How to Claim Your Prize

Office Closure

All three Hoosier Lottery Prize Payment locations will be closed on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, and Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Our offices will reopen on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

You've Won! Now What?

First off, congratulations! Now let’s get you your prize. 

Our Prize Payment offices are open to the public for in-person redemption of prizes. We continue to encourage players to redeem their prizes by mail. See complete details on how to mail in your claim below.

Please make sure to sign and complete the back of your ticket.
    •    For Scratch-off games you have 180 days from the game end date to claim your prize.
    •    For Draw games you have 180 days from the drawing date to claim your prize.
    •    For Fast Play games you have 180 days from the purchase date to claim your prize.

If you've won under $600:

• Redeem at participating Hoosier Lottery retailers (most retailers will redeem tickets up to $25, and some will redeem up to $599). Please check with your individual retailer on their redemption capabilities and policies.
• Redeem via mail (directions below)

If you've won $600 - $49,999:

• Redeem via mail (directions below)
• Redeem at Hoosier Lottery Prize Payment Centers in Indianapolis, Mishawaka or Evansville

If you've won $50,000 or more:

• Please contact us at 1-800-955-6886 to schedule an appointment to claim your prize

To Claim Your Prize by Mail

The Hoosier Lottery continues to encourage players to claim prizes via mail.

1. Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket 
2. Print and fill out the winner claim form (multiple tickets totaling $599 and under may be claimed with one form) 
   • Leave lines 1-6 blank 
   • Complete lines 7-19 
   • Sign and date the form on the lines indicated 
   • Please note: the claim form must be completed as directed or your claim may be returned to you. 
3. Fill out IRS FORM 5754 (if more than one person is claiming the prize) 
4. Make a copy of the following: 
   • Completed winner claim form
   • Front and back of your winning ticket 
   • Valid Government Issued Photo ID (for prize amounts of $600 or more) 
5. Staple your winning ticket and copy of your valid Government Issued Photo ID to the original (signed) claim form and mail those items to the Hoosier Lottery Headquarters. 
6. Expect to receive your check within approximately 7 to 10 business days 
7. For prizes over $599, we suggest mailing items via UPS, FedEx or USPS Certified

The Hoosier Lottery is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets and we do not reimburse postage charges associated with any of these services.

As part of winning prizes from the Hoosier Lottery, it is our policy to reserve the right to share and display some of your information on our website and social media pages. See our Privacy Policy for more information.

If you have questions or need more information regarding filing a claim, please contact Hoosier Lottery Customer Service at 1-800-955-6886.

Winner Tips and Education

 

Resources for Winners

We know that winning the lottery can be the beginning of an exciting chapter in your life.

The Hoosier Lottery provides resources to players who win to help with navigating the financial implications of winning the lottery.

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