A Mega Millions ticket purchased in Virginia that carries a $1 million prize remains unclaimed, and time is quickly running out for the winner to come forward. The prize must be claimed by May 21, 2025, or it will expire.
According to officials, the winning ticket was matched for a drawing held earlier this year. The winning numbers correspond to five of the six drawn, which qualifies the ticket holder for the $1 million second-tier prize. To date, no one has stepped forward to validate the ticket or collect the winnings.
Lottery officials are urging players who purchased tickets in Virginia to carefully check their numbers, especially if they typically delay checking past draws. Unclaimed lottery prizes vary by state, but in Virginia, winners generally have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prizes.
If the prize is not claimed by the deadline, the money will revert to the state lottery fund and may be used for future prizes or public education contributions, depending on state regulations.
Anyone who believes they may hold the winning ticket is encouraged to contact the Virginia Lottery as soon as possible or visit an official claim center. Holding onto a ticket without realizing its value could result in the significant loss of a life-changing sum.
As the deadline looms, Virginia Lottery officials continue efforts to raise awareness, hoping the rightful winner checks their numbers in time to secure the prize before it vanishes forever.
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