A quick stop at a Vancouver Fred Meyer just turned into an $825,000 payday for one very lucky shopper. The customer matched all five numbers in Sunday’s Hit 5 drawing, landing the full cashpot with a ticket bought at the Fred Meyer on Southeast McGillivray Boulevard in Vancouver. The store will also collect a selling bonus for being the place where lightning struck.
Where the ticket was sold
As reported by The Olympian, a Washington's Lottery spokesperson confirmed the winning Hit 5 ticket was sold at Fred Meyer, 16600 Southeast McGillivray Boulevard in Vancouver. The retailer will receive an $8,250 bonus for selling the winning play. The winner has not yet stepped into the spotlight or publicly claimed the prize.
Winning numbers and draw details
The winning numbers in Sunday’s Hit 5 draw were 10, 12, 13, 16 and 41, according to Washington's Lottery. Hit 5 drawings are held every night at 8 p.m. The Lottery notes that ticket sales for the current day's drawing close at 7:45 p.m., then reopen at 7:46 p.m. for the following day. Players are urged to check the official results before trying to claim any prize.
What the prize and retailer bonus mean
Hit 5 cashpots start at $100,000 and keep growing until someone matches all five numbers. This particular pot had worked its way up to roughly $825,000 by the time it was hit, according to The Olympian. The retailer bonus is a built in thank you for stores that sell big winning tickets and will be paid to the McGillivray Boulevard Fred Meyer. After a win like this, store staff and the winner typically work with Lottery officials to verify the ticket and arrange the claims process.
How to play and the odds
Hit 5 tickets cost $1 per play. Players select five numbers between 1 and 42 or let the terminal pick for them with a Quick Pick. Tickets can be purchased for up to 25 consecutive drawings. The odds of landing the Hit 5 cashpot are about 1 in 851,000, according to Washington's Lottery. Smaller prizes can usually be claimed right at participating retailers, while larger jackpots generally require a trip to a Lottery regional office.
Help and next drawing
If gambling is becoming a problem rather than a bit of fun, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling at 1-800-522-4700 or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling for confidential resources and support. The next Hit 5 drawing is tonight at 8 p.m., and players should always confirm the official numbers on Washington's Lottery before taking any steps to claim a prize.
