AKRON, Ohio (WCMH) — As the Powerball jackpot grows to a record-breaking level, someone who bought a ticket in Ohio is now a multi-millionaire.
The Ohio Lottery is asking ticket holders to check their numbers, especially for players who made their purchase at the Circle K at 3520 S. Arlington Rd. in Akron.
The customer who stopped at the Circle K purchased the $2 ticket using the auto-pick method and matched five numbers to win $1 million. Additionally, the player added a $1 Power Play, which bumped their prize to $2 million.
The winning numbers for the Wednesday, Aug. 27, drawing were 9-12-22-41-61, with the Power Play number being 4. The Powerball number was 25, which the player did not select, allowing the jackpot to increase for the next drawing.
The clock is now ticking for the wi