BELPRE, OH – A West Virginia resident has won $140,001 from Ohio’s Rolling Cash 5 drawing. Melvin Stubbs III of West Virginia is celebrating his big win from the Monday, July 8, 2024, draw.
“It’s a blessing to win,” Stubbs said. “I’ve been sick with cancer, so this win feels like a blessing.” On the day of the drawing, Stubbs was with his son when he decided to buy a ticket.
“I just went over the bridge to play my numbers like usual. Then, when I checked at night, I saw that I won,” he shared. Stubbs was thrilled when he discovered his $140,000 prize. “I was pretty happy. I couldn’t sleep that night,” he said.
Stubbs plans to use his winnings to support his family. “I’m going to try to save it and help my wife because I haven’t been able to work for a few years,” he explained.
After mandatory state and federal taxes of 28 percent, Stubbs will take home $100,800. The winning ticket was sold at Peoples News & Book Mart #4, located at 412 Washington Blvd in Belpre.
The winning numbers were 4-5-29-30-31. Rolling Cash 5 is a daily draw game in Ohio with drawings held every day at 7:05 pm.