MANSFIELD, OH — A Pick 5 player in Mansfield struck big in the Ohio Lottery’s May 4 midday drawing, claiming a total prize of $50,417 by matching the winning numbers on two identical tickets.
Jesse, the winning player, selected the numbers 1-9-2-6-8 and placed a $0.50 wager using a 120-way back-up bet. He purchased two of the same tickets for the drawing, with each one paying out $25,208.50.
After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, Jesse will take home approximately $36,300.24.
The winning tickets were purchased at Mansfield MotoMart, located at 1050 W. 4th Street in Mansfield. The retailer’s sale of the winning tickets adds to a string of recent Ohio Lottery payouts across the state.
Pick 5 continues to deliver wins in Ohio’s daily draws
Pick 5 is one of the Ohio Lottery’s daily draw games, with drawings held at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., seven days a week. The game offers a variety of wager types and combinations, including straight, box, and back-up bets, allowing players multiple ways to win.
The Ohio Lottery has contributed over $33 billion to education since its inception in 1974. Proceeds from ticket sales support educational programs and initiatives across the state.
More information on Pick 5 and other Ohio Lottery games is available at ohiolottery.com.
