Kentucky Lottery Player Wins $225,000 Cash Ball Prize

A lucky lottery player who bought a ticket online in Kentucky matched all numbers to claim the top prize.

Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Gambling

Kentucky Lottery Player Wins $225,000 Cash Ball Prize

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An online lottery ticket purchased in Kentucky recently hit the $225,000 jackpot in the Cash Ball 225 game. The winning numbers were 4, 12, 14, 19, and the Cash Ball was 7.

Why it matters

This win marks the 10th time this year that a top-prize ticket has been awarded for the Cash Ball 225 game in the state.

The winning ticket is valued at $225,000 and is the 10th top-prize ticket sold for this specific game in 2026. The winner has a window of 180 days to claim their winnings.

The players

Kentucky Lottery

The state-run organization responsible for managing and regulating all lottery games sold to the public in Kentucky.

The details

The winning ticket correctly matched all four white ball numbers and the Cash Ball from the Friday drawing. To receive the prize, the winner must present the ticket at the official lottery headquarters located at 1011 W. Main St. in Louisville.

Timeline

  1. The winning numbers were drawn on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Culture Shift

The increasing shift toward online lottery ticket purchases mirrors the broader digital transformation of state-run gambling markets. This convenience-driven trend has streamlined how residents engage with the Kentucky Lottery compared to legacy in-person retail models.

If you purchased a ticket for the October 23 drawing, check your numbers against 4, 12, 14, 19, and 7 to see if you are the winner. The prize must be claimed in person at the Louisville headquarters within 180 days of the drawing.

The takeaway

Always double-check your online lottery tickets following every drawing to ensure no prizes go unclaimed. Remember that significant jackpots require a trip to official headquarters for prize validation and collection.

Further reading

For more information on state gaming, visit the Gambling section.

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