Date: September 6, 2025
The Powerball jackpot has soared to record-breaking territory once again, with the grand prize now estimated between $1.3 billion and $1.7 billion after no player matched all six numbers in recent drawings. While the nation’s attention turns to the massive jackpot, officials in Connecticut are sounding the alarm about an unclaimed $1 million prize ticket.
The Missing Millionaire
The ticket, sold in Simsbury, Connecticut, matched five numbers but missed the Powerball number. It is worth $1 million, yet no one has stepped forward to claim the prize. State lottery officials are urging players to check their tickets as the deadline to collect is approaching. In Connecticut, winners typically have 180 days to redeem their prizes, and if the ticket remains unclaimed, the money will eventually return to state funds.
Jackpot Rolls Higher
The grand prize has now rolled over for several months, making it one of the largest in Powerball history. If won, the jackpot would give the lucky ticket holder a choice between an annuity paid out over 30 years or a lump-sum payout expected to be around $770 million before taxes.
Despite no jackpot winner, multiple players across the country have won smaller prizes ranging from $1 million to $2 million, particularly those who added the Power Play option to their tickets.
Near Misses Add to the Frenzy
In Louisiana, one family came heartbreakingly close to the jackpot, missing by just one number. Still, thanks to Power Play, they walked away with $150,000 — a consolation prize far smaller than the billion-dollar pot, but life-changing nonetheless.
Why It Matters
The combination of a growing jackpot and unclaimed prizes has stirred excitement and frustration alike. For lottery officials, the unclaimed $1 million ticket is a reminder of how often life-changing sums are left behind. Nationally, millions of dollars in lottery prizes expire each year, often because players forget to double-check their tickets.
As anticipation builds for the next drawing, all eyes will be on whether someone finally secures the multi-billion-dollar prize — and whether the missing Connecticut winner will surface before time runs out.
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