The remaining 20% is returned to the prize pool for future drawings.Ī $1.586 billion Powerball tale: From a small town to 'Today' show with Savannah Guthrie to $6.2 million home What happens to unclaimed Powerball prize money?

Once the applicable time period has elapsed, the related Florida Lottery ticket will expire.' What happens to the unclaimed prize money?Īccording to the Florida Lottery, state law requires 80% of unclaimed prize funds from expired tickets be transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund. Florida Lottery says its scratch-off tickets and Fast Play game prizes 'must be claimed within 60 days of the official end-of-game date. To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it. Prizes for Florida Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. Mega Millions prizes must be claimed in the state where the ticket was purchased, the Florida Lottery says. I bought a Mega Millions ticket in another state. Powerball prizes must be claimed in the state where the ticket was purchased, the Florida Lottery says. Powerball winner's Palazzo di Vista: Once listed at $88 million, this estate's fit for Tony Stark I bought Powerball ticket in another state. There are more than 13,000 authorized Florida Lottery retailers here, the site states. Where shopping is a pleasure? In 3 weeks, 6 Florida winners bought million-dollar lotto tickets at Publix How many Florida Lottery retailers are in Florida? Here's a recap of the drawings and how much the jackpot has grown (in so short a time): This series of Powerball lottery drawings started after the Oct. 7, 2023, the jackpot for Mega Millions and Powerball was $196 million each.

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