One lucky birthday bet turns into $25K Ohio Lottery payday
AKRON, Ohio — An Akron man who decided to play his birthday numbers for the first time this year ended up cashing in on a $25K Ohio Lottery Pick 5 jackpot after all five numbers hit in the evening drawing.
The Akron winner matched all five winning numbers in the May 8 Pick 5 evening draw to claim a $25,417 prize, according to the Ohio Lottery.
The winning combination — 3-2-5-5-8 — was based on his birth date.
The winner said he had never played those numbers before this year and was shocked when they appeared in the drawing.
His $0.50 straight bet paid $25,000, while an added 60-way box bet boosted the total payout to $25,417.
After 26.75% in taxes, the winner will receive approximately $18,617.95.
He told lottery officials he plans to place the winnings in the bank.
The winning ticket was sold at Firestone Mini Mart, located at 1459 Aster Ave. in Akron.
Ohio Lottery officials said Pick 5 drawings are held daily at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., with Saturday evening drawings airing during the Cash Explosion television show.
Key Points
- An Akron man won $25,417 playing birthday numbers in the Ohio Lottery Pick 5 drawing
- The winning number combination was based on his birth date
- The winner plans to save the money after taxes
