chose to take the $153 million jackpot as a cash option, receiving a net payment of approximately $1.3 million after taxes. It was stated that he plans to realize his retirement plans, buy a house with a pool, and build a gym in his home with the money won.