INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – Two Hoosiers could win big after buying Mega Millions lottery tickets. The Hoosier Lottery says winning tickets were sold in St. Joseph and Fountain counties.
Each matched five out of five numbers, missing only the power ball, making them million-dollar winners.
Winning ticket holders are advised to keep their ticket in a secure place and contact the Hoosier Lottery for claim instructions.
*The Hoosier Lottery released the following:
Hoosier Lottery Mega Millions® tickets sold in St. Joseph and Fountain counties should be checked carefully as two entries won $1 million by matching five-out-of-five numbers—only missing the Mega Ball—in Tuesday night’s estimated $31 million jackpot drawing.
The two winning $1 million Mega Millions ticket were purchased at Golo Food Mart located at 12530 McKinley Avenue in Mishawaka, and Casey’s #1994 located at 311 Pearl Street in Covington. The winning Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, February 8 are: 1-17-20-52-54 with a Mega Ball of 2.
The ticket holders should ensure their ticket is in a secure place, consider meeting with a financial advisor and contact Hoosier Lottery customer service at 1-800-955-6886 for specific claim instructions.
Players can check their tickets with the free Hoosier Lottery Mobile App. The Mega Millions estimated jackpot for Friday, February 11 is $42 million.
Meanwhile, the estimated Powerball® jackpot for the Wednesday, February 9 drawing is $158 million.
The Hoosier Lottery continues to emphasize responsible gaming. Players are encouraged to keep play positive by knowing their game, setting a limit and keeping it fun.
Must be 18 or older to play. Please play responsibly. Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-994-8448.
Odds:
Mega Millions Overall Odds are 1 in 24. Odds of matching five-out-of-five numbers minus the Mega Ball 1 in 12,607,306. Mega Millions jackpot odds are 1 in 302,575,350.
Powerball Overall Odds are 1 in 25. Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338.
*The Hoosier Lotter a financial contributor to Adams Radio Group.
