Time is running out for one lucky, or perhaps unlucky, Powerball player who purchased a $1 million winning ticket in Kendallville, Indiana. As reported by WTHR, the elusive ticket, which captured all five white balls with numbers 26, 51, 54, 61, and 69 and a Powerball of 25 during the June 29 drawing, is set to cease its claim to fortune by 4:30 p.m. ET today.
According to a news release detailed by The Journal Gazette, this is the second notice this month warning that the prize will slip through the fingers of the unidentified winner if they don’t swiftly to step forward. Located a short drive north of Fort Wayne, the Kendallville Finish Line store at 620 Professional Way sold the winning ticket, now on the edge of expiration.
As a reminder, Powerball winners have a 180-day window to claim their prizes post-drawing, a policy echoed by all Hoosier Lottery Draw games. This particular ticket's clock began ticking over six months ago, and with the deadline arriving imminently, the potential millionaire has mere hours to secure their fortune. The winner should keep the ticket safe and is advised to consider meeting with a financial advisor, as stated by WHAS11.
In the event the ticket is found, the victor is instructed to contact Hoosier Lottery customer service at 1-800-955-6886 for guidance on how to properly claim the prize.
