The holiday season has been significantly brightened for someone in Tallmadge, Ohio, following the recent Powerball drawing on December 20. A lucky ticket worth $1 million was purchased at the Speedway gas station located on East Avenue.
Details from the Ohio Lottery Commission reveal that the winner successfully selected all five white ball numbers but did not choose the Red Ball. The drawn numbers were 4, 5, 28, 52, 69, and the Powerball number was 20. The odds of achieving this combination are remarkably low, standing at 1 in 11,688,054.
Toya McDowell, the assistant manager of the Speedway, confirmed the sale of the winning ticket, revealing it was sold on the night prior to the drawing. She noted the frequency of ticket sales at their location, stating, “Our location sells a lot of tickets. We sell so many Powerball tickets here.” This win marks a significant moment for the Speedway under its current management, as McDowell mentioned it is the first big winner they have had. For context, the last high-profile lottery ticket sale in Tallmadge occurred in 2024 when a $150,000 Powerball prize was sold at the Giant Eagle on West Avenue.
This event not only brings joy to the winner but also reinforces the notion that dreams can come true during the festive period, uplifting the spirits of the entire community.