Indiana Lottery: Indiana lottery player wins $1 million
An Evansville, Indiana man who won $1,026,000 on a special edition of the "Hoosier Millionaire" show plans to use winnings to pay off his home mortgage.
Jim Stepro's winnings in the "Hoosier Millionaire Hysteria" edition broadcast Saturday night brought his total winnings to $1,064,000.
The show's special edition features the top six players from the previous 12 "Hoosier Millionaire" shows competing for a guaranteed $1 million in a basketball-themed game.
The five other finalists and their winnings were: Arthur Atwood (representing Carl Atwood's estate) of Columbus, Ga., $21,000; Tresa Kane of Mitchell, $12,000; Kay Mohler of Bluffton, $16,000; Rick Lee of Albion, Ill., $5,000; and Zenorla Holt of Indianapolis, $8,000.
Contestants selected for March 6 include Steve Baize, of Mishawaka; Jalina Carlson, of Tell City; Susan Manus, of Elkhart, and Lorraine Nedza of LaPorte.