There’s a $275k lottery jackpot ticket out there, and the lucky winner hasn’t come forward yet.
Lottery officials are urging players, especially in Minnesota, to double-check their pockets and bags because someone’s sitting on a winning ticket worth $276,186 from the May 31 North 5 draw. The ticket was sold at The Corner Store in Inver Grove Heights, near the Twin Cities, but it still hasn’t been claimed.
On top of that, two Powerball tickets, each worth $50,000, were sold the same day in the Minnesota area. One came from Winners Corner in Newport and the other from Shooters Billiard Club & Cafe in Burnsville. That’s three major prizes up for grabs from one day alone.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the prizes and locations:
| Lottery Game | Prize Amount | Location | Draw Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| North 5 | $276,186 | The Corner Store, Inver Grove Heights | May 31 |
| Powerball | $50,000 | Winners Corner, Newport | May 31 |
| Powerball | $50,000 | Shooters Billiard Club & Cafe, Burnsville | May 31 |
What You Need to Know:
- The North 5 game is a Minnesota-only lottery where players pick five numbers from 1 to 34. To win the jackpot, you have to match all five.
- Matching four numbers in North 5 only pays $50, so the jackpot is where the real money is.
- The Powerball game is played across 45 states plus other territories and is known for massive jackpots but long odds (1 in 292 million to win the top prize).
- The May 31 Powerball wins in Minnesota were $50,000 prizes, which are no small change.
- There’s also a $2 million unclaimed Powerball prize sold in Colorado last December, expiring June 14. That’s a whole different warning from lottery officials.
Officials are reminding players to check their tickets now, don’t risk missing out on a huge payday because of a forgotten ticket. Whether it’s stuffed in a drawer or hiding in a jacket pocket, it’s worth the effort to dig it out.
Why This Matters:
- Don’t Miss Your Chance: You never know when luck strikes until you check.
- Big Money on the Line: Between the $275k jackpot and two $50k prizes, thousands are waiting to be claimed.
- Deadlines Are Coming: Especially the $2 million Colorado ticket expiring soon.
Lottery officials are serious about this three-step warning: check, check again, and claim your winnings before it’s too late.
