Pile of money
Pile of money.

Solon man’s holiday intuition leads to $51K Pick 5 jackpot

December 6, 2024

SOLON, Ohio — Tony, a Solon resident, had plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving after winning $51,668 in the November 28 midday Pick 5 drawing by playing a combination of his and his wife’s birthdays.

The winning numbers—1, 7, 9, 2, 2—matched Tony’s picks, bringing him an unexpected holiday windfall. “I played my birthday, January 7, and my wife’s birthday, September 22,” he shared. “That’s what came out on Thanksgiving Day.”

After state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, Tony will take home approximately $37,200.96. Approaching retirement, he plans to save his winnings for the future.

Pick 5 is a daily draw game with twice-daily drawings at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., offering players chances to win prizes every day of the week.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley is a Staff Writer and Community News Correspondent for Shore News Network, where she covers local government, public safety, community affairs, politics, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey. Her reporting focuses on delivering timely, accurate, and relevant news that helps readers stay informed about the communities in which they live and work.

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

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