Unclaimed Powerball Prize Set to Expire January 16

As of today, no one has stepped forward to claim a $1,000,000 Louisiana Lottery Powerball prize won on July 20, 2013. The winning ticket was purchased at Albertson's #2715 on MacArthur Drive in Alexandria and is set to expire Jan. 16, 2014. 

 

The winning ticket matched all five of the whiteball numbers drawn. The winning numbers for the July 20 drawing were 14 – 25 – 27 – 38 – 58 and the Powerball number was 06.  

 

The holder of the winning ticket has until 5 p.m. on the date of expiration to claim the prize, subject to the Lottery's hours of operation. Winnings are subject to applicable federal and state tax withholdings.  Powerball prizes greater than $510,000 must be claimed at Lottery headquarters in Baton Rouge. 

 

"We look forward to the winner coming forward to claim this prize.  In the meantime, the individual should treat the ticket as cash," said Lottery President Rose Hudson.  "It is also a good idea to sign the back of the ticket for security purposes."

 

Winners of the Lottery's draw-style games must claim their prize within 180 days of the drawing.  After prizes have passed their redemption deadlines, they are deposited into the Lottery's unclaimed prize fund, which is returned to players in the form of increased payouts on scratch-off games and player promotions.

 

Ticket purchasers must be at least 21 years of age.  The Lottery encourages responsible play and urges anyone or friends of anyone with a gambling problem to call toll free 1-877-770-7867 for help.  A list of large unclaimed prizes set to expire in the next 90 days can be found on the Lottery's website at www.louisianalottery.com/unclaimed-prizes.