The couple from Kendallville found the winning ticket between seats in their car.
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. — A northeast Indiana couple has presented a lottery ticket worth $1 million, doing so just hours before the ticket would have expired.
The couple, who requested anonymity, said they found the winning ticket between seats in their car.
“It was an emotional day for both of us,” they said.
The couple said they had seen news stories about the unclaimed prize and began looking for their ticket. The initial search wasn’t successful, but when they heard more recent stories about the claim deadline, they resumed the search and found it Christmas morning.
The ticket, which matched all five white balls, was bought at Kendallville Finish Line, located at 620 Professional Way, in Kendallville, Indiana, for the June 29 drawing.
The winning Powerball numbers for June 29 were: 26-51-54-61-69 with the Powerball of 25.
All Hoosier Lottery Draw game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing.
The ticketholder should ensure their ticket is in a secure place, consider meeting with a financial advisor and contact Hoosier Lottery customer service at 1-800-955-6886 for specific claim instructions.
Kendallville is approximately 150 miles northeast of downtown Indianapolis.
A lucky individual in [insert city/state] has come forward to claim their $1 million Powerball prize just moments before the deadline. The winning ticket was presented at [insert location], sparking excitement and disbelief among lottery officials and onlookers.
The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the ticket at a local convenience store just days before the drawing. They matched all five white balls in the recent Powerball game, narrowly missing out on the grand prize by not matching the Powerball number.
This stroke of luck comes as a surprise to many, as the deadline for claiming the prize was rapidly approaching. Fortunately, the winner acted just in time to secure their winnings and begin the process of collecting their well-deserved million-dollar prize.
Lottery officials are thrilled to see the ticket finally claimed and are eager to congratulate the winner in person. The lucky individual now has the opportunity to decide whether to take the prize as a lump sum or in annual payments.
As news of the $1 million-winning ticket spreads throughout the community, many are left wondering who the fortunate winner could be. One thing is for certain – this individual’s life is about to change in a big way thanks to their timely presentation of the winning ticket.
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