Pick 5 FAQS
With two Pick 5 lottery draws every day, and jackpots of up to $50,000, we've put together an extensive set of FAQs to make sure you have all the information you might need to play.
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There are two Pick 5 draws every day. They are usually at 12:29 PM and 7:29 PM, apart from on Saturday evening when the draw happens between 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM during the Cash Explosion TV show.
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You can enter Pick 5 by visiting an Ohio Lottery retailer. If you want to enter, you need to select five single-digit numbers between 0 and 9. There is a variety of play types and two wager amounts from which you can choose, $0.50 and $1. Check out the How to Play page for more information about each play type.
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You can wager $0.50 or $1.
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Tickets close at 12:25 PM and 7:25 PM, except on a Saturday evening when the cut-off time is 7:45 PM.
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The prize payouts always depend on the amount you wager and your bet type. The most you can win on Pick 5 is $50,000.
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The odds of winning a Pick 5 prize are different for each play type and they also depend on the amount you wager. Take a look at the Odds and Prizes page to see the exact odds of winning.