September 27, 2026
Before Throwing Out an Old Lottery Ticket, Check Its Deadline
Forgotten lottery tickets may still be tied to unclaimed prizes or second-chance promotions, but deadlines vary by game and jurisdiction.
Forgotten lottery tickets may still be tied to unclaimed prizes or second-chance promotions, but deadlines vary by game and jurisdiction.
A winning Fantasy 5 ticket sold at a Covert retailer expired at 4:45 p.m. Sept. 25, 2026, and the $197,766 prize was transferred to Michigan’s School Aid Fund.