1Perrysburg man hits $25K Pick 5 jackpot with a $0.50 ticket bought at gas station

Perrysburg, OH – A routine stop at a local gas station turned into a five-figure payday for one Perrysburg resident, who snagged a $25,000 prize off a $0.50 Pick 5 lottery ticket.

The winning ticket was purchased at Speedway #2866, located at 11141 Fremont Pike Rd., where the fortunate player took a chance on the popular Ohio Lottery game. After taxes, the man will take home $18,218.75, according to lottery officials.

The Pick 5 drawing that delivered the windfall took place on Friday, with the winner matching all five numbers on a half-dollar wager. Pick 5 drawings are held twice daily—at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m.—every day except Saturday evenings.

The Ohio Lottery, which has been in operation since 19

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