A quick grocery stop in Seattle turned into a life-changing score when a shopper turned a $1 Hit 5 ticket into a six-figure payday. The player matched all five numbers in the May 28 drawing, snagging a $630,000 cashpot. The lucky ticket was picked up during a routine run to the Safeway on Southwest 28th Avenue in Seattle.
Winning numbers and game details
According to Washington's Lottery, the May 28 Hit 5 drawing landed on 13, 20, 21, 35 and 40, and just one ticket matched the full set. That lone slip of paper is now worth the entire $630,000 cashpot.
Hit 5 tickets cost $1 per play, and cashpots start at $100,000. The odds of matching all five balls are roughly 1 in 851,000, so this shopper beat some very long chances. Drawings are held nightly at 8 p.m., with ticket sales for each day’s draw closing at 7:45 p.m.
Where the ticket was sold
The winning ticket was sold at the Safeway grocery store at 9620 Southwest 28th Ave. in Seattle, and the retailer will collect a $6,300 bonus for selling the jackpot ticket, as reported by The News Tribune. A lottery spokesperson confirmed both the store location and the payout. The spot is within easy driving distance for shoppers across the metro area, which means plenty of regulars are now checking their pockets and glove compartments.
Claiming and help
Per Washington's Lottery guidelines, winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim prizes. Any prize of $601 or more must be claimed at a Washington's Lottery office. Officials urge winners to sign the back of the ticket, bring a valid photo ID and call ahead for appointments on large claims so staff can be ready for the paperwork and payout.
For anyone worried that gambling might be getting out of hand, the National Council on Problem Gambling operates a confidential helpline at 1-800-522-4700.
