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Wisconsin Lottery Sees Major Wins Over the Weekend
11/13/2025, 9:39:06 PM
Recent Winning Tickets and Jackpot Highlights
The Wisconsin Lottery experienced a significant weekend, with three notable winning tickets totaling $723,297. A winning $350,000 SuperCash! ticket was sold at Shell on 3100 W. Washington in West Bend, while a $20,000 Mega Millions ticket was purchased at Kwik Trip on 2033 North Ave. in Sheboygan. Additionally, a player in Kaukauna won $353,297 from a "Hit the Jackpot" Fast Play ticket purchased at Freedom BP on Highway 55, marking the largest lottery prize ever sold at that location.
The Mega Millions ticket was enhanced by a built-in Multiplier, which turned a $10,000 base prize into a $20,000 win. The winning numbers for the Mega Millions ticket were 16-21-23-48-70, with the Mega Ball being 5. The estimated jackpot for the upcoming Mega Millions drawing is $900 million, making it the eighth-largest jackpot in the game's history.
Lottery Game Details and Claiming Prizes
The Wisconsin Lottery offers various games, including Powerball, Mega Millions, SuperCash!, Pick 3, Pick 4, All or Nothing, Megabucks, and Badger 5. Drawings for these games occur at different times throughout the week. For instance, Powerball drawings are held at 9:59 p.m. CT on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, while Mega Millions takes place at 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Players have 180 days from the draw date to claim their winnings. Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer, while larger prizes must be claimed in person at a Lottery Office or via mail. Notably, due to Wisconsin's open records laws, lottery winners cannot remain anonymous, as their names and cities must be disclosed upon request.
Odds of Winning and Game Features
The odds of winning the SuperCash! top prize are 1 in 1,631,312, while the odds for the Mega Millions jackpot are significantly lower at 1 in 290,472,336. The Fast Play Progressive Jackpot, which can be won instantly, has odds of 1 in 240,000. The amount won from the Progressive Jackpot varies based on the ticket price, with $10 tickets winning 100% of the jackpot.
Criticism & Opposition
While the lottery provides substantial prizes, critics argue that it can encourage gambling addiction and financial irresponsibility among players. Concerns have been raised about the impact of lottery games on low-income individuals, who may spend a disproportionate amount of their income on tickets.
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The recent lottery wins highlight the ongoing popularity of these games in Wisconsin, as players eagerly anticipate the next drawing and potential life-changing prizes.
