Ky Lottery Winners 2022 (2024)

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Has anyone in KY won the lottery? ›

The Powerball drawing held Monday night produced a $10 million winning ticket with the second-chance Double Play draw, according to a release from the Kentucky Lottery. This is the state's first top tier Powerball Double Play win since the game debuted in late 2023.

According to officials with the Kentucky Lottery, if a player asks to remain anonymous, the Kentucky Lottery will not publicize their identity. However, players must complete a claim form to claim prizes over $600 so the Kentucky Lottery can verify the player's identity and make the tax withholdings.

Kentucky's 18 Powerball winners put the Bluegrass State ahead of other lottery heavyweights such as Louisiana and Florida, which have seen 17 winners apiece from their respective populaces, while Arizona and California round out the list nationally with 14 winners each.

New York state is home to the most Mega Millions jackpot winners, with 42 winning tickets sold in the Empire State. California follows with 36 winning tickets sold in-state.

PERRY COUNTY, Kentucky — Two winning Powerball tickets worth $50,000 each were sold in Kentucky for the drawing on Saturday, March 30th. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the winning tickets were purchased at: Corner Market, 6286 Highway 433, Willisburg, Ky. 40078 (Washington County)

Sign the back of the ticket immediately and then store it somewhere secure. A safe deposit box at a bank or a safe in your home are good choices. Check with your state's lottery office about their deadlines and rules for claiming the jackpot, which you can do with an anonymous phone call.

Prizes up to $600 may be claimed at any Kentucky Lottery retailer. You do not need a claim form. If you won playing online, prizes up to $600 will be directly deposited into your online account. For prizes above $600, you will receive an email with instructions on how to process your claim and collect your winnings.

Each Mega Millions play costs $2. Add Megaplier for $1 more per play.

New York, the state with the most wins, has been participating in the Mega Millions lottery since 2002. The good news is that no matter which state or town you live in, your ticket has an equal chance of winning. The Mega Millions odds don't change, no matter where you play.

Who won the most recent Mega Millions? ›

Mega Millions' most recent winner was an anonymous player in Illinois who won a $552 million jackpot ($260.2 million cash) on June 4.

Winners must claim their prizes at Kentucky Lottery's headquarters, 1011 W. Main St. in Louisville. Winners are encouraged to contact the lottery (1-877-789-4532) to make an appointment to claim their prize.

Yes, gambling winnings are classed as ordinary income and are therefore taxable in Kentucky.

On April 4, 1989, ticket sales began at over 5,000 licensed retailers with over $5 million in sales on the first day. Kentucky Lottery players had two Scratch-off games to choose from, including, Beginner's Luck ($1) and Kentucky Derby Dreamstakes ($2). Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.