167 Lottery Prizes Worth $1 Million or More Go Unclaimed Every Year. Here’s Where the Money Goes
In fiscal 2017, 167 lottery prizes worth $1 million or more went unclaimed, part of $2.89 billion in winnings that expired nationwide in the 12 months ending June 2017. The biggest known miss was a $77.1 million Powerball ticket bought in Tallapoosa, Georgia, on June 29, 2011, that expired after the state’s 180-day claim window. […]
Key Takeaways
- In fiscal 2017, 167 lottery prizes worth $1 million or more went unclaimed, part of $2.89 billion in winnings that expired nationwide in the 12 months ending June 2017.
- The biggest known miss was a $77.1 million Powerball ticket bought in Tallapoosa, Georgia, on June 29, 2011, that expired after the state’s 180-day claim window.
- Read the full article for additional context and details.
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