Ohio Lottery

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The Ohio Lottery is a state-run lottery operated by the Ohio Lottery Commission, offering draw games, instant tickets, and other lottery products through licensed retailers across Ohio.

Cleveland, Ohio
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Owned by State of Ohio

About Ohio Lottery

“OH LOT AMVETS P SOLON OH” is very likely a card transaction routed through the Ohio Lottery system at an AMVETS (American Veterans) post location in or near Solon, Ohio. The “OH LOT” prefix commonly denotes the Ohio Lottery, while “AMVETS P” almost certainly refers to an AMVETS post acting as the specific licensed retailer that sold or validated the ticket. The Ohio Lottery itself is a government-run lottery program that offers traditional draw games, instant scratch-offs, and other betting products, but sales are executed through thousands of independent retailers such as convenience stores, bars, clubs, and veterans’ posts.

This type of charge typically appears when you buy lottery tickets (scratch-offs or draw game tickets), participate in KENO or other on-premise games, or cash certain types of winning tickets at a retailer terminal that settles via the Ohio Lottery’s merchant network. On card statements, processors frequently format the descriptor with an “OH LOT” or similar tag followed by the venue name, which in this case looks like an AMVETS post in the Solon, Ohio area. The amount can range from small impulse purchases to larger, one-time ticket buys; recurring charges are unusual for lottery purchases.

To verify this charge, review your recent activity around Solon, Ohio, and consider whether you purchased lottery tickets or played KENO or related games at an AMVETS post or bar-like venue. If you still don’t recognize the transaction, you can check any physical tickets or receipts you have from that date; they often list both the retailer name and the Ohio Lottery branding. For more detailed questions, contact the Ohio Lottery’s customer service via the contact options on their official website, and if you suspect fraud or card misuse, you should also contact your bank or card issuer immediately to dispute the charge and request a new card if necessary.

Bank Statement Variations

3 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Ohio Lottery.

  1. OH LOT 5900312 AMVETS P SOLON OH
  2. OH LOT AMVETS P
  3. OH LOT AMVETS P SOLON OH

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show “OH LOT AMVETS P SOLON OH” instead of the AMVETS post name?

Payment processors often use a standard Ohio Lottery descriptor such as “OH LOT” followed by a shortened venue name. In this case, the transaction appears to be routed through the Ohio Lottery system at an AMVETS post in or near Solon, Ohio, so the statement reflects both the lottery network and a shortened version of the retailer name.

Is this charge from the Ohio Lottery itself or from the AMVETS post?

The purchase is processed through the Ohio Lottery’s merchant network, but the actual sale likely occurred at an AMVETS post that is a licensed Ohio Lottery retailer. Your card statement shows the lottery routing (“OH LOT”) plus an abbreviated retailer name (“AMVETS P SOLON OH”).

Can the Ohio Lottery issue me a refund for this AMVETS lottery charge?

Lottery ticket purchases are generally non-refundable once completed, regardless of whether they were made at an AMVETS post or another retailer. If you believe the amount is incorrect or the transaction is fraudulent, first contact your bank or card issuer, and you may then reach out to the Ohio Lottery’s customer service for guidance.

How can I confirm exactly where this Ohio Lottery charge took place?

Check the date and time of the card transaction and compare it with any lottery tickets or KENO receipts from around that day. Retail receipts will usually list the AMVETS post or retailer name along with Ohio Lottery branding. If needed, you can also call your card issuer to see if they have additional merchant detail or a terminal ID that can help identify the specific AMVETS post.

Could this be a recurring or subscription charge from the Ohio Lottery?

Ohio Lottery purchases are almost always one-time, point-of-sale transactions. The lottery does not typically operate recurring subscription billing through credit or debit cards via local retailers like AMVETS posts. If you see multiple similar charges, they are likely separate ticket purchases made on different dates.

Why is the amount on this Ohio Lottery AMVETS charge higher than the ticket price I remember?

You may have purchased multiple tickets or played several games in a single transaction, which can make the total higher than any single ticket price. It’s also possible that bar or venue purchases and lottery plays were rung together. Reviewing your receipt from the AMVETS post is the best way to see a detailed breakdown of what was included.

What should I do if I don’t recognize this Ohio Lottery AMVETS charge at all?

If you do not recall visiting an AMVETS post or buying lottery tickets near Solon, Ohio on the transaction date, contact your bank or card issuer immediately to report a potentially unauthorized charge. You can also reach out to the Ohio Lottery’s customer service for assistance if the issuer provides you with a terminal ID or other transaction detail.

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