A US Mega Millions lottery winner missed his chance to pocket $36 million after his ticket expired last Sunday.
The winning ticket – believed to have been purchased at a supermarket in Jacksonville, Florida – expired last Sunday without notice from its owner, the Florida Lottery confirmed to FOX Business.
In total, the winner had 180 days to claim the $36 million prize from the August 15 draw. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot being one in 302 million, we can say that the winner missed the chance of a lifetime.
“Florida law requires that 80 percent of unclaimed funds from expired tickets be transferred directly to the Education Enhancement Trust Fund, the Florida Lottery told FOX Business. The remaining 20% is donated to the prize pool from which future prizes will be awarded or used for special promotions.”
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for next Tuesday, and the jackpot is estimated at $493 million.
