$1 million Powerball^® win claimed by Johnson County man

One Powerball^® entry matched all five numbers—only missing the Powerball—valid for $1 million in the drawing on Wednesday, November 10. Joey Russell claimed the $1 million Powerball win simply saying, “I’m pretty happy.” 

The Caterpillar employee who lives on the Johnson County side of Edinburgh enjoys playing jackpot games like Powerball, Mega Millions^® and Hoosier Lotto^® saying, “I just enjoy the dream of winning.”  

The day he bought the ticket, Joey stopped for gas at Casey’s #2582 located at 210 West Center Cross Street in Edinburgh and decided to purchase three tickets. 

A few days later, one of his grandsons called and said, “Did you hear someone hit the Lottery at the Casey’s where you buy your tickets?” 

He went back to Casey’s and scanned the tickets. He quickly realized five numbers matched on his Powerball ticket, and the store monitor indicated he should visit the Hoosier Lottery Prize Payment office. 

“I did not know what matching five numbers paid out. I was thinking maybe $10,000,” recalls Joey. After calling the Hoosier Lottery office, it became clear: $1 million!

Joey shared, “I never win anything! I told my wife about the win, and at first, she did not believe me. Then she got a little excited!”

After claiming the prize Joey’s first appointment is at a financial investment firm, Integrity Wealth Management in Columbus, Ind. “My goal is to invest, pay off our home and hopefully retire a little sooner. My excitement grows a little bit more every day.”

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