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Ohio man wins $10,000 scratch-off prize just after turning 18
A Lewis Center man bought a $20 300 Million Diamond Dazzler ticket just after midnight on his 18th birthday and won $10,000.
A Lewis Center man won a $10,000 Ohio Lottery prize shortly after turning 18, turning a birthday stop at a gas station into an unexpected scratch-off win.
Austin bought the ticket just after midnight on August 6, 2026, the day he became 18 years old. He was with a friend at the gas station when he decided to purchase the ticket.
The ticket was a $20 300 Million Diamond Dazzler scratch-off game. Austin bought it partly as a joke because he had just become old enough to purchase lottery tickets.
The Ohio Lottery identified Austin as a Lewis Center resident and confirmed that he won $10,000 on his 18th birthday. The prize amount was also reported by UPI.
Readers can check the latest Ohio lottery results for current draw information. The available details identify the winning game, purchase date and prize, while the birthday purchase remains the central detail of the win.