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Indiana's state lottery is on the hunt for the lucky holder of a $9.9 million Hoosier Lotto ticket.

One lucky Hoosier Lotto ticket has transformed a life forever by hitting an incredible $9.9 million jackpot in Saturday's drawing, as confirmed by Indiana's official state lottery. Lottery officials urged everyone who bought tickets in Bartholomew County

Published on August 19, 2025

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Summary

  • One lucky Hoosier Lotto ticket has transformed a life forever by hitting an incredible $9.9 million jackpot in Saturday's drawing, as confirmed by Indiana's official state lottery.
  • Lottery officials urged everyone who bought tickets in Bartholomew County to check them carefully.
  • This beloved game offers players the thrilling opportunity to claim an array of prizes, with a tantalizing jackpot as the crowning glory.


Indiana's Hoosier Lottery is thrilled to announce its search for a lucky individual who has recently won a truly life-altering prize.

Single ticket holder scores $9.9m Hoosier Lotto jackpot

This week, the lottery urged ticket holders in Bartholomew County to take another look at their tickets, especially if they purchased them at Jack's Place on 910 3rd St. in Columbus. That's because one lucky person snagged the winning ticket for the Hoosier Lotto's Saturday draw. On August 16th, the numbers 1, 21, 26, 31, 33, and 34 were picked, and incredibly, someone matched them all, claiming a staggering $9.9 million jackpot. While the identity of the lucky winner remains a mystery, we know the life-changing ticket emerged from that local store. This monumental win is the third jackpot hit for the Hoosier Lotto in Indiana this year. March was a particularly charmed month, with one player hauling in a massive $42.5 million on March 12th and another raking in $1.2 million on March 22nd. The Hoosier Lottery reminds everyone to carefully check their tickets; one fleeting moment could radically transform someone's life in an instant.

Hoosier Lotto drawings take place twice per week

Every Wednesday and Saturday night, just as the clock strikes 11:00 PM ET, excitement pulses through Indiana with the Hoosier Lotto draw. To secure your place in the same day's thrill, grab your ticket by 10:39 PM ET. For only $2, a world of possibilities is in your hands, available at retailers throughout the state. Choose your lucky numbers or let fate decide with the Quick Pick option. And for those who crave even more anticipation, the Hoosier Lotto’s +PLUS feature is just an extra $1 away, unlocking the chance to win $1 million or other enticing prizes. The odds are stacked in your favor with a 1 in 6 chance of winning, both for Hoosier Lotto and +PLUS. So, dive in and feel the adrenaline of possibility with every ticket you hold.

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