Do you have a $150,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in Bend nearly a year ago? If so, you have 3 weeks to cash it in!
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The clock is ticking on three unclaimed Oregon Lottery prizes that are set to expire in coming weeks, including a winning $150,000 Powerball ticket sold in Bend that expires in just three weeks, officials said Wednesday.
No one has come forward to claim the following:
Keno
$58,372.20
Ticket purchased in Salem (97302)
Expires September 21, 2024
Powerball
$150,000
Ticket purchased in Bend (97701)
Expires October 9, 2024
Powerball
$50,000
Ticket purchased in Wilsonville (97701)
Expires October 18, 2024
“It’s time to check your junk drawer, coat pockets, and under the couch – anywhere a ticket could disappear,” said Oregon Lottery Manager of Player Services Heidi Quiring. “After a year, the prizes can no longer be claimed.”
Oregon Lottery spokeswoman Melanie Mesaros said they don't disclose where a winning ticket was sold until the winner comes forward, but that the Bend one was purchased last Oct. 9 at a retailer in the 97701 ZIP Code.
Unclaimed prizes go back to the state and are distributed to Oregon Lottery beneficiaries. For the 2024 fiscal year, which runs from July to June, $7.5 million in unclaimed prizes were transferred back to Oregon.
Prizes $50,000 and above can be claimed by appointment at the Salem and Wilsonville Prize Payment Centers. To make an appointment, call 1-800-766-6789 or go to the lottery website. Players can also download the Oregon Lottery app to check their ticket.
The Oregon Lottery recommends that you sign the back of your ticket to ensure you can claim any prize. In the event of winning a jackpot, players should consult with a trusted financial planner or similar professional to develop a plan for their winnings.
Since the Oregon Lottery began selling tickets on April 25, 1985, it has earned more than $15.5 billion for economic development, public education, outdoor school, state parks, veteran services, and watershed enhancements. For more information on the Oregon Lottery, visit www.oregonlottery.org.
