Huber Heights, Ohio – A staggering $138 million Powerball jackpot, won in Huber Heights on July 3, 2024, has officially gone unclaimed. The prize, one of the largest jackpots in Ohio lottery history, expired on December 30, 2024, marking the end of the 180-day period for the winner to come forward.
The winning ticket, an auto-pick entry, was purchased at Walmart Supercenter #1495 on Brandt Pike in Huber Heights. The ticket matched all five white ball numbers—2, 26, 33, 55, and 57—along with the red Powerball number, 22, to secure the jackpot. Despite this life-changing win, no one stepped up to claim the prize.
Had the winner come forward, they would have had the choice of receiving the full annuity prize, payable over 30 years, or a cash lump sum of $65.8 million. Unfortunately, the opportunity has now passed, and the unclaimed funds will be returned to the Ohio Lottery’s unclaimed prize fund.
Funds Will Support Ohio Education
While the prize remains unclaimed, there is a silver lining. The Ohio Lottery stated that sales contributing to the jackpot will benefit the state’s education fund. Approximately $1.9 million from the unclaimed prize will go directly to supporting schools in Ohio, a standard practice for unclaimed lottery funds.
This serves as a reminder to all lottery players to check their tickets promptly after each drawing. The life-changing prize that went unclaimed in Huber Heights underscores the importance of keeping track of tickets and claiming winnings before deadlines. For more information about the Ohio Lottery and its contribution to education, visit their official website.
