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News Release: $1M Winning Gopher 5

$1M Winning Gopher 5 Ticket Sold in Woodbury

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (April 10, 2025) — A Gopher 5 ticket sold in Woodbury matched all five winning numbers drawn on April 9 to win a $1,015,162 jackpot.

The winning ticket was purchased at Kwik Trip, located at 8477 City Centre Drive, in Woodbury. The business earns a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

The winning Gopher 5 numbers drawn on Wednesday, April 9 are 5-14-28-39-43.

Minnesota Lottery prizes above $50,000 must be claimed in person at Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville. Prizes $50,000 and below can be claimed by mail or at any regional office. In Minnesota, lottery players have one year to claim prizes. It is recommended that winners call ahead to check hours and to make an appointment.

Information regarding Minnesota Lottery prize winners above $10,000 is private data. Unless a winner chooses to opt in to publicity, their name and city will not be released. 

Gopher 5 is a Minnesota-only lotto game. Each ticket costs $1 to play. Jackpots start at $100,000 and grow until won. The overall odds to win a Gopher 5 jackpot are 1 in 1,533,939. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tickets must be purchased by 6:10 p.m. on drawing days.

Visit www.mnlottery.com for more information and official rules.         

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Playing Our Part: Since 1990, the lottery has generated more than $4 billion for programs that positively impact the lives of Minnesotans. More than $1.7 billion has helped preserve, restore and protect Minnesota’s environment through the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, Game and Fish Fund and the Natural Resources Fund. Another $2.3 billion has helped fund state programs, including education, public safety and health and human services. Lottery dollars also support programs to help prevent and treat problem gambling. For more information, visit www.mnlottery.com.

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Minnesota Lottery, Emily Frost, (651) 635-8224, Emily.Frost@mnlottery.com

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