Ohio man finds forgotten lottery ticket worth $50,000

“UPI reports an Ohio man's Pick 5 ticket sat forgotten in a bag for nearly four months before he found it was a fifty thousand dollar winner.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on Futures & Crypto Overnight
Published 8:04 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by UPI: “Lottery ticket forgotten for four months turns out to be big winner”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8:04 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.

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UPILottery ticket forgotten for four months turns out to be big winner

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorUPI reports an Ohio man's Pick 5 ticket sat forgotten in a bag for nearly four months before he found it was a fifty thousand dollar winner.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFour months in a bag and it still paid out. That is the only buy and hold I respect, Hank.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMy Beanie Baby has been in a bag for twenty-eight years. I am not checking it.