The Ohio Lottery has turned another man’s life around as a local won a $1-million second-tier prize from the lottery’s Billion scratch-off tickets.

Frank Phillips, a Columbiana County resident, won the life-changing prize after purchasing a scratch-off ticket at Hollywood Gaming Mahoning, local news outlets reported.

The $1-million Ohio Lottery prize is an annuity that is paid as $50,000 a year for 20 years (before taxes). However, Phillips preferred the $500,000 cash payout option. After taxes, the Columbiana County player is set to receive $360,000.

According to the Ohio Lottery’s official website, there are three $1/year prizes remaining in the lottery. Meanwhile, there are 82 second-tier $50,000/year prizes (such as the one Phillips won) remaining. The lottery also reports that there are 194 $50,000 prizes and multiple smaller prizes still available.

Speaking of the Ohio Lottery, the operator recently expanded its partnership with the leading supplier Scientific Games. Under the agreement, the latter company agreed to continue providing the lottery company with scratch-off games management and SCiQ retail point-of-sale technology.

For reference, Scientific Games’ SCiQ retail ecosystem is currently deployed at over 800 Ohio Lottery shops across the state.

A Lucky Man Recently Won the $360M Mega Millions Jackpot

And speaking of jackpots, a lucky Texan player won the $360 million Mega Millions jackpot a few days ago. The player got the 12/24/46/57/66 combination right and also nailed the Mega Ball number (22). As a result, the Mega Millions jackpot was reset back to $20 million. The prize quickly increased to $50 million as more and more people tried to replicate the earlier winner’s success.

Earlier this month, the Powerball jackpot increased to a staggering $1.04 billion. This is notably the fourth largest figure the Powerball jackpot has ever reached in the history of the game. A week ago, this same jackpot stood at $835 million.

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Gambling giant BetMGM has announced the opening of a new sportsbook in downtown Cincinnati. BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks is now ready to welcome its first guests.

Previously located at the Great American Ball Park, the sportsbook has now been moved to its permanent spot. The property boasts a 350-square-foot video wall and 42 TV screens, allowing sports fans to never miss a beat.

In addition to that, BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks has 3 in-person wagering windows, 14 self-service wagering kiosks, over 200 seats and an exclusive lounge for VIP patrons. The lounge has a private bar, high-definition screens and comfortable seats, turning betting into a truly luxurious experience.

The property is ready to welcome sports fans every day of the week.

The Sportsbook Will Add to the Vibrancy of Downtown Cincinnati

BetMGM’s chief revenue officer, Matt Prevost, said that the launch of the new sportsbook is an “integral part” of delivering the BetMGM experience to the Buckeyes. He revealed that his team was considering this property even before BetMGM’s official launch in Ohio.

We are thrilled to see this vision become a reality marking our next big next step in growing our relationship with the city of Cincinnati and the Reds.

Matt Prevost, CRO, BetMGM

For reference, BetMGM is currently serving as the official sports betting partner of the Cincinnati Reds. Because of that, Doug Healy, the franchise’s official chief financial officer, praised the launch of the BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks.

Moving the BetMGM Sportsbook to The Banks places this best-in-class operator into the heart of our city’s sports and entertainment district. The popularity of the BetMGM brand will help draw patrons to The Banks and add to the vibrancy of our downtown.

Doug Healy, CFO, Cincinnati Reds

The sportsbook was also welcomed by The Banks’ marketing director and property manager, Tracy Schwegmann. She said that the betting venue would be a great addition to The Banks, helping it remain an attractive entertainment destination.

With the Bengals season starting and the Reds making a push to playoffs, The Banks continues to be the #1 entertainment destination in Cincinnati.

Tracy Schwegmann, marketing director & property manager, The Banks

Earlier this month, BetMGM also enhanced its betting app, just in time for the highly-anticipated National Football League season.

In other news, BetMGM recently formed a partnership with Play’n GO in Virginia, helping the provider expand its US reach.

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