BOISE, Idaho ÔÇô Someone holding an Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle ticket will be starting out the New Year as Idaho's newest millionaire. The Idaho Lottery announced the winning numbers in the sold out, 2015 edition of the Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle shortly before 10 PM Mountain Time this evening. And the $1,000,000 winning number for tonight's draw is:
0 8 7 1 6 2
In addition to the $1,000,000 top prize, the Idaho Lottery also announced the two $10,000 prize winning numbers from this year's game. They are:
1 4 5 4 7 3
1 6 4 5 0 3
"As an Idaho-only game, the Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle continued to be one of our most popular and fastest sell-out games of the year. This year's $1,000,000 Raffle was packed with more prizes than ever before including the new $1,000 instant win feature for every 25,000th ticket purchased. We thank everyone who participated in making this game a success for the good causes we support that benefit all Idahoans, Idaho Public Schools and the Permanent Building Fund. All players holding Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle tickets should sign the back of them and keep them in a safe place until claiming their prize," said Jeff Anderson, Idaho Lottery Director.
All winning tickets of $1,000 or higher in this game must be claimed at Lottery offices in Boise. Players will have 180 days after the draw on December 31, 2015 to claim their prizes. Idaho Lottery offices are closed on January 1, 2016 in observation of New Year's Day. Offices will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 8 AM Mountain Time. All other prizes may be claimed at Idaho Lottery retail locations.
The Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle generated $800,000 in dividend revenue to benefit Idaho Public Schools and the Permanent Building Fund.
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