James Campbell of Columbus is suddenly a lot richer after matching the Hoosier Lottery's Wild 10s Fast Play rolling jackpot and walking away with $417,298. He bought the winning ticket at Meyer's Grocery on June 12, then later posed with an oversized official check. Campbell told a local paper he was thrilled and joked that his 90-year-old sister should start shopping for a new car.
According to the Hoosier Lottery, the June 12 winners list shows "JAMES CAMPBELL" as the $417,298 Fast Play winner at MEYER'S GROCERY in Columbus. The state's winners page lists prize-claim options and urges winners to keep their tickets in a secure place while they complete the claim process. The entry serves as the official notice of the payout and appears alongside other recent Hoosier Lottery winners.
How Wild 10s Works
The Hoosier Lottery describes Wild 10s as a $10 rolling-jackpot Fast Play game with "Overall Odds: 1 in 3.35." The top prize amount is set at the time of purchase and can grow between sales until a ticket hits the jackpot. Fast Play tickets print instantly at retailers or vending machines, so players find out on the spot whether they have won.
Winner's Reaction
As reported by The Republic, Campbell said he had been playing Wild 10s on and off once the rolling jackpot climbed past $300,000. The paper published a photo of him holding his check and quoted him telling his 90-year-old sister to start looking for new cars.
Where the Ticket Was Sold
The winning ticket was sold at Meyer's Grocery, listed at 8031 S. State Road 58 in Columbus. Public business listings such as MapQuest show that address and a Hunt Brothers Pizza outlet operating at the same site. Small grocery and convenience stores like Meyer's commonly sell Fast Play tickets, making them frequent sources of instant-game winners.
Campbell's prize joins dozens of recent Fast Play payouts posted to the state's winners page this month. New winners are urged to sign their ticket and follow official instructions before claiming their prize.
