Pick 5
Pick 5 is an Ohio Lottery game with two draws every day and the chance to take home as much as $50,000 on a $1 bet. Players can choose from Straight, Boxed, Pair or Back-Up wagers and it costs as little as $0.50 to play. The Midday draw is held daily at 12:29pm EST (Midday) and 7:29pm (Evening), except for Saturday night. To enter the next draw, pick up your tickets before sales close at 12:25pm and 7:25pm. On Saturdays, the evening draw is held during the Cash Explosion Game Show, on TV statewide from 7:30-8:00pm. Ticket sales close at 7:45pm.
How to Play
Pick 5 is a five-digit game featuring four kinds of wagers for players to choose from: Straight, Boxed, Pair, and Back-Up:
- STRAIGHT: If all five of your numbers are drawn in exact order, you win - up to $50,000 on a $1 bet (minimum wager $0.50).
- BOXED: If all five of your numbers are drawn in any order, you win. Wager $0.50 or $1. There are six boxed bet styles:
- 120-Way Boxed: Pick five unique numbers (e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- 60-Way Boxed: Pick a pair of the same number plus three unique numbers (e.g. 1, 1, 2, 3, 4)
- 30-Way Boxed: Pick two different pairs of numbers and one unique number (e.g. 1, 1, 2, 2, 3)
- 20-Way Boxed: Pick three of the same number and two unique numbers (e.g. 1, 1, 1, 2, 3)
- 10-Way Boxed: Pick three of the same number and a pair of another number (e.g. 1, 1, 1, 2, 2)
- 5-Way Boxed: Pick four of the same number and a unique number (e.g. 1, 1, 1, 1, 2)
- PAIR: Bet the first two, three or four numbers, OR the last two, three or four numbers, in exact order. There are six Pair bet styles:
- Front Four: If the first four unique numbers are drawn in exact order, you win (e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4, X)
- Back Four: If the last four numbers are drawn in exact order, you win (e.g. X, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Front Three: If the first three numbers are drawn in exact order, you win (e.g. 1, 2, 3, X, X)
- Back Three: If the last three numbers are drawn in exact order, you win (e.g. X, X, 3, 4, 5)
- Front Pair: If the first two numbers are drawn in exact order, you win (e.g. 1, 2, X, X, X)
- Back Pair: If the last two numbers are drawn in exact order, you win (e.g. X, X, X, 4, 5)
- BACK-UP: Combines a Straight and Boxed bet in one ticket. A Straight win receives both the Straight and Boxed prizes. A Boxed win receives the Boxed prize. Minimum wager $1.
Prizes and Odds of Winning
Check the table below to see what you could win and the odds of taking home a prize on a Pick 5 Straight or Boxed bet. How much you wager determines the amount you can win.
Please scroll down to see Front/Back Boxed bet prizes and odds.
| Wager Type | Prize ($0.50 Wager) | Prize ($1 Wager) | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | $25,000 | $50,000 | 1 in 100,000 |
| 120-Way Box | $208.50 | $417 | 1 in 833 |
| 60-Way Box | $417 | $834 | 1 in 1,667 |
| 30-Way Box | $834 | $1,668 | 1 in 3,333 |
| 20-Way Box | $1,250 | $2,500 | 1 in 5,000 |
| 10-Way Box | $2,500 | $5,000 | 1 in 10,000 |
| 5-Way Box | $5,000 | $10,000 | 1 in 20,000 |
Front/Back Boxed Bet Prizes and Odds
The following table shows information on prizes and chances of winning for Front Four, Back Four, Front Three, Back Three, Front Two, and Back Two:
| Match in Exact Order | Odds of Winning | Prize ($0.50 Wager) | Prize ($1 Wager) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First four numbers | $2,500 | $5,000 | 1 in 10,000 |
| Last four numbers | $2,500 | $5,000 | 1 in 10,000 |
| First three numbers | $250 | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| Last three numbers | $250 | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| First two numbers | $25 | $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Last two numbers | $25 | $50 | 1 in 100 |