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$2.5 million Lotto ticket sold in Seattle

Aug 18, 2026, 6:06 AM

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(Graphic courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Graphic courtesy of KIRO 7)

Did you buy a Lotto ticket in Seattle? Check your ticket!

Washington’s Lottery said someone just won $2.5 million, and they’re waiting for that person to come forward.

The winning ticket was sold on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Safeway on California Avenue S.W.



The store will also receive a $25,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, according to the lottery.

To check your ticket, click here.

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