$100,000 Powerball ticket unclaimed in Illinois

A Powerball ticket worth $100,000 remains unclaimed in Illinois. The ticket was purchased at a Huck’s store in Centralia before the March 23, 2024 draw. The winner has until March 23, 2025, to claim the prize. Illinois players have one year to claim winnings, which is longer than in many states that allow only six months. If the ticket is not claimed by the deadline, the prize will be forfeited. Winners in Illinois face a 24% federal tax and a 4.95% state tax on amounts over $5,000. Some states, like California and Florida, do not impose state taxes on lottery winnings.