Someone who stopped at a Greenfield Kroger fuel station for gas or snacks is now sitting on a $50,000 Powerball ticket, lottery officials say, and the jackpot just keeps growing. The drawing on Saturday produced white-ball numbers 16, 20, 44, 48 and 50 with Powerball 15, and with no jackpot winner the top prize will roll into the next drawing. The advertised jackpot for the upcoming drawing is an estimated $312 million.
According to WISH-TV, the Hoosier Lottery says the $50,000 ticket was purchased at Kroger 952 Fuel Center at 1569 North State Street in Greenfield. Official draw listings and several state lottery pages show the June 20 winning numbers as 16-20-44-48-50 with Powerball 15, and the Virginia Lottery lists the same numbers and the next advertised jackpot at about $312 million. The Hoosier Lottery had not named a claimant as of publication, according to WISH-TV.
How to check your ticket and claim
The Hoosier Lottery urges anyone who thinks they may be holding the winning slip to sign and secure the ticket, then verify the numbers with its free myLOTTERY mobile app. In its claim guidance the Hoosier Lottery notes that draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing and that prizes of $50,000 or more require contacting customer service at 1-800-955-6886 to arrange a claim appointment. Officials also recommend consulting a financial adviser before claiming large prizes.
Retailers that sell winning tickets often get a brief surge of local attention, and Kroger's Greenfield fuel center may see curious customers asking whether the prize has been claimed. If you think you have the lucky ticket, double-check the numbers, sign the back and follow the lottery's claim instructions promptly.
