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Claim Your $139M Winning Powerball Ticket, Ohio

Time is running out for the lucky winner of the $139.3 million Powerball jackpot drawn in Ohio. If you've played the Powerball recently, then you definitely want to double-check your pockets, purses and maybe even under your couch cushions. The winner of this monster jackpot has less than a month left to claim this life-changing prize.

The suspense is rising to an all-new level as the unclaimed jackpot of $139.3 million is set to expire at the end of 2024. That ticket, sold in Ohio, matched all of the five white balls and the Powerball, a feat that has turned more than a few lucky players into overnight millionaires.

Don't Let Your Powerball Winnings Go Unclaimed

Over the years, we’ve seen a fair number of unclaimed prizes, but this potential runaway jackpot could be one of the biggest lump sums to go without a claim. A valuable reminder for all Ohio lottery players - and indeed Powerball players everywhere - always check your tickets!

Could it be You?

Are you the one who could soon be basking in newfound wealth? The winning numbers for this $139.3 million jackpot were 17, 18, 37, 44, and 53, with a Powerball of 18. Now is the moment to check your old tickets with those numbers and see if you could be the lucky winner.

How to Claim Your Powerball Jackpot

If you have indeed found yourself to be the benefiting from this fortuitous stroke of luck, the next step is to claim your prize. In Ohio, Powerball winners can claim their prize in person or by mail. When claimed, the ticketholder has a choice of taking an estimated $70.3 million lump sum before taxes or the full $139.3 million in 30 annual payments.

Money for Good Causes

Did you know? When prizes go unclaimed, the money is not lost. The Ohio Lottery Commission dedicates a large portion of their proceeds to education. So, even if the big prize does go unclaimed, it still supports a good cause.

Conclusion

Here at The Lottery Lab, we love to see a jackpot go to a well-deserving player. So, if you bought a Powerball ticket recently, this is your call to action. There’s a potential $139.3 million at stake. Let’s turn that unclaimed into claimed!