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- Emma Crabtree, Freelance US reporter
- Emma Crabtree, Freelance US reporter
LOTTERY players have just a few hours left to claim a $50,000 prize.
Powerball Lottery players in Virginia have been warned the massive win will expire on May 28 at 5 pm.
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The winning ticket was picked in a draw on November 27, 2023, but no one has claimed it.
Under state law, lottery tickets in Virginia expire 180 days after the drawing.
However, because the 180-day deadline for this ticket was on a Saturday when lottery offices were closed, it was extended.
Instead, the ticket will expire on May 28 at 5 pm with officials asking players if they are willing to "throw away" $50,000.
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The unknown winner bought the ticket at a Wawa in Fredericksburg, according to The Virginia Lottery.
The following numbers were called in the drawing: 2, 21, 38, 61, and 66 with Powerball number 12.
For the prize of $50,000, the ticket had to match the first four numbers and the Powerball.
"Whoever has the winning ticket should contact the Virginia Lottery immediately," lottery officials said.
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"The Lottery has eight customer service centers across Virginia where the ticket can be redeemed."
They included a list of locations, as well.
The winner will need to bring the ticket to the lottery offices to get the money.
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When cash prizes are not claimed they are put in a fund for the community.
The Virginia Lottery which is in control of this soon-to-be expired ticket puts unclaimed prizes into the Literary Fund.
This helps to provide low-interest loans to areas for public school constrictions, renovations, and technology upgrades.
In the 2023 fiscal year, the Virginia Lottery gave over $12 million to the fund.
Meanwhile, the money raised from ticket sales is put toward K-12 education in the community.
Top lottery winners in the US
Millions dream of winning the lottery and finding fame and fortune. These are the biggest winners in US lottery history.
- Edwin Castro - $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 8, 2022, in California.
- Theodorus Struyck - $1.765 billion, Powerball, Oct. 11, 2023, in California.
- Unknown winner - $1.602 billion, Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023, in Florida.
- Marvin and Mae Acosta from Los Angeles, California, John and Lisa Robinson from Munford, Tennessee, and Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt from Melbourne Beach, Florida - $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016.
- Unknown winner - $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018, from South Carolina.
- Unknown winner - he sued the mother of his child to keep his identity hidden - $1.348 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023, from Maine.
- Unknown winner - $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022, from Illinois.
- Cheng and Duanpen Saephan, and Laiza Liem Chao - $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 7, 2024, from Oregon.
- Yanira Alvarez - $1.08 billion Powerball, July 19, 2023 in California.
- Wolverine FLL Lottery Club - $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021, from Michigan.
- Unknown winner - $842.4 million Powerball, Jan. 1, 2024, from Michigan.
The Virginia Lottery's Giving Back program for the state's public schools started in 1999.
All profits go to K-12 education and in the last fiscal year, over $867 million was raised for the state which is around 10% of the total K-12 school budget.
Meanwhile, lottery players in North Dakota are also being urged to check their pockets and safe places for a winning ticket.
A Mega Millions ticket worth $40,000 was won on December 12, 2023, and will expire on June 9.
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This means the winner has just over a week to bag their money.
The U.S. Sun previously reported on one lucky lottery winner who scooped $50,000 after eating a fortune cookie and following its advice.
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