The Ohio Lottery introduced Wednesday that the state lottery’s laptop programs had been disrupted by a “cyber safety” incident Christmas Eve that’s nonetheless affecting the lottery. Retail gross sales of draw video games and scratch tickets weren’t affected, nevertheless cashing of successful tickets over $599 through cellular or at ‘tremendous retailers’ has been affected. The lottery fee mentioned it disconnected “key programs to comprise the difficulty.”
An investigation is happening.
A statement posted to the Ohio Lottery site says:
SECURITY INCIDENT UPDATE
The Ohio Lottery not too long ago skilled a cybersecurity occasion affecting our laptop programs. Upon studying of the difficulty, we took precautionary steps to guard the environment, together with disconnecting key programs to comprise the difficulty.We instantly commenced an inside investigation. That investigation is in its early phases and is ongoing.
We’re working as shortly as we will to find out the scope and impression of the incident.
We recognize your understanding as we work by way of this challenge.
How can I examine my numbers to see if I received?
Profitable numbers might be checked utilizing the Ohio Lottery web site and cellular utility or at any Ohio Lottery Retailer.Are the Profitable Numbers and Jackpots As much as Date on the Web site and Cell App?
Profitable numbers and the following jackpot for all draw video games are up to date as quickly because the drawing is full. Nevertheless, at the moment the successful numbers for KENO and Fortunate One and the up to date EZPLAY® Progressive jackpots will not be obtainable.Can I money in my successful Lottery ticket?
Sure. Prizes as much as $599 could also be cashed at any Ohio Lottery Retailer location. Prizes over $600 could also be mailed to the Ohio Lottery Central Workplace or claimed utilizing the digital declare kind. To be taught extra, please go to: https://www.ohiolottery.com/Claiming/HowToClaim.Can I take advantage of the cellular cashing app or go to a Tremendous Retailer location to money my prize above $600?
No, at the moment the cellular cashing app and our Tremendous Retailer areas will not be cashing prizes larger than $599. The Lottery will notify the general public as soon as these companies resume. Within the interim, prize claims can nonetheless be mailed to:The Ohio Lottery Fee
The Lausche Constructing – Room 452
615 West Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113
