Newark, Ohio – In a life-changing stroke of luck, a Newark woman is now celebrating a long-term windfall after winning a $25,000 a year for life prize in the Lucky for Life lottery game. The winning ticket, purchased on December 14, 2025, matched all five numbers — 8, 23, 32, 33, and 34 — but missed the Lucky Ball of 15, securing the game’s second-tier prize.
Guaranteed Income for at Least Two Decades
After mandatory 26.75% in federal and state taxes, the winner will receive an annual payout of $18,522.64. According to game rules, she is guaranteed to receive this amount every year for a minimum of 20 years, with payments continuing for life if she lives longer.
The lucky ticket was sold at Discount Tobacco Shop, located at 1002-B Hebron in Heath, bringing excitement not only to the winner but also to the local retailer.
Lucky for Life Drawings and Odds
Lucky for Life is a multi-state draw game that costs $2 per play, offering players a chance to win either $1,000 a day for life or $25,000 a year for life. Drawings are held daily at approximately 10:35 p.m. Eastern Time. The odds of winning the second-tier prize, like the one claimed by the Newark resident, are 1 in 1,813,028.
Ohio Lottery’s Ongoing Support for Education
Since its inception in 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed over $34 billion to education across the state, helping support schools and students. For more details about lottery games or how the Ohio Lottery continues to support education, visit www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation.
For one Newark woman, a $2 ticket has turned into a financial promise for decades, proving once again that life can change in a single draw.
