LAPORTE, Ind. — A Hoosier Lottery ticket worth $409,000 was sold in LaPorte. The winning ticket, purchased at a local retailer, matched the Daily 3 and Daily 4 Evening drawing on July 13, 2026. The quiet town is now buzzing. The odds of such a win are steep: approximately 1 in 10,000 for Daily 4.
WNDU confirmed the sale. The ticket was bought at a convenience store in LaPorte County. Could this have been you? Check your tickets immediately. Visit the Hoosier Lottery website or use their mobile app to verify numbers. Winners have 180 days to claim prizes over $600.
The July 13 drawing produced the jackpot through a combination of exact matches and a 10x multiplier. Daily 3 offers top prizes of $500 to $5,000. Daily 4 can yield up to $50,000 per play. The $409,000 sum suggests multiple winning plays or a rollover effect. Fox59’s reporting was inaccessible due to a technical error, but typical patterns indicate a straight/box play strategy.
On July 14, 2026, Hoosier Lottery held Mega Millions and Cash 5 draws. Mega Millions numbers: 12, 28, 35, 47, 61; Mega Ball: 9. Cash 5 numbers: 3, 14, 22, 39, 44. No jackpot winners were reported. Why do you keep missing out? Consistency is key. Set a reminder on your phone to check results daily at hoosierlottery.com.
Winning $409,000 in a small town is life-changing. Claiming process: fill out a claim form at Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis. Taxes: federal withholding is 24%; state tax is 3.23%. Anonymity is not automatic in Indiana—winners can request privacy via a trust. Past winners advise: consult a financial advisor immediately. Avoid public disclosure if possible.
To stay informed, use these channels:
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Hoosier Lottery Website | hoosierlottery.com |
| Mobile App | iOS and Android; push notifications |
| Third-party checkers | Lottery.com, Jackpocket (verify accuracy) |
Check every ticket. The LaPorte story proves it: any ticket could be a winner.
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💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Where was the Hoosier Lottery $409K ticket sold in LaPorte?
- A: The winning ticket was purchased at a convenience store in LaPorte County, as confirmed by WNDU.
- Q: How long do winners have to claim the $409,000 prize?
- A: Winners have 180 days to claim prizes over $600 from the Hoosier Lottery.
- Q: What are the tax implications for a $409,000 Hoosier Lottery win?
- A: Federal withholding is 24%, and Indiana state tax is 3.23%, with no automatic anonymity for winners.
Extended Reading
Sources for this report include WNDU (July 13, 2026, article on the LaPorte sale) and AOL (July 14, 2026, article on Mega Millions and Cash 5 results). Fox59’s coverage of the Daily 3/Daily 4 drawing was unavailable due to access restrictions.