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WinnersOhioOctober 16, 2026
50 Cent Wager Really Pays Off for Cuyahoga County Man
RaspaPro Summary
A Mayfield Heights man won $26,250 playing PICK 5 from a 50-cent wager for the October 7, 2026, evening draw. He hit all five numbers and also won an additional $1,250 from a boxed bet.
Key points
- •Winner from Mayfield Heights won $26,250 playing PICK 5.
- •Winning wager was 50 cents for the October 7, 2026, evening draw.
- •He won $25,000 for hitting all five numbers and $1,250 from a boxed bet.
- •After taxes, the winner will receive $19,288.12.
- •Odds of winning a straight bet are 1 in 100,000.
Why it matters
This highlights that even small wagers, like 50 cents, can lead to significant winnings in lottery games such as PICK 5. It also shows that combining different bet types can increase overall prize amounts.
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Official release
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH – A Mayfield Heights man won $26,250 playing PICK 5. He placed a 50-cent wager for the October 7, 2026, evening draw and hit all five numbers in order to win $25,000. The winning numbers were 2-1-0-0-0.
He also had a 20-way boxed bet on the same ticket that won him an additional $1,250. Odds of winning a straight bet are 1 in 100,000.
After mandatory 26.75% state and federal tax withholdings, the winner will receive $19,288.12.
PICK 5 drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., and broadcast statewide. Saturday evening drawings occur during the Cash Explosion® television show, which airs from 7:30pm to 8:00pm.
The winning ticket was purchased at Emery Convenient Food Mart, located at 21625 Emery Road in Warrensville Heights.
He also had a 20-way boxed bet on the same ticket that won him an additional $1,250. Odds of winning a straight bet are 1 in 100,000.
After mandatory 26.75% state and federal tax withholdings, the winner will receive $19,288.12.
PICK 5 drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., and broadcast statewide. Saturday evening drawings occur during the Cash Explosion® television show, which airs from 7:30pm to 8:00pm.
The winning ticket was purchased at Emery Convenient Food Mart, located at 21625 Emery Road in Warrensville Heights.
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