Indianapolis, Indiana – A lucky player in Hammond, Indiana, has just become $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning Powerball® ticket. The winning ticket, which matched four out of five numbers plus the Powerball, was sold at Grand Foods, located at 6835 Grand Ave. in Hammond, and is now the talk of the town.
The numbers that led to this major win on Saturday, May 31, were 1-29-37-56-68, with the Powerball number being 13. The ticket holder has likely been filled with excitement after discovering that their ticket was among the lucky few to win such a significant prize. Hoosier Lottery officials urge all players to carefully check their tickets, especially with the help of the free Hoosier Lottery Mobile App, which can easily be used to confirm whether or not a ticket is a winner.
For those holding winning tickets, it’s important to keep them secure and to carefully follow the instructions provided by the Hoosier Lottery. The ticket holder is advised to consider consulting with a financial advisor to navigate their newfound windfall and to reach out to the Hoosier Lottery customer service at 1-800-955-6886 for details on how to claim the prize.
Powerball has been a staple in the lives of lottery players since its inception in 1992, and the excitement continues to build each time the drawing occurs. Over the years, the game has not only given players a shot at life-changing jackpots but has also raised an impressive $25 billion for good causes supported by lotteries. Indiana, in particular, has seen its fair share of success with the game. In fact, the state was home to the very first Powerball jackpot winner in 1992 and has since led the nation with 39 Powerball jackpot wins.
As players across the country eagerly await the next drawing, the Powerball jackpot for Monday, June 2, is estimated to be a staggering $20 million. For those who didn’t win this time around, the opportunity to strike it rich is still very much alive.
So, for anyone who may have bought a ticket at Grand Foods in Hammond, it’s time to check your numbers—this $50,000 win might just be yours. And for those who are still hoping for the big one, the next Powerball drawing is right around the corner.
