News Summary
Bowling Green, Kentucky, is celebrating after a $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at the Five Star gas station on Louisville Road. The winner matched four white ball numbers and the red Powerball during the March 17 drawing. While there was no jackpot winner, the excitement continues as the Powerball jackpot climbs to $416 million. Winners are reminded to claim their prizes at the Kentucky Lottery headquarters and to play responsibly. This significant event highlights the joy and potential of lottery games in the community.
Winning $50,000 Powerball Ticket Purchased at Bowling Green Gas Station
Bowling Green, Kentucky, is buzzing with excitement after a lucky ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a local gas station. Fans of the Powerball lottery, you might want to pay attention to this one! The winning ticket was snagged at the Five Star gas station located at 7288 Louisville Road. Now that’s what we call a significant fill-up!
How the Win Happened
This jackpot miracle happened during the March 17 Powerball drawing when the lucky ticket holder matched four white ball numbers and the red Powerball to secure the third-place prize. Please note, the odds of snagging this prize are 1 in 913,129, making it quite a remarkable win! The winning numbers were 11, 18, 23, 38, 60, and the red Powerball was 9.
It’s good to know that you don’t need to match the white ball numbers in any specific order to claim your winnings. So even if you mixed up your numbers, don’t lose hope too soon!
What Winners Need to Know
For those among us who are becoming fast friends with luck, lottery officials have some important notes. Winners must claim their prizes at the Kentucky Lottery headquarters in Louisville. Make sure to sign the back of your ticket and store it in a secure spot. Tickets must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing, so don’t let your good fortune gather dust! If you are the proud new owner of that ticket, you can schedule an appointment by calling the Kentucky Lottery at 1-877-789-4532.
More Lottery Fun!
Even though there was no jackpot winner in the March 17 Powerball drawing, the current Powerball jackpot stands at a whopping $416 million. Just think about what you could do with that—pay off debts, travel the world, help your favorite charity, or even buy a pet camel! The next chance to win is set for 11 p.m. EDT on March 19. Mark your calendars!
A Winning Streak in Kentucky
There have been some amazing stories in the lottery world lately. Recently, a first-time player in Kentucky stunned everyone by winning $100,000 after discovering her ticket in the trash. Talk about luck! It’s a reminder to keep an eye on those tickets; you never know what might be waiting to be found!
What Lottery Funds Support
Since it started in 1999, the Kentucky Lottery has been a blessing for many. The proceeds have funded scholarships and grants for over 1 million Kentucky college students. So remember, when you buy a ticket, you are also helping to pave the way for someone’s future!
Need Help?
If you feel that you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, assistance is available. You can reach out by calling 1-800-522-4700 for help. It’s always best to play responsibly and keep the fun in the game!
Good luck to anyone playing in the upcoming draw, and remember, you could be the next lucky winner like the one in Bowling Green. Stay hopeful!
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- WBKO: 50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Bowling Green
- Kentucky.com: $50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold
- WNKY: Powerball Ticket Worth $50,000 Sold
- WLKY: Kentucky Powerball Ticket Sold for $50,000
- WHAS11: Unclaimed $50,000 Lottery Ticket Sold in Kentucky
- Wikipedia: Powerball
- Google Search: Kentucky Lottery
- Google Scholar: Lottery Winnings Impact
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: Lottery Winners
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