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May is always one of the most exciting months in Indiana, but thanks to Hoosier Lottery ticket sales the celebration is getting started a little early.
On Wednesday night, the $143.4 million Powerball® jackpot was won in Indiana and Kansas. In addition to the jackpot-winning ticket, 14 tickets worth $1 million and five tickets worth $2 million were sold across the state.
The jackpot-winning ticket in Indiana was sold at Al’s Supermarket, located at 702 E. Lincolnway in La Porte. The prize amount for each jackpot winning ticket is $71.7 million.
“This is a historic and incredibly exciting moment for the Hoosier Lottery and for players across Indiana,” said Sarah M. Taylor, executive director of the Hoosier Lottery. “Indiana has long had a special connection to Powerball selling the very first jackpot ticket back in 1992. Last night’s drawing continued that tradition in a truly remarkable way. From La Porte to Spencer, Fort Wayne to North Vernon, and several communities in between, Hoosier Lottery players across the state have a lot to celebrate.”
The $1 million winning Powerball tickets were sold in the following Indiana communities:
The $2 million winning Powerball with Power Play® tickets were sold in the following Indiana communities:
Winning retail locations will be shared once the Hoosier Lottery completes required security steps.
The winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, are: 3-19-35-51-67 with the Powerball of 15 and a Power Play of 2X. Players may check their tickets with the free Hoosier Lottery Mobile App by downloading here.
The jackpot ticket holder should ensure their ticket is in a secure place and consider seeking appropriate legal and financial advice. They may contact Hoosier Lottery customer service at 1-800-955-6886 for specific claim instructions.
Since its first drawing in 1992, Powerball has inspired the country with a chance to become a millionaire, while raising $25 billion for good causes supported by lotteries. Indiana had the very first Powerball jackpot winner in 1992 and leads the nation in Powerball jackpot wins with 40.
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, May 2, is an estimated $20 million.
Powerball Overall Odds are 1 in 25.