Check Your Tickets: Illinois Has a $200K Powerball Winner Still Unclaimed
If you bought a Powerball ticket in Illinois late last year, it’s time to check every jacket pocket, glove compartment, and junk drawer. The Illinois Lottery is urging players to look closely at their old tickets as a $200,000 winning Powerball ticket purchased in Dolton is about to expire.
Deadline Approaching for $200K Winning Ticket
The unclaimed ticket was sold for the November 30, 2024, Powerball drawing at the Citgo at 44 E. Sibley Blvd. in Dolton, just south of Chicago. The winner has one year from the draw date to claim the prize, meaning this ticket will expire in two weeks if no one comes forward.
Even if you’re nowhere near Dolton on a normal day, the lottery still encourages all Illinois players to double-check, especially if you routinely buy tickets while traveling through the Chicago area.
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Unclaimed Powerball Prizes in Illinois
That $200,000 prize isn’t the only one still sitting out there. The Illinois Lottery says three Powerball wins are currently unclaimed and nearing their expiration dates:
- $200,000 – Draw date: November 30, 2024 – Citgo, 44 E. Sibley Blvd., Dolton
- $100,000 – Draw date: March 12, 2025 – Speedway, 110 Arrowhead Dr., Hampshire
- $100,000 – Draw date: March 19, 2025 – Shell, 4900 S. Cicero, Chicago
What Players Should Do
Anyone holding a potential winner should sign the back of the ticket immediately and keep it in a safe place until claiming the prize. Full details and the complete list of unclaimed prizes can be found on the Illinois Lottery website.
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