Van Wert man wins $182K prize in Ohio Lottery game

VAN WERT — Chris Crosby, of Van Wert, claimed $182,000 Sunday in the Rolling Cash 5 Ohio Lottery game.

Crosby purchased the ticket with a handful of quarters.

After mandatory federal and state taxes totaling 29 percent he receives $129,220. He plans on taking his mom on a hot air balloon ride, which is one of the items on her bucket list.

He purchased the ticket from Brookside Convenience Store in Van Wert. They receive a $500 bonus for selling a winning ticket.