Three claim in Columbus region
Friday, April 22, 2011
COLUMBUS - Three is a special number in Columbus as three players of Ohio Lottery games won prizes. Nancy Wilson of Columbus won $10,000 scratching Maximum Millions. Russell E. Kent of Blacklick won $10,000 scratching Money Maker. Richard N. Young of Columbus won $20,000 scratching $300 Million Diamond Dazzler.
After mandatory federal and state taxes totaling 31 percent, Wilson and Kent will each receive a check for $6,900. Young receives a check for $13,800.
The Ohio Lottery is actively seeking winners of all prize levels to share their stories. Players with an interest in telling theirs can contact the Ohio Lottery at www.ohiolottery.com/winners.
Since 1974, the Ohio Lottery has raised more than $17 billion to support K- 12 education across Ohio. The Lottery’s fiscal year 2010 transfer to the Lottery Profits for Education Fund was $728.6 million.