🖐️ Pick 5

Ohio Pick 5: Midday & Evening Winning Numbers, Play Types & Player Guide

Welcome to the official real-time results portal and strategic player guide for Ohio Pick 5. Pick 5 is drawn twice every day, seven days a week, with the Midday drawing at 12:29 PM Eastern Time (ET) (sales cutoff at 12:25 PM ET) and the Evening drawing at 7:29 PM ET (sales cutoff at 7:25 PM ET). Offering a premier top straight payout of $50,000 on a $1.00 wager (or $25,000 on a $0.50 bet), Pick 5 gives Buckeye State players two daily opportunities to win high-tier cash prizes without waiting for multi-day jackpot drawings.

The Ohio Lottery Commission officially launched Pick 5 on August 12, 2012, expanding Ohio’s legendary daily numbers lineup that already included Pick 3 and Pick 4. Since its inception, Pick 5 has developed a dedicated following across Ohio, delivering millions in daily prizes to winners in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Akron, Dayton, Toledo, Canton, and surrounding areas. Its flexible wagering options allow players to customize their risk and reward across straight, boxed, backup, and pair combinations.

Pick 5 is played by selecting 5 digits from 0 through 9 (from 00000 to 99999). Players can wager in increments of $0.50, $1.00, or up to $5.00 per play. A Straight bet requires matching all 5 digits in exact order for a $50,000 payout on a $1 ticket (odds 1 in 100,000). A Box bet allows winning in any order, with payouts ranging from $416.50 for a 120-way box (all 5 digits different, odds 1 in 833.3) up to $10,000 for a 5-way box (4 identical digits, odds 1 in 20,000). Players can also play Backup (Straight/Box) to cover both exact and any-order outcomes, as well as Front 4, Back 4, Front 3, Back 3, Front Pair, and Back Pair wagers.

100% of profits from Ohio Pick 5 ticket sales are dedicated to the Lottery Profits Education Fund (LPEF), supporting classroom instruction, educational technology, and student services across Ohio's 610+ public school districts. Winning Pick 5 tickets remain valid for 180 days from the drawing date. Prizes up to $599 can be cashed at any authorized Ohio Lottery retailer, prizes up to $25,000 can be redeemed via the Ohio Lottery mobile app eClaim feature, and $50,000 top prizes can be claimed at an Ohio Lottery Regional Office. Winnings exceeding $5,000 are subject to 24% federal tax and 3.99% Ohio state income tax withholding.

How Ohio Pick 5 Works & Game Rules

Follow these simple steps to play Ohio Pick 5:

• Pick 5 Digits: Choose 5 digits from 0 to 9 (00000-99999) or select Auto Pick.
• Choose Draw Time: Select Midday (12:29 PM ET), Evening (7:29 PM ET), or Both.
• Wager Amount: Bet $0.50 or $1.00 (up to $5.00 per play).
• Play Style: Choose Straight, Box (5, 10, 20, 30, 60, or 120-Way), Backup, or Pairs.
• Advance Play: Play your numbers for up to 10 consecutive drawings.

Ohio Pick 5 Play Types, Payouts & Odds Table

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Ohio Pick 5