A Bedford Heights woman needed five numbers to land in perfect order — and her single-dollar Pick 5 wager nailed every one.
BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OHIO – A Bedford Heights woman risked just $1 on an Ohio Lottery Pick 5 ticket and walked away with $50,000 after beating 1-in-100,000 odds.
Her straight Pick 5 wager matched all five numbers — 3-2-2-1-7 — in the exact order during the Aug. 22 midday drawing. The Ohio Lottery announced the five-figure win Thursday.
Harvard Gas at 4723 Harvard Avenue in Newburg Heights sold the winning ticket. After mandatory federal and state tax withholding totaling 26.75%, the woman will receive $36,625, according to the Lottery.
Key Points
- A Bedford Heights woman turned a single $1 straight Pick 5 wager into a $50,000 prize.
- Her numbers, 3-2-2-1-7, matched all five numbers in exact order.
- The Ohio Lottery puts the odds of making that match at 1 in 100,000.
One Dollar Turns Into $50,000
It took only a $1 wager to put the Bedford Heights woman in position for a five-figure payday.
She played Pick 5 as a straight bet, meaning all five numbers had to match the Lottery’s drawing in the exact order.
They did.
The Aug. 22 midday drawing produced 3-2-2-1-7, matching her ticket digit for digit and delivering the game’s $50,000 prize.
According to the Ohio Lottery, the odds of matching all five Pick 5 numbers in order are 1 in 100,000.
The winning ticket was purchased at Harvard Gas on Harvard Avenue in Newburg Heights.
Taxes Take a Bite Out of $50K Prize
While the winning ticket carries a $50,000 prize, the Bedford Heights woman will take home less after mandatory withholding.
The Ohio Lottery said 26.75% will be withheld for federal and state taxes, leaving her with $36,625.
Lottery officials did not disclose what she plans to do with the money.
Pick 5 drawings are held twice daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m. Saturday evening drawings take place during the Cash Explosion television show.
How much did the Bedford Heights woman spend on her winning bet?
She placed a $1 straight Pick 5 wager and won $50,000.
Where was the $50,000 Ohio Lottery ticket sold?
Harvard Gas at 4723 Harvard Avenue in Newburg Heights sold the winning ticket.
What were the winning Pick 5 numbers?
The numbers were 3-2-2-1-7. The Ohio Lottery said matching all five in exact order carries odds of 1 in 100,000.
A Bedford Heights woman turned a $1 Pick 5 bet into $50,000 by matching five numbers in exact order and beating 1-in-100,000 odds.
Photo Caption: A Bedford Heights woman scored a $50,000 Ohio Lottery prize after her $1 Pick 5 bet matched 3-2-2-1-7 in exact order.
Sources: Ohio Lottery winner announcement, Sept. 3, 2026; Ohio Lottery Pick 5 game information.
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