Youngstown, Ohio – A lucky shift in strategy paid off big for Jeff, who won a prize of $50,004 after playing KENO at the East Side Civics & Athletic Club, located at 968 E Midlothian Blvd in Youngstown. Normally, Jeff plays the 4-spot in the popular game, but this time, he decided to go bigger. He chose the 8-spot option plus the Booster, and the decision turned out to be life-changing.
Initially, Jeff did not realize how much he had won. “I didn’t think it was that much, I thought I won $1,500 and when I drove out to cash it I found out how much it was really worth,” he explained. The exciting surprise turned into a sizable windfall, although like all major lottery prizes, taxes reduced the amount. After mandatory state and federal tax withholdings of 28 percent, Jeff will still walk away with a substantial sum of $36,002.88.
As for his plans, Jeff already has them lined up. He intends to use the winnings wisely to pay some bills and get his race cars ready for racing. The hobby he loves will now be fueled by his fortunate win.
KENO is a fast-paced draw game offered by the Ohio Lottery, giving players the chance to win prizes every few minutes. Participants select anywhere from 1 to 10 numbers from a pool of 80, and then wait for the draw to see if luck is on their side. Results can be viewed on TV monitors at participating retailers or by using the Ohio Lottery mobile app.
