DELAWARE--Lottery fever can strike at any time, but it's easy to forget about those tickets you tucked away for safekeeping. However, time is running out for two lucky winners to claim their prizes.
According to the Delaware Lottery, a $10,000 MEGA MILLIONS winning ticket must be claimed by January 6, 2024, and a $50,000 POWERBALL winning ticket needs to be claimed by January 9, 2024. Could you be holding the golden ticket? In addition to these two substantial prizes, there are several unclaimed drawing game prizes from previous months. Let's take a closer look at these forgotten treasures and the places they were sold.
**Unclaimed Drawing Game Prizes:**
1. **September 29, 2023 - $50,000 - Powerball®**
- Where: Wawa #834 - Lewes
2. **August 4, 2023 - $10,000 - Mega Millions®**
- Where: PW Fuels
3. **August 4, 2023 - $10,000 - Mega Millions®**
- Where: Royal Farms #161 - Bear
4. **March 11, 2023 - $5,000 - Lucky For Life®**
- Where: Shack & Tobacco Bazaar
5. **January 9, 2023 - $50,000 - Powerball®**
- Where: Food Lion #2224
6. **January 6, 2023 - $10,000 - Mega Millions®**
- Where: Hockessin Shell
It's worth noting that all these prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing. With the deadlines approaching, it's essential to double-check your old lottery tickets to see if you're one of the fortunate winners. Here's how to do it:
The easiest way to check your tickets is to visit the official website of your state's lottery. Most lotteries have a "Check My Numbers" or similar feature. If you're unsure about the process or have a large prize to claim, contact your state's lottery office for guidance and assistance.