Starting Tuesday, Ohioans can sign up for the Vax-a-Million cash prize or college scholarships.
Gov. Mike DeWine's administration announced that those who want a shot at winning must enter through a new website or by calling a state hotline.
There are 10 prizes available - $1 million for five people and five full-ride scholarships to an Ohio state college or university.
Registrations can be done through ohiovaxamillion.com or by calling 833-4-ASK-ODH starting Tuesday morning. As of 7 a.m., registration is open.
To register, you must include your name, phone number, date of birth, address, and vaccination information.
By opting-in, winners will agree to have their vaccination records verified and be publicly announced, state officials said.
One sign-up is good for all five drawings. Duplicate entries will be removed.
Who is eligible to win?
Ohio residents who are 18 or older, have received at least one vaccine dose and registered for the drawing are eligible for the cash prizes. Five winners will be chosen to receive $1 million each.
Ohio teens ages 12 to 17 who have received one vaccine dose and registered are eligible for the scholarships, which will cover tuition, room-and-board and books for four years at a public Ohio college or university. Funds for this program will be deposited for the winners into Ohio 529 Savings Plans.
How do I sign up for Ohio's vaccine lottery?
Starting Tuesday morning, visit www.ohiovaxamillion.com or call 833-4-ASK-ODH to register for the drawings.
What is the deadline for getting vaccinated so I can be in the drawing?
To be eligible for the five consecutive Wednesday drawings, participants must have received a first dose of a vaccine by 11:59 p.m. Sunday before that week's drawing.
When will the winners be announced?
The drawings will be held two days before the winners are announced. The announcements will be televised live at 7:29 p.m. on five consecutive Wednesdays, starting May 26.
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