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Ohio Woman Wins $100K Mega Millions by Mistake

3/22/2026

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  • An Ohio woman won $100,000 after mistakenly buying a Mega Millions ticket instead of Powerball.
  • The odds were nearly 1 in 900,000, and a power outage prevented checking numbers until the following night.
  • After taxes, she will receive $73,250 and plans to share with her grandchildren, pay off her car, and save.
  • She described the win as a miracle that alleviates financial worries.