Columbus man says prayer for nonprofit answered with $25K Pick 5 win
COLUMBUS, OH – A Columbus man who said he prayed for financial support for his nonprofit organization saw that hope materialize when a February 15 Pick 5 ticket delivered a $25,208.50 win.
The winner and his wife regularly play the lottery using a number-selection method created by her grandmother. The couple said they have long hoped for a win that could help fund Youth Mind Builders, the nonprofit they founded to provide financial literacy education and keep children engaged in positive activities.
Their ticket for the Sunday evening Pick 5 drawing matched all five numbers straight, 6-8-2-5-7, securing the $25,000 jackpot. The same ticket also included a 120-way box bet, adding $208.50 to the total prize for a combined $25,208.50 payout.
After 26.75% in state and federal taxes, the winner will receive $18,465.23.
He said the funds will be used to purchase games and computers for the nonprofit’s programs.
The winning ticket was purchased at Briggs Stop Mart, located at 3452 Briggs Road in Columbus.
Pick 5 drawings are held daily at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m. Saturday evening drawings take place during the Cash Explosion television program, which airs from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Since 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $34 billion to education, according to lottery officials.
Key Points
- A Columbus man won $25,208.50 in the Feb. 15 evening Pick 5 drawing
- He matched all five numbers straight and added a 120-way box bet
- The winner plans to use the funds to support his nonprofit Youth Mind Builders