Lottery players, especially those in Connecticut, are urged to check their tickets as a $2 million Mega Millions prize remains unclaimed. The winning ticket, purchased from a Colony News & Lotto store in Milford, matched five numbers but missed the Mega Millions ball. With a Megaplier feature doubling the prize to $2 million, the ticket is set to expire on June 30, 2024. This announcement follows a similar alert for expiring prizes in Southeast Kansas, Jacksonville, Florida, Michigan, and Iowa, emphasizing the urgency for winners to claim their prizes before the expiration dates.
Connecticut Player Unaware of $2 Million Win
Despite the slim odds of winning the entire Mega Millions jackpot, a Connecticut resident has a $2 million prize waiting to be claimed. The winning numbers, drawn on January 2, 2024, were 3, 18, 27, 29, 64, and a Mega Millions number of 1. Purchased from a Colony News & Lotto store in Milford, the ticket matched five numbers, and the Megaplier feature doubled the prize.
The $2 million Mega Millions jackpot, which remains unclaimed, is set to expire on June 30, 2024. To collect the prize, the winner needs to schedule a visit to Connecticut Lottery Headquarters on a weekday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Two forms of identification are necessary, with one being a photo ID. It is advisable to promptly claim prizes, as other countries also have impending deadlines for unclaimed incentives.
Lottery players in Southeast Kansas, Jacksonville (Florida), Michigan, and Iowa face impending expiration dates for unclaimed prizes. A $1 million ticket sold in Southeast Kansas expires on January 10, 2024, and the winner is urged to claim the prize promptly. Additionally, a $36 million prize from a Publix store in Jacksonville, Florida, and a $1 million prize from a CVS in Michigan have impending expiration dates. A more modest prize of $10,000 from Iowa will expire on January 24, 2024.
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Risk Considerations and Gambling Addiction Support
While lottery games offer the potential for substantial prizes, players are advised to weigh the risks and only buy tickets within their affordable means.
Recognizing signs of gambling addiction is crucial, and individuals can seek support from the National Gambling Hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
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