Lotto America Jackpot winner purchased in Vermillion

The South Dakota Lottery’s Wednesday drawings featured the state’s first multi-state jackpot winner since 2018.

Wednesday’s Lotto America drawing resulted in an estimated $4,010,000 jackpot winner. The winning ticket was purchased at Freedom Valu Center in Vermillion. The selling retailer will also receive a $10,000 retailer bonus.

The winning numbers were 26, 29, 30, 33, 40 and the Star Ball was 1. Wednesday’s jackpot win marks South Dakota’s first jackpot winner under Lotto America’s current format, which was launched in November 2017.

“This is an exciting time for the South Dakota Lottery, our players and our retail partners,” Lottery Executive Director Norm Lingle said. “We want to congratulate our winner but also stress the importance of taking the proper steps to fully enjoy their jackpot dreams.”

The winning player(s) will have the option to receive a one-time cash payment of $1,820,000 or 30 graduated annuity payments over the course of 29 years. Applicable Federal income taxes will be withheld.

The South Dakota Lottery advises the winner to sign the back of your ticket immediately and speak to a financial adviser before claiming the prize. Players have 180 days after the date of the drawing to claim their prize.

Players may claim their prize at any South Dakota Lottery redemption center. For more information on the prize claim process, visit https://lottery.sd.gov/claim-your-prize/.

The state’s General Fund, which supports K-12 schools, state universities and technical institutes, receives 70 percent of net revenue from lotto games such as Lotto America. The state’s Capital Construction Fund receives the remaining 30 percent This supports the Water and Environment Fund, the Ethanol Fuel Fund, and the State Highway Fund.

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