Ohio's vaccination jackpot: State sees increase in shots after offering $5 million lottery

Ohio has seen a surge in vaccinations after Gov. Mike DeWine launched the “Vax-a-Million" lottery where five vaccinated adults will win a $1 million prize.

Ohio may have hit the jackpot with its $5 million "Vax-a-Million" lottery as the state has reported a surge in COVID-19 vaccinations. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the lottery on May 12 that will see five vaccinated adults win a $1 million prize. Starting on May 26 for five weeks, a winner will be announced each Wednesday. So far in Ohio, money apparently talks. In the one week after the promotion was announced, more than 113,000 residents received their first dose, the state's Health Department said in a statement on Wednesday. That's a week-to-week jump of 53%.