LORAIN, OH – It turned out to be an extra special Memorial Day for Eric Brown of Lorain, who won $50,000 in the Ohio Lottery’s Pick 5 evening drawing held May 31. https://www.ohiolottery.com/Games/DrawGames/Pick-5
Eric purchased his winning ticket at Ted’s Corner Store, located at 1760 Washington Avenue in Lorain. He placed a $1 wager, matching all five numbers in exact order, also called a “straight” bet. He will receive $36,000 after federal and state tax withholdings.
The odds of winning the game’s top prize is 1 in 100,000.
The Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $27 billion to education since 1974. For more information about the Ohio Lottery and its contribution to education, visit www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation.
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