Ohio Man Hits $2.1M Jackpot

Walter Aho attributes his new-found wealth to a higher power. Aho, 47, of Fowler, Ohio, recently won a $2,143,088 jackpot at Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort in Chester. Fowler is located near Youngstown, Ohio, which is about two hours n

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Tue, October 10th, 2006

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