POWERBALL players have been urged to double check their tickets as a $10 million prize remains unclaimed.
The slip was bought at a grocery store in Patel, Mississippi ahead of a Double Play draw on February 10.
GettyA Powerball ticket worth $10 million has yet to be cashed in[/caption]Double Play is a side game that takes place after the regular Powerball draw.
Players just have to fork out one extra dollar and they can try their luck, using their same numbers, for a second time.
One player scored a $10 million prize after matching all six numbers.
Monday night’s win marked the first time since June 2024 that a Powerball player had won the top prize on the Double Play game.
There have only been five winners on the Double Play game.
Two players in Florida won the Double Play prize in 2022, and one did in Maryland back in 2021.
Lotto chiefs in Mississippi have gushed over the big win.
“This is a milestone for the Mississippi Lottery,” said Jeff Hewitt, the Mississippi Lottery President.
“Not only do we have our first Powerball Double Play top-prize winner, but this is also the largest lottery win in our state lottery’s history.
“It’s an exciting day for players and retailers.”
In Mississippi, players have 180 days from the date of their draw to claim prizes for multi-state games.
So the clock has started ticking for the $10 million ticket holder.
They will have to pay a rate of 24% to the federal government.
But the deductions do not end there.
They will also have to pay state taxes, which are a rate of 3%.
Top lottery winners in the US
Millions dream of winning the lottery and finding fame and fortune. These are the biggest winners in US lottery history.
Edwin Castro – $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 8, 2022, in California. Theodorus Struyck – $1.765 billion, Powerball, Oct. 11, 2023, in California. Unknown winner – $1.602 billion, Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023, in Florida. Marvin and Mae Acosta from Los Angeles, California, John and Lisa Robinson from Munford, Tennessee, and Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt from Melbourne Beach, Florida – $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016. Unknown winner – $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018, from South Carolina. Unknown winner – he sued the mother of his child to keep his identity hidden – $1.348 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023, from Maine. Unknown winner – $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022, from Illinois. Cheng and Duanpen Saephan, and Laiza Liem Chao – $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 7, 2024, from Oregon. Yanira Alvarez – $1.08 billion Powerball, July 19, 2023 in California. Wolverine FLL Lottery Club – $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021, from Michigan. Unknown winner – $842.4 million Powerball, Jan. 1, 2024, from Michigan.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:
Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedIf you or someone you know is struggling with gambling addiction, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700 or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling online.
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