There’s a $40,000 Mega Millions prize just sitting out there, and it could vanish in a matter of hours.
Lottery officials are scrambling to find the winner of a ticket bought in Louisiana that’s about to expire. The winning slip was purchased on December 17, 2024, at Singh Brothers Two, a gas station located at 28010 Highway 190, Lacombe, LA 70445. But unless someone shows up to claim it by June 15, it’s going to waste.
The mystery winner managed to snag this hefty non-jackpot amount thanks to the Megaplier, an optional add-on that boosts secondary prizes. By spending an extra dollar, they bumped their regular win to a solid $40,000. The Megaplier randomly multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, or even 5X, depending on the drawn ball before each Mega Millions game. It’s a simple move that paid off big… or would’ve, if they actually cashed it in.
Here’s the situation at a glance:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Winning Amount | $40,000 |
| Ticket Purchase Date | December 17, 2024 |
| Deadline to Claim | June 15, 2025 |
| Ticket Bought At | Singh Brothers Two, 28010 Hwy 190, Lacombe, LA |
| Bonus Feature | Megaplier |
| Outcome If Not Claimed | Money goes unclaimed and prize expires |
If you’re reading this from Louisiana or know someone who is a regular Mega Millions player, now’s the time to speak up. That piece of paper might still be lying around in a wallet, drawer, glove box, or coat pocket, and it’s worth forty grand. But after June 15, that value goes down to zero.
And this isn’t the only close call. Turns out Arizona has a similar situation brewing. Another lucky ticket, also purchased on December 17, is worth $10,000. And yep, the deadline is June 15 as well. This ticket hasn’t been claimed either, and the clock’s ticking.
Mega Millions players often overlook smaller wins, especially non-jackpot prizes, but when the Megaplier gets involved, the amounts aren’t so small anymore. That $40,000 in Louisiana could pay off student loans, cover rent for a year, or even fund a new business. Letting that slip away just because the ticket’s buried somewhere? Brutal.
This should be a reminder to everyone, check your tickets. Even if you don’t think you won, even if you threw it aside months ago, go find it. You never know if you’re sitting on a surprise payday.
The state lottery board encourages winners to sign the back of their tickets and keep them safe until they can claim the prize. After the expiration date, unclaimed winnings usually go back into the state’s lottery fund and are used for future prize pools and public programs. Still, it stings to see a win go unused.
So again, if you or someone you know played Mega Millions on December 17 last year, double-check those numbers now. This could be your last shot at grabbing what’s rightfully yours before it disappears forever.
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