A LOTTERY player is sitting on a $1 million fortune but has yet to get their hands on the cash.
Purchased at a grocery store, the Powerball ticket is waiting to be claimed.
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One lucky lottery player in Florida scored $1 million in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.
They bought the Quick Pick ticket at a Palm Coast Publix, at 250 Palm Coast Parkway Northeast.
The player matched five white ball numbers – 12, 13, 34, 44, and 67 – to win the prize.
They were just short of correctly guessing the Powerball number, 08, and missed out on the jackpot.
The winner has 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize according to Florida Lottery rules, giving them until May 24, 2025.
They can claim their prize at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee or any of the Lottery’s district offices.
The estimated Powerball jackpot of $184 million is still up for grabs during the next drawing, which will take place on Monday, November 25 at 10:59 PM.
Players must purchase tickets for tonight’s drawing by 10 PM to be eligible.
If a winner chooses to receive the prize as a one-time lump-sum payment, its cash value is a whopping $85.1 million.
Each Powerball ticket is $2 and the overall odds of winning any prize are one in 24.87.
CASH GRAB
Billions of dollars in lottery prizes go unclaimed yearly, so double-check your tickets to see if you’re sitting on a winner.
Another lottery ticket worth $3 million has yet to be claimed.
It was bought in Southington, Connecticut – 26 miles from Hartford – at the Cumberland Farms convenience store on 1978 West Street.
The winning numbers on the November 8 draw were 25, 28, 42, 64, and 69.
Lottery winnings: lump sum or annuity?
Players who win big on lottery tickets typically have a choice to make: lump sum or annuity?
The two payout methods can impact how much money you get from your prize.
Annuities pay out slowly in increments, often over 30 years.
Lump sums pay all at once but in a smaller amount, as taxes are withheld in one go. That means 24% of your prize goes to Uncle Sam right away. Many states tax winnings as well.
Annuities can provide winners time to set up the financial infrastructure required to take in a life-changing amount of money, but lump sums have the benefit of being taxed only once.
Inflation is also worth considering when making a choice, as payouts do not adjust with the value of a dollar. That means that you’ll likely be getting less valuable money towards the end of an annuity.
Each state and game pays out prizes differently, so it’s best to check with your state’s lottery to confirm payment policies. A financial advisor can also help you weigh the pros and cons of each option.
Experts have varying opinions on whether to take the lump sum or take the annuity.
The Mega Ball number was 19 and the Megaplier was three.
The winning player matched the five white balls but not the Mega Ball, and purchased the Megaplier.
According to Connecticut Lottery rules, Mega Millions players must claim their prize within 180 days of the drawing date.
The Southington player has until May 7, 2025, to step forward.
Responsible gambling
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chase their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressed
- National Council on Problem Gambling – https://www.ncpgambling.org/
- Gamble Aware – www.begambleaware.org
For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 1-800-522-4700 or go to ncpgambling.org/chat
A $4 million Mega Millions ticket bought at a convenience store has yet to be claimed.
Plus, an anonymous Powerball winner is running out of time to claim a $150,000 prize bought at a supermarket.
