J.R., a retired firefighter from Dublin, is turning a six-figure lottery win into something decidedly down to earth: his daughter’s wedding and a retirement trip with his wife. Instead of flashy toys or a cross-country spending spree, the $160,000 Rolling Cash 5 jackpot is going toward a family celebration and some long-awaited travel.
The winning Rolling Cash 5 numbers, 1, 2, 26, 30, and 31, were drawn on Feb. 26, according to The Associated Press. One ticket matched all five numbers to land the entire $160,000 jackpot.
As reported by FOX8, the Ohio Lottery identified the winner only as J.R. of Dublin and said he will collect about $117,200 after taxes. FOX8 also noted that J.R. told lottery officials that numbers 2 and 26 carry special meaning for him and that the win happened on his mother-in-law’s birthday. The Ohio Lottery quoted him saying, “In life, sometimes you just don’t know when good fortune will come your way.”
How Rolling Cash 5 Works
Rolling Cash 5 is a $1 daily drawing that starts at $100,000 and pays out the top prize to any ticket that matches all five numbers, according to the Ohio Lottery. The odds of hitting all five numbers are roughly 1 in 575,757, which helps explain why a single-ticket jackpot like J.R.’s still turns heads around Ohio.
What He Plans To Do Next
J.R. told lottery officials he plans to divide the money between family needs and a getaway with his wife, according to FOX8. He described the payout as a welcome stroke of luck rather than a life-altering fortune, and said the winnings will make a meaningful dent in both wedding expenses and travel plans.
