We hear of some pretty life-changing unclaimed lottery prizes here in the UK, but none quite so life changing as the $487,000,000 Powerball prize that is still unclaimed in the US right now. The July jackpot was won by a player in New Hampshire but that player is yet to come forward.
However, it may be that the ticket holder is well aware that they are holding a winning ticket as lawyers who may represent the winner have contacted the New Hampshire Lottery department. The lawyers who claim to represent the winner have contacted the lottery to find out about the claim process, how to complete the claim form, the choice between annuitized and lump sum jackpots, and how much tax is to be paid, but the actual winner is still yet to present the ticket.
The prize is the eighth biggest in US history and the fifth largest Powerball jackpot ever won! That’s quite some accolade, and while lump sum winnings are considerably reduced, and US lotteries are subject to taxes, the winner should still be left with a stupendous, life changing sum of cash.
The draw date for this huge Powerball jackpot was 30th July and winners in New Hampshire do have a year to come forward and claim. Hopefully the winner won’t sit on the ticket for that long and New Hampshire Lottery officials will be able to pay it out soon. It’s one of the biggest prizes every won in the state and big news! We can see why any winner might want to consult a lawyer first, but the best place for a winning lottery ticket is handed in, because it’s one slip of paper you wouldn’t want to lose.