‘Big’ prize lottery warning after largest jackpot of its kind sits unclaimed – ticket was bought at convenience store

LOTTERY players have been urged to check their tickets as a massive prize pot remains unclaimed.

Time is running out for the lucky winner to come forward and claim the jackpot $760,000 prize.

The oblivious victor nabbed the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery ticket at Jordan’s Kwik Stop in Monette in Craighead County, Arkansas, FOX16 reported.

The winning numbers were 15, 16, 24, 32 and 34.

“Such a big prize will benefit not only the lucky winner, but lottery-funded scholarships can be life-changing for college-bound students,” ASL Executive Director Sharon Strong said.

The winnings are the highest in the Natural State Jackpot's history.

NOW OR LATER?

They can get the funds through a one-time lump sum distribution or annuity payments spread out over several years.

Many players elect the lump sum, which has been controversial among lawyers and lottery experts.

If chosen, the lump sum demands a hefty tax be paid up-front to the federal government and Arkansas.

The federal government imposes a 24% tax on all lottery winnings above $5,000.

Arkansas' tax rate is 7%.

A North Carolina player found themselves in a similar position after landing a $100,000 win and losing thousands instantly.

Another $1 million winner in Massachusetts also recently saw about 30% of her money reduced.

LOTTO QUESTIONS

This prize is not the only $1 million winning ticket to remain unclaimed, The U.S. Sun has previously reported.

Lottery officials in Washington are waiting for a Powerball player to step forward for their money.

The ticket was purchased in Puyallup, Washington, around 30 miles south of Seattle.

Top lottery winners in the US

Millions dream of winning the lottery and finding fame and fortune. These are the biggest winners in US lottery history.

• Edwin Castro - $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 8, 2022, in California.
• Theodorus Struyck - $1.765 billion, Powerball, Oct. 11, 2023, in California.
• Unknown winner - $1.602 billion, Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023, in Florida.
• Marvin and Mae Acosta from Los Angeles, California, John and Lisa Robinson from Munford, Tennessee, and Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt from Melbourne Beach, Florida - $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016.
• Unknown winner - $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018, from South Carolina.
• Unknown winner - he sued the mother of his child to keep his identity hidden - $1.348 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023, from Maine.
• Unknown winner - $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022, from Illinois.
• Cheng and Duanpen Saephan, and Laiza Liem Chao - $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 7, 2024, from Oregon.
• Yanira Alvarez - $1.08 billion Powerball, July 19, 2023 in California.
• Wolverine FLL Lottery Club - $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021, from Michigan.
• Unknown winner - $842.4 million Powerball, Jan. 1, 2024, from Michigan.

This winner has until September 19, 2024, to claim their cash.

A lotto player in Colorado also has a huge sum of money waiting for them.

This person purchased a Double Play for the March 23 draw and won $500,000.

The lucky slip was bought at a King Soopers grocery store in Aravada, around 20 minutes outside of Denver.

This person will have 180 days from the draw date to claim this money.

Therefore, this player also has until September 19, 2024, to come forward.