Idaho Cash players score six-figure jackpot. Where was winning ticket sold?
Two Utah residents recently scored a six-figure jackpot after buying a winning lottery ticket in Idaho, according to lottery officials.
The ticket matched all five numbers in the Tuesday, May 19, drawing, according to Idaho Lottery officials.
The lucky lottery winners split the $244,305 prize.
Here’s what to know:
Where was winning Idaho Cash ticket sold?
Michael Barnhart and Donna Ellis of Logan, Utah, purchased the winning Idaho Cash lottery ticket at a Shell gas station at 2 South State St. in Franklin, according to lottery officials.
Franklin is in southeastern Idaho, near the border with Utah.
What were the winning numbers?
The winning numbers in the May 19 Idaho Cash drawing were 2, 6, 17, 21 and 33, according to the Idaho Lottery.
When is the next Idaho Cash drawing?
Idaho Cash lottery drawings are held every night at 8 p.m.
The next Idaho Cash drawing will be at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3.
What is the current Idaho Cash jackpot?
The Idaho Cash jackpot starts at $20,000 and builds every day until there is a winner.
The estimated jackpot was at $44,600 as of Wednesday.
How do I play the Idaho Cash lottery game?
Each Idaho Cash lottery ticket gets you two plays for $1.
Each play requires five selections of a number between one through 45.
You can select five numbers between one and 45 or ask a computer to choose your numbers for you using the “quick pick” option. There’s also a multi-day number option that allows you to keep your selections consistent for up to 35 days.
Players who match all five winning numbers score the Idaho Cash lottery jackpot.
Matching four of the winning numbers will get you $200, while matching three is a $5 win.
Free tickets are only played with a quick pick selection. If you have a set of lucky numbers you want to use, you will need to purchase another ticket separately.
The “overall odds of winning a prize” are one in 5.7, according to the Idaho Lottery.
