A lottery ticket worth $50,000 went unclaimed.
One lucky Powerball player in Kansas has yet to come forward to claim his giant prize.
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The lucky numbers drawn on June 15 were 4-36-48-54-56 with a Powerball of 2.
The winner matched four numbers and the Powerball for the US$50,000 prize.
Players have a 1 in 913,129 chance of winning the prize, which is the third largest possible in Powerball.
The winning ticket was sold in a northeast Kansas county.
As of June 17, the $50,000 prize had not been claimed.
Two other lottery prizes were also won in northeast Kansas on Saturday — and have yet to be claimed, according to Kansas Lottery.
A winning Lotto America ticket worth $1,000 was sold.
A Super Kansas Cash winner has yet to claim his $2,000 ticket after also purchasing it in northeast Kansas.
Powerball players have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prizes.
HOW TO PLAY
Like Mega Millions, Powerball is a national draw game.
Players purchase $2 tickets with randomly assigned or personally selected numbers.
The televised draws take place three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
There are five white balls drawn and a red “Powerball” that gives the game its name.
If the numbered balls drawn match what’s on your ticket, you can claim money.
Lottery winnings: lump sum or annual fee?
Players who win big on lottery tickets often have a choice to make: lump sum or annual fee?
Both payment methods can affect how much money you receive from your prize.
Annuities are paid slowly in increments, usually over 30 years.
Lump sums are paid all at once, but in smaller amounts since taxes are withheld all at once. This means 24% of your prize goes to Uncle Sam immediately. Many states also tax earnings.
Annuities can give winners time to create the financial infrastructure needed to receive a life-changing amount of money, but lump sums have the advantage of being taxed only once.
It’s also worth considering inflation when making a choice, as payments don’t adjust to the value of a dollar. This means you will likely receive less valuable money at the end of an annuity.
Each state and game pays prizes differently, so it’s best to check with your state’s lottery to confirm payment policies. A financial advisor can also help you weigh the pros and cons of each option.
Experts have differing opinions on the possibility of get the lump sum or take the annual fee.
Meanwhile, five unclaimed tickets in Delaware left $300,000 waiting.
More than half a million dollars remains unclaimed after a ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven.
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible player is someone who:
- Set time and monetary limits before playing
- Only games with money they can lose
- Never chase your losses
- Don’t play if you are upset, irritated 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.
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