ONE state is urging lottery players to check their tickets as they might be major winners.
Someone in Connecticut might not know that they're sitting on a $1,000,000 Powerball prize - and they have a few months to claim it.
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The winning ticket, which matched five numbers but missed the Powerball, was purchased at a Stop & Shop #635 at 100 Division Street, Ansonia — approximately 15 miles southwest of New Haven.
The fortunate draw occurred on June 3, 2024.
Powerball Unclaimed has shared that the winner has 177 days from the draw date to come forward and claim their prize.
This means the would-be winner has until November 30, 2024, to cash in on their win.
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The winning numbers for the lucky draw have yet to bring someone into the spotlight.
Those numbers have been revealed to be: 19-29-35-36-45 and Powerball 16.
Likewise, the Double Play result was: 25-39-46-47-51 and Powerball 10.
Connecticut Lottery officials urge all who purchased a Powerball ticket from the Ansonia Stop & Shop on or around the drawing date to check their numbers carefully.
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If unclaimed within the 177-day timeframe, the $1,000,000 prize will be forfeited.
The funds would then be returned to the state's lottery fund, supporting various public programs and initiatives.
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For the potential winner, claiming the prize involves visiting a Connecticut Lottery headquarters with the winning ticket and valid identification, per the state's lottery website.
Officials emphasize the significance of safeguarding the ticket and immediately signing the back to establish ownership.
Winning tickets up to $599 can be redeemed in person or by mail at any Connecticut Lottery Retailer.
While most retailers are happy to assist with redeeming winning tickets, it's essential to note that they are not legally obligated to do so.
Some stores may have cash availability constraints for their employees, potentially resulting in the inability to redeem your ticket.
WAYS TO WIN POWERBALL
Powerball drawings happen three times a week. There are several combinations to win money.
- Match five white balls and the Powerball for the jackpot (one in 292,201,338 odds)
- Match five white balls for $1 million (one in 11,688,053.52 odds)
- Match four white balls and the Powerball for $50,000 (one in 913,129.18 odds)
- Match four white balls for $100 (one in 36,525.17 odds)
- Match three white balls and the Powerball for $100 (one in 14,494.11 odds)
- Match three white balls for $7 (one in 579.76 odds)
- Match two white balls and the Powerball for $7 (one in 701.33 odds)
- Match one white ball and the Powerball for $4 (one in 91.98 odds)
- Match only the Powerball for $4 (one in 38.32 odds)
Meanwhile, winning tickets with prizes up to $5,000 can be claimed in person or by mail at any CT Lottery High-Tier Claim Center or CT Lottery Headquarters.
Claims at the headquarters are accepted from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
To claim the prize, winners must present two valid forms of signed identification, with at least one being a photo ID.
Those possessing winning tickets with prizes ranging from $5,001 to $49,999 must be claimed in person at CT Lottery Headquarters or via mail.
Winners must provide two valid forms of signed identification, including a photo ID.
Winners of prizes worth $50,000 or higher must be claimed in person at CT Lottery Headquarters.
Claims are accepted during the same hours as for lower-tier prizes.
Winners must present two valid forms of signed identification, one of which must be a photo ID, to claim their prize.
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In other news, lottery authorities have issued a cautionary alert to lottery participants, as an individual in North Carolina has only a brief window remaining to claim their $150,000 prize.
And fortune has smiled upon a single convenience store in Delaware, yielding two separate lottery prizes with a combined value of $150,000.
