The $1 Million jackpot, sold in Ames, Iowa, will be reinvested in the state’s annual holiday promotion since the Mega Millions winner did not claim it.
Mega Millions Winner Fails to Show Up (Photo: 6ABC)
Mega Millions Winner Fails to Show Up
As reported by The U.S. Sun, the fortunate Mega Millions winner, who had purchased the ticket from Ames, Iowa, missed out on claiming their $1 million prize. Unfortunately, despite the passage of a whole year, the Mega Millions winner did not come forward to claim their prize and the ticket expired, causing the prize to be lost forever.
Even though numerous players came forward to report their ticket numbers, the elusive Mega Millions winner has yet to be identified. The expiration date has added a bitter twist to the story, turning the Mega Millions winner’s good fortune into an unfortunate circumstance. This has left many residents questioning the whereabouts of the unclaimed prize money.
Mega Millions Winner Fails to Show Up: What Will Happen to Unclaimed $1 Million Prize?
Residents in Ames are questioning what will happen to the money if the Mega Millions winner fails to claim their prize within a year, as reported by WQAD.
Mega Millions winner’s misfortune may be a fortune to others as the money will be given away to players with non-winning tickets in the holiday-themed scratch games starting in the holiday season.
The state reinvested their money back into the lottery. So, get ready for the holiday lottery giveaway “Woo Hoo a Million for You Giveaway!” and increase your chances of being the Mega Millions winner.
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