Unclaimed Powerball ticket in Indiana worth $50,000 nears expiration date
Fort Wayne, Indiana – Hoosier Lottery officials have announced that a significant Powerball prize remains unclaimed. A ticket, potentially life-changing, sold in Indiana, has been gathering dust for nearly six months. This revelation has sparked a sense of urgency and excitement among the lottery participants in the area.
The ticket in question, worth $50,000, was purchased at the Citgo on 1312 W. Chicago Avenue in East Chicago, Indiana. It was for the Powerball drawing that took place on August 2, 2023. The winning numbers for this particular drawing were 23, 24, 33, 51, 64, with a Powerball of 5. Impressively, the ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball – a feat that is not easily achieved.
However, there’s a pressing catch to this situation. The winning ticket is set to expire very soon. Lottery officials have emphasized that it must be claimed no later than 4:30 p.m. ET on January 29, 2024. The claim must be made at the Hoosier Lottery Prize Payment office, located at 1302 N. Meridian St. in Indianapolis.
This news has caused a wave of excitement and a bit of a scramble among the locals, urging them to check their old tickets. The possibility of missing out on such a substantial sum is prompting people to sift through old possessions, hoping to find the ticket in question. The lottery officials’ announcement serves as a reminder of the importance of keeping track of lottery tickets and checking them promptly after each draw.
As the deadline approaches, all eyes are on the Hoosier Lottery, with many hoping that the lucky winner comes forward to claim their prize. The story of the unclaimed ticket has become a topic of conversation in Indiana, symbolizing both the thrill of lottery games and the fleeting nature of such opportunities.
