BOISE, Idaho ÔÇô It's been the buzz all spring and now someone who played the Idaho Lottery's $500,000 Spring Raffle in Boise is holding a ticket worth half-a-million dollars. The Idaho Lottery has officially confirmed that yesterday's top prize winning ticket was sold at a Lottery retail location in Boise. Idaho Lottery officials are asking all players who participated in this spring's raffle to check their tickets carefully.

The winning number for the $500,000 Spring Raffle top prize is: 056797

"Including the top prize, there are a total of 5,000 prizes in this game," said Jeff Anderson, Idaho Lottery Director. "We are encouraging all of our players to check their tickets carefully and to sign the back of their Raffle tickets"

In addition to the top prize of $500,000, the Lottery is awarding 250 prizes worth $500, 1,500 prizes worth $50, and 3,249 prizes worth $25. Players can check their winning tickets at idaholottery.com, by calling the Idaho Lottery Winning Numbers hotline at 208-334-4656, or by visiting any Idaho Lottery retailer.

All winners have 180 days to claim their prize. The $500,000 winning prize must be claimed at the Idaho Lottery offices in Boise. All other prizes may be claimed at any Idaho Lottery retail location.

So far this morning, the winner of the $500,000 top prize has not contacted the Idaho Lottery.

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