13 things more likely than winning the Powerball jackpot
Hoping to win the Powerball jackpot? Here are 13 things more likely than becoming an instant millionaire.
A $2 million Powerball ticket from the April 10 drawing has not yet been claimed. It will expire next month if no one claims the ticket.
“We hope to celebrate the Texas Lottery player who won $2 million in the April 10, 2024 Powerball drawing,” said Ryan Mindell, Texas Lottery CEO, in a press release. “We encourage our Powerball players to take another look at their tickets and, if your numbers match, sign the back of the ticket before claiming your prize at a Texas Lottery claim center.”
Here’s what we know about the Powerball ticket.
Where was the $2 million Powerball ticket purchased?
The winning ticket of the second category was sold at C Mart, 7007 Village Center Drive, in AustinAccording to the Texas Lottery, this is a Quick Pick ticket with Power Play.
What are the winning numbers for the April 10 Powerball drawing?
The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, April 10, were: 6, 7, 12, 24 and 34. The ticket sold in Austin had all five numbers on the white ball, but not the red Powerball number (15).
How do I claim a winning Powerball ticket?
The person with the winning ticket can claim the prize in person at any Texas Lottery claim center by 5:00 p.m. CDT on Monday, October 7. Some claim centers have different hours, so check the Texas Lottery website for any changes.
The winner can also claim the prize by mail. The ticket and a claim form must be postmarked no later than October 7th and sent to the following address:
Texas Lottery CommissionATTN: Austin Claim CenterPO Box 16600Austin, TX 78761-6600
Claims submitted by mail can take between four and eight weeks to process.
When do Powerball tickets expire?
According to Texas Lottery policy, a ticket holder’s right to a prize expires after the 180th day after the drawing date. This period may be extended for certain eligible military members. Any unclaimed winnings will be returned to the state to carry out programs approved by the Texas Legislature.
Since the first ticket was sold in 1992, the Texas Lottery has generated over $39 billion in revenue for the state and paid out over $88 billion in prizes to winners.
