OHIO — A Lake County woman is celebrating a $50,000 win after matching all five numbers in order in the February 21, 2026 Pick 5 drawing.
According to the Ohio Lottery, the winner placed a straight bet, which carries odds of 1 in 100,000. After mandatory federal and state tax withholdings totaling 26.76%, she will take home $36,625.
The winning ticket was purchased at Winners Corner, located at 2036 Baltimore Reynoldsburg Road in Reynoldsburg.
Pick 5 drawings are held daily at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m. and are broadcast statewide. Saturday evening drawings take place during the Cash Explosion television show, which airs from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Since its inception in 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $34 billion to education across the state.
For more information, visit the Ohio Lottery website.
