News Summary
Bowling Green, Kentucky, is celebrating after a lucky ticket holder won $50,000 from the Powerball drawing on March 17. The winning ticket was purchased at the Five Star convenience store on Louisville Road. To claim the prize, the winner must visit the Kentucky Lottery headquarters in Louisville. The Powerball jackpot remains unclaimed at $416 million, with the next drawing scheduled for March 19, 2025. The Kentucky Lottery has made significant contributions to education, funding scholarships for over a million students since 1999.
Bowling Green Strikes Gold with $50,000 Powerball Win
Bowling Green, Kentucky, is buzzing with excitement after a lucky ticket holder scored a fabulous $50,000 from the Powerball drawing that took place on March 17. Can you feel the thrill? Just imagine the joyful celebration happening right now in homes throughout the city!
Where to Claim Your Prize
The winning ticket was snagged at the Five Star convenience store located at 7288 Louisville Road. If you happen to be the fortunate holder of this ticket, gear up because you’ll need to make your way to the Kentucky Lottery headquarters in Louisville. You can find them at 1011 W. Main St.. Remember to call 1-877-789-4532 to arrange an appointment for claiming your well-deserved prize. No one wants to miss out on celebrating their big win, right?
Lucky Numbers Revealed
Now, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of those winning numbers! The Powerball drawing gave us numbers: 11, 18, 23, 38, 60, and the Powerball number was 9. To snag that sweet $50,000 prize, the ticket holder matched four white ball numbers plus the Powerball itself. That’s no small feat! In fact, the odds of pulling off this impressive win are about 1 in 913,129. If you think winning the Powerball jackpot is tough, well, you’re not wrong!
The Jackpot Awaits
As of now, the Powerball jackpot remains unclaimed, which means it’s sitting pretty at an astonishing $416 million. The next drawing is set for 11 p.m. EST on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Just think about all the dreams that jackpot could fulfill—new homes, fancy cars, or maybe even a once-in-a-lifetime trip!
Kentucky Lottery’s Impact
In 2024 alone, the Kentucky Lottery paid out more than $1.5 billion in prizes. It’s not just the winners who benefit though; since 1999, proceeds from lottery ticket sales have been instrumental in funding scholarships and grants for over 1 million college students in Kentucky. That’s a lot of dreams being realized thanks to the Lottery!
Stories of Luck
Speaking of lucky winners, there’s a fascinating tale making rounds of a first-time player who stumbled upon a winning ticket worth $100,000 after digging through the trash! It goes to show that luck can really find you in the most unexpected places.
Stay Safe and Play Responsibly
For those considering giving the lottery a try, please remember to play responsibly. If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, there’s support available. Simply reach out to 1-800-522-4700 for help.
Bowling Green, your lucky moment is here! Whether you’re claiming a big win or daydreaming about the jackpot, keep those spirits high and maybe try your luck in the next drawing. Who knows, you might just be the next big winner!
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- WBKO: $50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Bowling Green
- Wikipedia: Powerball
- Kentucky.com: $50,000 Powerball Win
- Google Search: Kentucky Lottery
- WHAS11: Unclaimed $50,000 Lottery Ticket Sold in Kentucky
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- WLKY: Kentucky Powerball Ticket Sold for $50,000
- Google News: Kentucky Powerball
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