Is Ohio one of the luckier states for Mega Millions & Powerball winners? See this new study
Feeling lucky? Well, 13% of Americans play the lottery each week and while some win hundreds, thousands or millions, winning still may seem like a stretch to others.
If you are one of the unlucky ones, you may start to wonder if the reason why you don’t win big is because of where you live. And a new study did just that.
The study by Planet 7 Casino found the number of winners in each US state over the last 20 years and ranked them.
So, where does Ohio rank? Let’s take a look:
How many jackpot winners are from Ohio?
If you’re feeling lucky in Ohio, you probably are because Ohio is among the top five states with the most jackpot winners since 2005.
“The state of Ohio comes in fourth place on the list, with 24 total winners – 19 from Mega Millions and 5 from Powerball. Ohio is one of several states where Mega Millions has proven to be the more fruitful game for jackpot seekers,” according to the study.
But what about other states? Here’s what to know:
What other states have the most jackpot winners?
The 5 states with the most winners are:
- California
- New York
- New Jersey
- Florida
Which states have the least amount of jackpot winners?
The states with the least amount of winners are:
- District of Columbia
- Montana
- Vermont
- Maine
- South Dakota
What do you think of this study? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com
