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Ashtabula Today
By the People, for the People
North Carolina Man Wins $150,000 Lottery Prize While Working in Ohio
Gerardo, a North Carolina resident, scored the big prize on a $20 Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 100X scratch-off ticket.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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A North Carolina man named Gerardo won a $150,000 lottery prize from a scratch-off ticket he purchased while visiting Ohio for work. Gerardo, who is from Gaston, N.C., but is currently working in Ashtabula, Ohio, said he frequently buys lottery tickets from a store in North Kingsville and was shocked to reveal the $150,000 prize on a $20 Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 100X ticket.
Why it matters
Lottery wins, especially large prizes, are always noteworthy events that capture public attention. This story highlights how someone from out of state can unexpectedly strike it big while traveling for work, reinforcing the random and life-changing nature of lottery windfalls.
The details
Gerardo told Ohio Lottery officials that he plans to use his $150,000 prize money to buy some exercise equipment to improve his health, with the rest going toward savings and investments.
- Gerardo won the $150,000 prize on February 9, 2026.
The players
Gerardo
A North Carolina resident who was working in Ashtabula, Ohio when he won the $150,000 lottery prize.
Village Food Mart
The store located on South Main Street in North Kingsville, Ohio where Gerardo frequently buys lottery tickets.
What they’re saying
“Gerardo said he frequently buys scratch-off lottery tickets from the Village Food Mart located on South Main Street in North Kingsville, not never expected to win big.”
— Gerardo (UPI)
The takeaway
This story serves as a reminder that the lottery can provide life-changing windfalls to people from all walks of life, even those just passing through an area for work. Gerardo's plans to use the money responsibly for health and financial security underscore the positive impact a lottery win can have.
