Winning $225K Kentucky Lottery Ticket Sold in Louisville

The top prize ticket was purchased at a gas station on Bardstown Road.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A winning Kentucky Lottery ticket worth $225,000 was sold at a gas station in Louisville. The ticket matched all the numbers in the Cash Ball 225 drawing on Friday night. The Kentucky Lottery is advising the winner to sign the back of the ticket, keep it in a secure location, and claim the prize within 180 days at the lottery headquarters in Louisville.

Why it matters

Lottery jackpots generate excitement and interest in the community, and a large prize like this can have a significant impact on the winner's life. The Kentucky Lottery also provides funding for scholarships and grants for college students across the state.

The details

The winning ticket was purchased at the 6102 Petroleum gas station on Bardstown Road in Louisville. The ticket matched the numbers 3, 9, 11, 13 and the Cash Ball of 4, winning the $225,000 top prize. Kentucky Lottery officials are advising the winner to claim the prize at the lottery headquarters in Louisville.

  • The winning ticket was purchased on Friday, March 1, 2026.
  • The drawing for the $225,000 prize took place on Friday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Kentucky Lottery

The state-run lottery that operates in Kentucky, providing funding for scholarships and grants for college students.

6102 Petroleum

The gas station located on Bardstown Road in Louisville where the winning $225,000 lottery ticket was sold.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The winner must claim the $225,000 prize at the Kentucky Lottery headquarters in Louisville within 180 days of the drawing.

The takeaway

This large lottery prize is an exciting win for the Louisville community and highlights the impact the Kentucky Lottery has in providing funding for education across the state.