An Ohio state representative is trying to block the state's $5 million vaccine lottery kmclaughlin@businessinsider.com (Kelly McLaughlin) An Ohio state lawmaker says she'll try to block the state's vaccine lottery. The lottery will award $1 million jackpots to 5 Ohio residents who get vaccinated. A local Ohio representative says she's drafting a bill that would block the state's COVID-19 vaccine lottery. "It feels like a bribe to Ohioans," she said. "[They] don't want gimmicky programs." Gallery: These 2 States With the Lowest Vaccination Rates Are Seeing Cases Spike (Best Life) Powell told FOX 19 on Saturday that the money would be better used to help small businesses and other COVID-19 relief.