An Indianapolis resident may have just had their life turned upside down, in the best way possible, after purchasing a CA$H 5 lottery ticket that hit the jackpot. According to the Hoosier Lottery, a ticket sold at Rocky Marathon, located on Rockville Road, matched all five numbers during Thursday's drawing. The winning ticket is valued at a cool $311,407. FOX59 reported on the thrilling news first.
The presentation of the winning digits, 4-8-17-20-22, has caused a stir of excitement and prompts a check-your-pockets-twice kind of moment for those who tempted fate with a play. As detailed in a statement obtained by WIBC, the chances of securing a CA$H 5 jackpot are slim, with overall odds sitting at 1 in 11.
While the identity of the lucky ticket holder remains under wraps, the instructions for stepping forward are crystal clear. Hoosier Lottery urges the winner to make sure their golden ticket is safely stowed away until they can come forward to claim their prize. They also advise the victor to contact Hoosier Lottery customer service at 1-800-955-6886 for specific claim instructions, as noted on FOX59.
For CA$H 5 players who missed Thursday's win, they still have the chance to dream with each new draw. Those looking to see if their fortune has changed can do so by using the free Hoosier Lottery app, which clearly performs double duty when it comes to both choosing your potential winning numbers and checking them. The simple suggestion by officials to secure the ticket in a safe place and to consider seeking financial advice if you happen to be the winner, were echoed in guidance from the TriStateHomepage, navigating winners through the "what now?" in the event they struck it rich.
