Pickerington man hits $25K jackpot in midday Pick 5 win
PICKERINGTON, OH – A local man in Pickerington is $25,208.50 richer after hitting all five numbers in a midday Ohio Lottery Pick 5 drawing on January 7, thanks to a straight wager and a 120-way backup bet.
The winning numbers—9, 3, 7, 2, 5—matched exactly in order, securing the player a top-tier prize. The ticket was purchased at Kwik Pak Carry Out, located at 8513 Refugee Road in Pickerington.
After mandatory state and federal tax withholdings of 26.75%, the winner will receive $18,465.23.
Pick 5 is drawn twice daily at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., with the exception of Saturday evenings when the draw occurs during the Cash Explosion Game Show. The odds of winning on a straight wager are 1 in 100,000.
Across the region, Silver Spring woman turns tiny lottery win into $1 million payday at 7-Eleven.
The win adds to the Ohio Lottery’s ongoing mission to support public education, with more than $34 billion contributed since 1974.
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Key Points
- Pickerington man won $25,208.50 on midday Pick 5 drawing on January 7
- He hit the numbers 9-3-7-2-5 straight with a 120-way backup wager
- Winner will receive $18,465.23 after taxes; ticket purchased at Kwik Pak Carry Out
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