From Walmart Run to $100K: Ohio Woman’s Powerball Surprise

What started as a routine Powerball ticket turned into a life-changing surprise for one Ohio woman — and she never saw it coming.

A quiet win with a big impact
Paula H., a local Ohio resident, scored a $100,000 Powerball prize from the December thirteen drawing. No big buildup, no grand plan — just a regular ticket that ended up changing everything.

Here’s how it happened:

• Paula matched four of the five white balls

• She also matched the Powerball number

• That combo normally pays $50,000

• But she added Power Play, doubling her prize to $100,000

The winning numbers were 1, 5, 28, 57, and 58, with Powerball 16 — numbers that turned an ordinary night into something unforgettable.

Where luck struck
The winning ticket was bought at the Walmart Supercenter on Bethel Road, a place known more for groceries than good fortune. It just goes to show — winning tickets can come from the most everyday stops.

Lottery officials say signing and protecting your ticket matters, and Paula did just that. Claiming her prize was smooth and stress-free.

No flash, just a dream
Instead of splurging, Paula has her eyes on something simple and meaningful. Her plan?

• Buy a farm

• Raise animals

• Build a quiet, peaceful life

It’s a dream many talk about — and one lucky ticket helped make it real.

Paula’s story is a reminder that sometimes it’s the small choices that lead to big moments. Buying the ticket. Adding Power Play. Checking the numbers. For Ohio players, it’s proof that luck can show up when you least expect it — and any ticket could be the one.