A man from Malaga, Ohio, has won $50,000 after accidentally purchasing the wrong lottery ticket. Ron, who only gave his first name to the Ohio Lottery, had intended to buy a Mega Millions ticket but instead played Pick 5.
After a recent lucky streak that included winning several 50/50 raffles and $500 on the Super Bowl, Ron went to a Walmart to purchase a Mega Millions ticket. He was shocked when he scanned the ticket and discovered a $50,000 prize, only to later realise he had actually played Pick 5.
Ron matched all five numbers during the February 5 evening draw. The odds of matching all five numbers in a straight bet are 1 in 100,000, according to the Ohio Lottery. A customer service agent told him: “There’s no mistake. You won $50,000!”
After taxes, Ron took home $36,625. He told the Ohio Lottery that his wife was stunned by the news, as she is typically the lucky one. He plans to spoil his grandchildren and donate to his church.
