Unknown Summit County Winner Claims $252 Million Powerball

The winner of the $252.6 million Powerball jackpot in Summit County, Ohio has chosen to remain anonymous.

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Instead of receiving the full prize over 30 years, the winner opted for the $134.7 million cash option, which will amount to approximately $96.96 million after taxes.

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The winning ticket was sold at the GetGo gas station in Macedonia on April 19. the gas station and café offered free tater tots to customers.

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The Summit County GetGo, where the winning ticket was purchased, received a $100,000 bonus check from the Ohio Game.

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This jackpot marks the fifth-largest in Ohio's history and the first Powerball jackpot in the state since 2014. Ohio is one of the few states where lottery winners can choose to remain anonymous.

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The next Powerball drawing with a top prize of $162 million is scheduled for Saturday at 11 p.m. with a cash payout of $86.8 million.

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