Zionville man wins $338,787 Cash 5 jackpot

Zionville resident Michael Allen gambled on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and hit the jackpot, taking home $338,787.

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Allen bought his winning ticket at the Boone Kangaroo Express on State Farm Road.

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He won the prize on Saturday by matching all five white balls.

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After the necessary state and federal tax withholdings, Allen took home $241,386 when he showed up to the lottery's headquarters on Monday to claim his reward.

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There is a 1 in 962,598 chance of winning the Cash 5 jackpot. The jackpot for Monday is $110,000.

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The lottery can earn an average of $2.5 million per day for education thanks to ticket sales from draw games like Cash 5.

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Fiscal Year 2021 Total: $2,159,696

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Financial Aid: $69,252

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