What a close call for the Texas Lottery! Just 12 days before the expiration, one lucky player from Austin finally claimed a hefty $2 million Powerball prize. Purchased at C Mart on Village Center Drive, this winning Quick Pick ticket missed out on the grand jackpot by not matching the red Powerball number 15, but still matched all five white balls for a $1 million prize. Thanks to the Power Play option, that amount was doubled to $2 million!
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, stepped forward after the Texas Lottery issued several notices, reminding players of unclaimed prizes. The claim was made just in time, with the prize set to expire on October 7. In Texas, players have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prizes, and any unclaimed winnings are directed toward state programs.
This serves as a great reminder to all lottery enthusiasts: Always double-check those tickets! You never know when a life-changing sum might be sitting unnoticed in your wallet or drawer.
Key Takeaways:
- Prize Claimed: $2 million Powerball
- Winning Numbers: 6, 7, 12, 24, 36 (Powerball: 15)
- Location: Austin, Texas (C Mart on Village Center Drive)
- Deadline: Just days before the October 7 expiration
- Tip: Always check your tickets — even the ones you might have forgotten about!
It’s stories like these that remind us just how exciting and suspenseful the lottery world can be. So, next time you’re tempted to skip out on checking those old tickets, think twice — your fortune could be just around the corner!
