A lucky Powerball player in Decatur is $50,000 richer after hitting big over the weekend, Hoosier Lottery officials confirmed Monday. The winning ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball in Saturday night’s draw.
Decatur Player Scores Major Win at Local Casey’s
It’s the kind of news you dream about while standing in line for coffee.
A $50,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold at Casey’s gas station, located at 1321 West Adams Street in Decatur. According to Hoosier Lottery officials, the ticket matched four out of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn on Saturday, April 26.
The winning numbers? 12, 20, 26, 38, 40, and a Powerball of 5.
No one hit the jackpot this time around — it’s still climbing — but this Decatur win proves you don’t need to take the whole pot to cash in on some serious money.
Hoosier Lottery Urges Players to Check Their Tickets
The Hoosier Lottery is reminding players: double-check your numbers before you toss that ticket.
Seriously, it’s easier than you think to miss a winner. A spokesperson for the lottery said players can:
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Use the Hoosier Lottery Mobile App to scan tickets
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Visit authorized retailers and ask them to check
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Call customer service at 1-800-955-6886 for guidance
And if you’re the lucky ticket holder? You’ll need to contact Hoosier Lottery officials for specific claim instructions. Claims for prizes of $50,000 and up usually require a visit to one of their prize payment centers — no mailing that one in!
One quick reminder: winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize. After that, the ticket is worthless.
Here’s What $50K Can Buy You in Indiana Right Now
Let’s be honest: $50,000 can change your life — maybe not mansion-and-yacht level, but it sure makes a difference.
To put it in perspective, here’s what $50,000 could get you today in Indiana:
| Item | Estimated Cost |
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| Average new car | $48,000 |
| 20% down payment on $250,000 house | $50,000 |
| Full year of tuition + fees at Indiana University | $46,000 |
| 10+ Disney World vacations for a family of four | ~$5,000 each |
Not bad for a $2 ticket, right?
And with gas prices creeping up again, maybe buying that fuel-efficient hybrid car is looking like a pretty smart idea.
Powerball Fever: What’s Next for the Jackpot?
Even though Decatur saw a big win, the Powerball jackpot is still rolling.
After nobody claimed the top prize Saturday, the estimated jackpot for the next drawing climbed to a staggering $178 million. Yeah, that’s “buy a private island” kind of money.
Drawings happen every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday night. Sales for the next round cut off at 9:59 p.m. ET, so if you’re feeling lucky, better grab your ticket early.
One regular player at Casey’s, who didn’t want to be named, laughed and said, “Guess it’s back to the grind. Maybe next time it’ll be my turn!”
