$2.89 Billion in Prizes Go Unclaimed Every Year
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$2.89B
Unclaimed Annually
$58M
Avg. per State
90–365 days
Expiry Window
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UrgentPowerball· Florida
Draw: Nov 4, 2025 · Prize: $50,000
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Mega Millions· Texas
Draw: Nov 11, 2025 · Prize: $25,000
21d
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Cash4Life· New York
Draw: Oct 28, 2025 · Prize: $1,000/day
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Lucky for Life· Michigan
Draw: Nov 1, 2025 · Prize: $5,000
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Unclaimed Prizes by State
Total: $926M+Data sourced from state lottery annual reports. Figures are estimates and may not reflect current totals. Always verify with your official state lottery website.
Why Do Prizes Go Unclaimed?
1
Lost or forgotten tickets
Players misplace tickets or forget they purchased them, especially for draws weeks or months ago.
2
Didn't know they won
Small prizes (under $600) are often overlooked. Players assume they lost without checking every number.
3
Missed the expiration window
Most states have a 90–365 day window to claim prizes. After that, the money is gone — often to state education funds.
4
Scratchers left unchecked
Millions of scratch-off tickets are discarded without being fully checked. Some winning tickets are thrown away every day.
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