News Release: Multiple Tickets, Big Money
Multiple Tickets, Big Money: Lottery Prizes Still Unclaimed
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (June 17, 2026) — With lake season in full swing and cabin weekends underway, the Minnesota Lottery is reminding players to check their tickets as several notable prizes remain unclaimed. These include two $50,000 Minnesota Millionaire Raffle tickets from January 1, 2026 and three $50,000 Powerball tickets from December 13, 2025, April 4, 2026, and June 3, 2026.
In Minnesota, lottery players have one year to claim prizes. Minnesota Lottery prizes above $50,000 must be claimed in person at Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville. Prizes $50,000 and below can be claimed by mail or at any regional office. It is recommended that winners call ahead to check hours and to make an appointment.
In 2025, more than $16 million in Minnesota Lottery prizes went unclaimed. Some winning tickets end up tucked in a wallet or lost in a junk drawer, so players are encouraged to find their tickets and claim any prizes before they expire.
Where does the unclaimed prize money go?
All unclaimed prize money from scratch games or Gopher 5, North 5, Pick 3 or Fast Play goes to the state’s General Fund, where it helps support programs that benefit all Minnesotans including education, public safety and health & human services.
For Powerball and Mega Millions, if a jackpot goes unclaimed, that money is returned to the participating states based on how much each contributed to the prize pool.
About the Minnesota Lottery
Playing Our Part: Since 1990, the lottery has generated $4.3 billion for programs that positively impact the lives of Minnesotans. More than $1.8 billion has helped preserve, restore and protect Minnesota’s environment through the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, Game and Fish Fund and the Natural Resources Fund. Another $2.2 billion has helped fund state programs, including education, public safety and health and human services. Lottery dollars also support programs to help prevent and treat problem gambling. For more information, visit www.mnlottery.com.
Contact:
Minnesota Lottery, communications@mnlottery.com