Urgent warning to check numbers as two lottery tickets worth $250,000 are still unclaimed – and they were all purchased in the same county

LOTTERY players should check their tickets now if they don’t want to miss out on thousands of dollars in prizes.

Two people from the same county have won a total of $250,000 in lottery prizes but have yet to claim the money.

A significant amount of $250,000 in lottery prizes remains unclaimed in Allegheny County, Pennsylvaniafollowing recent designs.

This includes a winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 jackpot ticket with Quick Cash from the July 7th drawing and a Powerball ticket with Power Play from the July 6th drawing.

The Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket, sold at Giant Eagle, 9901 Mountainview Drive, West Mifflin, matched all five drawn numbers – 15, 20, 23, 25 and 29 – winning $150,000 minus applicable holds, per Pennsylvania Lottery.

The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

Unfortunately, until now, this substantial prize remains unclaimed.

Cash 5 prize winners must claim their winnings within one year of the draw date.

Those with Quick Cash game prizes must redeem them within one year of purchasing the ticket.

Additionally, a Powerball ticket sold at One Stop, 3601 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, also awaits its owner.

This ticket won $100,000 by matching four of the five white balls and the red Powerball in the July 6 drawing, the Pennsylvania Lottery reported.

O winning numbers were: 22-27-52-62-69 and Powerball 4.

Without the $1 Power Play option, which doubled the prize, this ticket would have been worth $50,000.

The retailer will also receive a $500 bonus for selling this ticket.

It is crucial for all lottery players to check their tickets carefully.

More than 7,800 Cash 5 tickets with Quick Cash and more than 23,000 Powerball tickets won various prizes in these recent drawings.

Players who have winning tickets should contact their nearest lottery office for instructions or call 1-800-692-7481 to claim their prizes.

Players can also visit palottery.com for detailed information on how to file a complaint and locate lottery sales locations.

Top US Lottery Winners

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, November 8, 2022, in California.
• Theodorus Struyck – $1.765 billion, Powerball, October 11, 2023, California.
• Unknown Winner – $1.602 Billion, Mega Millions, August 8, 2023, Florida.
• Marvin and Mae Acosta of Los Angeles, California, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida – $1.586 billion, Powerball, January 13, 2016.
• Unknown Winner – $1.537 Billion, Mega Millions, October 23, 2018, from South Carolina.
• Winner unknown – he sued his child’s mother to keep his identity hidden – $1.348 billion, Mega Millions, January 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 Álvarez – $1.08 billion Powerball, July 19, 2023 in California.
• Wolverine FLL Lottery Club – $1.05 Billion, Mega Millions, January 22, 2021, from Michigan.
• Winner unknown – $842.4 million Powerball, January 1, 2024, from Michigan.

With many prizes still unclaimed, it is essential that all players check their tickets carefully and act quickly to claim any winnings.

CLAIM YOUR PRIZE AT PENN

If you won a Pennsylvania Lottery prize of $600 or more, you will need to complete and submit a Claim Form to receive your winnings.

For prizes up to $2,500, you have the convenience of claiming them at a Pennsylvania Lottery location.

Many prizes can be paid immediately if the retailer can pay by cash, check or money order. If a retailer can’t pay, try another location or follow mailing instructions.

Prizes over $2,500 must be paid directly by the Lottery. You can claim these larger prizes by sending a completed Claim Form along with your signed winning ticket to the address provided on the form. Before submitting, please keep copies of the Claim Form and your ticket for your records.

Alternatively, you can claim prizes over $2,500 in person at an area lottery office, which is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please note that Lottery Headquarters is currently closed to the public.

High value prizes must be claimed in person at Lottery headquarters in Middletown, PA. These include:

• Powerball or Mega Millions jackpots or top prizes
• Top or Second Tier Annuity Awards for Cash4Life®
• Annual fee prizes for Scratch-Off games

For any questions regarding prize claims, please contact the Claims Department toll-free at 1-800-692-7481.

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.