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MINNESOTA Powerball players might want to double-check their tickets.
Five winning tickets, each worth $50,000, remain unclaimed across the state.
Minnesota Lottery shared the winning dates and prizes of those that have gone unclaimed.
The first prize was sold at Holiday Stationstores LLC in Lindstrom, approximately 40 miles north of Minneapolis, on October 9, 2023.
The winning numbers were 16-34-46-55-67 with Powerball 14. The store is located at 12970 Lake Blvd, Lindstrom.
Another $50,000 prize was purchased at Cub Foods in Cambridge, approximately 45 miles north of Minneapolis, on November 1, 2023.
The winning numbers for this ticket were 22-26-39-47-63 with Powerball 12. This Cub Foods is situated at 100 Opportunity Blvd N, Cambridge.
On January 3, 2024, a third $50,000 winning ticket was sold at Cub Foods on 60th & Nicollet in Minneapolis.
The numbers for this ticket were 30-31-38-48-68 with Powerball 8. This location can be found at 5937 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis.
The fourth unclaimed prize was purchased at Super One Foods #535 in Baxter, approximately 120 miles north of Minneapolis, on March 23, 2024.
The winning numbers for this ticket were 6-23-25-34-51 with Powerball 3. The store is located at 7895 Excelsior Rd, Suite 100, Baxter.
Lastly, a $50,000 ticket was sold at Kwik Trip #177 in Monticello, about 40 to 50 miles west of Minneapolis, on April 1, 2024.
The numbers on this ticket were 19-24-40-42-56 with Powerball 23. This Kwik Trip is at 9855 Hart Blvd, Monticello.
WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR WINNING TICKET
If you purchased a Powerball ticket at any of the above locations on the specified dates, it’s time to dig it out and double-check those numbers.
Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize. If the prize is not claimed within this period, it will expire, and the funds will be returned to the lottery for future games or promotional events.
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.
Each of these tickets matched four out of five numbers plus the Powerball, earning their holders $50,000.
However, time is running out to claim these prizes, as the Minnesota Lottery allows only 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim winnings.
If you purchased a Powerball ticket in one of these locations, now is the time to check it.
The Minnesota Lottery advises players to sign the back of their tickets immediately and keep them in a safe place until they can be checked.
CLAIM IT
To claim your $50,000 prize, visit any Minnesota Lottery office. You’ll need to bring the winning ticket and a valid government-issued ID.
The lottery also recommends signing the back of your ticket to secure your claim.
Minnesota residents should take a moment to check any forgotten or misplaced lottery tickets.
With five $50,000 prizes still waiting to be claimed, you could be sitting on a small fortune without even knowing it.
Other Powerball prizes have gone unclaimed.
There might be a lucky winner in Delaware, who has yet to claim $100,000.
Plus, another unknowing winner struck a $44 million jackpot.
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chase their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressed
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling addiction, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700 or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling online.
