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What is Ohio Pick 5 Midday?
Ohio Pick 5 Midday is a day time draw game where you try to pick five numbers between 0 and 9 that match the winning numbers drawn to win a cash prize. You can also select Quick Pick and the random number generator will choose the numbers for you. OH Pick 5 midday has an evening draw game as well.
Tickets cost $0.50 or $1 per play. OH Pick 5 drawings are held seven days a week and all Ohio Lottery results are available immediately after each drawing.
What are OH Pick 5 Mid-Day Draw Times?
Sales cut-off time is 12:25 pm ET. Draw time is approximately 4 minutes after the draw entry close.
| Draw Times | |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 12:29 pm ET |
| Monday | 12:29 pm ET |
| Tuesday | 12:29 pm ET |
| Wednesday | 12:29 pm ET |
| Thursday | 12:29 pm ET |
| Friday | 12:29 pm ET |
| Saturday | 12:29 pm ET |
How do I Play Ohio Pick 5 Mid Day Draw?
- PICK YOUR NUMBERS:
Ask for a Quick Pick and let the lottery terminal select the numbers for you, or choose five numbers between 0 and 9.
- BUY YOUR TICKET:
Pick one of four different play types: Straight, Box, Pairs or Back-Up Bet. Cash 5 tickets cost either $0.50 or $1 per play.
- PLAY MULTIPLE DRAWINGS:
You can play your numbers for up to 10 consecutive drawing dates on the same ticket. Just tell the cashier at the time of your purchase or mark the Advance Play box on your selection slip.
What are the Ohio Pick 5 Day Play Types?
STRAIGHT: Match the winning numbers in exact order to win.
BOX: Match the winning numbers in any order to win.
PAIRS: Pairs betting is wagering that the first two, three or four numbers or the last two, three or four numbers selected, in the exact order, match the numbers drawn by the Ohio Lottery.
BACK-UP BET: Back-up bet combines both a straight bet and box bet on one ticket. If your straight bet wins, you win both the straight amount and the boxed amount. If your numbers don’t match the straight, but match a combination of your numbers then you win only the boxed amount.
What Can I Win Playing Midday Draw 5?
| Play Type | Odds | Prize ($1 Wager) |
|---|---|---|
| Straight (Exact) | 1 in 100,000 | $50,000 |
| Box (5-Way) | 1 in 20,000 | $10,000 |
| Box (10-Way) | 1 in 10,000 | $5,000 |
| Box (20-Way) | 1 in 5,000 | $2,500 |
| Box (30-Way) | 1 in 3,333 | $1,668 |
| Box (60-Way) | 1 in 1,667 | $834 |
| Box (120-Way) | 1 in 833 | $417 |
| Front / Back Four (exact) | 1 in 10,000 | $5,000 |
| Front / Back Three (exact) | 1 in 1,000 | $500 |
| Front / Back Two (exact) | 1 in 100 | $50 |
Ohio Pick 5 Midday FAQs
A: Pick 5 is a twice daily draw game where players select five numbers, each from 0 through 9 to win a top prize of $50,000 for a straight $1 play.
Q: How much do Pick 5 tickets cost?
A: Tickets cost $0.50 or $1 per play.
Q: Where and when can I play OH Pick 5?
A: You can play both Midday and Evening Pick 5 at all Ohio Lottery retailers. Midday Draws take place at approximately 12:29 p.m. and evening draws at approximately 7:29 p.m. Sunday – Friday and 7:45 p.m. Saturdays. Tickets for each drawing may be purchased up to 4 minutes prior to the next drawing.
Q: Do Ohio Pick 5 tickets expire?
A: Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date on which the prize was won.
