WASHINGTON — A single lottery ticket sold in Daviess County has made someone an instant multi-millionaire, matching all six numbers in the Wednesday night drawing to claim a massive $35.5 million Hoosier Lotto jackpot.
According to the Hoosier Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased at Casey’s General Store, located at 1466 South State Road 57 in Washington. The ticket matched all six winning numbers drawn on September 2: 15-16-22-24-43-44.
Before the top prize was hit, the $35.5 million total stood as the second-largest state-only lottery jackpot in the entire nation and the fourth-largest overall.
The prize had been building for over a year following dozens of consecutive rollovers. The last time a player hit the Hoosier Lotto grand prize was August 16, 2025, when a $9.9 million ticket was sold in Columbus, Indiana.
For selling the winning ticket, the Casey’s location on South State Road 57 is eligible to receive a 1% retailer performance bonus from the Hoosier Lottery, capped at $100,000.
Claim Instructions and Deadline for the Winner
Under Indiana law, draw game winners have exactly 180 days from the drawing date to formally claim their prize. The holder of the winning ticket has until March 1, 2027, to come forward.
Hoosier Lottery officials advise the ticket holder to take the following immediate steps:
- Secure the Ticket: Sign the back of the physical ticket immediately and keep it in a safe, secure place.
- Seek Advice: Consult with a trusted financial planner or legal advisor before claiming the cash or annuity payout options.
- Contact Officials: Call Hoosier Lottery customer service at 1-800-955-6886 for specific prize claim procedures and instructions.
Following the jackpot hit, the estimated Hoosier Lotto jackpot resets to $1 million.
