LOTTERY officials have issued a warning for an unclaimed ticket worth $1.1 million – and the deadline is fast approaching.
The massive jackpot prize is dangerously close to going unclaimed completely, and the lucky player will have nothing to show for their gamble.
Millions are won in the lottery every year in the US, but not nearly as much is ever given out to the rightful owner.
Lottery chiefs are constantly hunting down ticket holders who do not come forward with the right slip.
This can be for any number of reasons, but it makes life very difficult for lottery bosses.
Right now, those at the Illinois Lottery are on the hunt for a $1.1 million ticket drawn on September 8 2024.
It was bought as part of the Lucky Day lottery game at a liquor store in Chicago.
Per the rules of the game, players have one year from the date of the draw to come forward and claim.
If they do not do this, the money will not be theirs.
The website shows that Lucky Day has a few other games that are still open, even if the prize amount is not quite as amazing.
YOUR LUCKY DAY
There are three more games, one worth $550,015, $300,000 and $250,000.
The biggest sum was drawn on April 27, 2025, which gives the player much more time to come forward.
This ticket was bought at a Circle K in Streator.
The $300,000 game was drawn even more recently, on May 14.
This gives the player over 11 months to come and claim the cash.
The slip was bought in Evaston.
The third and final Lucky Day game was drawn on May 26, and the winning ticket was bought in Glenview.
Lottery winnings: lump sum or annuity?
Players who win big on lottery tickets typically have a choice to make: lump sum or annuity?
The two payout methods can impact how much money you get from your prize.
Annuities pay out slowly in increments, often over 30 years.
Lump sums pay all at once but in a smaller amount, as taxes are withheld in one go. That means 24% of your prize goes to Uncle Sam right away. Many states tax winnings as well.
Annuities can provide winners time to set up the financial infrastructure required to take in a life-changing amount of money, but lump sums have the benefit of being taxed only once.
Inflation is also worth considering when making a choice, as payouts do not adjust with the value of a dollar. That means that you’ll likely be getting less valuable money towards the end of an annuity.
Each state and game pays out prizes differently, so it’s best to check with your state’s lottery to confirm payment policies. A financial advisor can also help you weigh the pros and cons of each option.
Experts have varying opinions on whether to take the lump sum or take the annuity.
Lucky Day players are strongly advised to check their tickets to see if they have the winning numbers.
MORE OPEN GAMES
The Illinois Lottery has plenty more cash to give away in multiple different open lottery games.
In the Powerball for example, a game drawn on November 30, 2024 is worth $200,000 that needs to be claimed.
It was bought in Dolton, Illinois, and is the the second-longest open game behind the $1.1 million Lucky Day one.
The Pick 4 is also still in play, and is actually quite a recently open one, too.
Drawn on May 29, the $125,000 ticket is still unclaimed, but there is plenty of time to come forward before the deadline.
The slip was purchased at a 7-Eleven in Chicago.
Overall, there are currently 10 games in the Illinois Lottery that are open, all with mystery players that hold the winning ticket.
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