Columbus Resident Wins Mega Millions JackpotColumbus Resident Wins Mega Millions Jackpot Columbus, Ohio – A local resident has become the latest Mega Millions jackpot winner after matching all six numbers in the August 19th drawing. The lucky individual, who has chosen to remain anonymous, will receive a staggering sum of $451 million, the seventh-largest prize in the lottery’s history. The winning ticket was purchased at the Speedway gas station on Sawmill Road in Columbus. The numbers drawn were 13, 14, 17, 29, and 57, with a Mega Ball of 10. “I’m still in shock,” said the winner in a statement released through the Ohio Lottery. “I never thought I’d win something like this. It’s an incredible feeling.” The winner plans to use the money to pay off their mortgage, invest in their children’s education, and give back to their community. They also intend to travel the world and pursue their passions. The Ohio Lottery congratulated the winner and expressed its gratitude for their contribution to the state’s education system. “We are thrilled for our winner and grateful for their support of Ohio schools,” said Patrick McDonald, director of the Ohio Lottery. “This incredible prize will make a significant impact on their life and the lives of others.” The Mega Millions lottery is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings are held twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. The jackpot starts at $20 million and grows with each drawing until it is won.