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Lorain woman hits $25K Pick 5 jackpot on 50-cent lottery bet

Lorain, OH — A Lorain woman turned a 50-cent Pick 5 wager into a $25,000 windfall after matching all five numbers in exact order during a recent Ohio Lottery drawing.

The winning numbers — 1-1-0-5-5 — were drawn on a straight bet, a play type that offers the highest payout but also the steepest odds: 1 in 100,000. After standard state and federal tax withholdings totaling 27.125%, she will receive $18,218.75.

The winning ticket was sold at Gonzalez Grocery on Lexington Avenue, a local convenience store that has now joined the growing list of Ohio retailers tied to large lottery wins.

Pick 5 drawings are held daily, with players able to win on straight or boxed number combinations. The straight bet, chosen in this case, requires all digits to match in exact order to claim the top prize.

Lottery officials did not release the winner’s name, but confirmed the claim was processed this week.

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Key Points

Lorain woman wins $25,000 on a 50-cent straight Pick 5 lottery bet
Winning numbers 1-1-0-5-5 drawn; odds of winning were 1 in 100,000
Ticket purchased at Gonzalez Grocery on Lexington Avenue

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