Illinois Powerball winner must claim $100,000 soon

A lottery player in Illinois has only hours left to claim a $100,000 Powerball prize won from a March 23, 2024, drawing. The winner doubled their winnings by opting for the Power Play feature. This prize must be claimed by the end of the day on March 23, 2025, or it will be lost forever. Powerball officials have issued an urgent three-step warning for the winner. Firstly, the player must sign the back of the ticket if it is a physical copy. Secondly, they need to follow the claims process, which allows claims for this prize only at a lottery claim center or by mail. The ticket was purchased at Huck’s in Centralia, Illinois. If the prize remains unclaimed, the money will go to the state’s public education fund and other special causes. In the meantime, lottery players are encouraged to check for tickets in old pockets or safe places. The winning numbers from the draw were 06, 23, 25, 34, 51, and the Powerball was 03. Tonight's Powerball drawing has a jackpot of $444 million with a cash option of $209.2 million. Additionally, a $1 million Mega Millions prize is set to expire soon, highlighting the importance of claiming winnings.