Two Unclaimed Lottery Tickets in Arizona Worth $868,421 Each

A collage of Arizona lottery tickets symbolizing the unclaimed prizes.

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In Arizona, two lottery tickets worth $868,421 each remain unclaimed after a recent drawing. Winners of a $3.3 million jackpot have 180 days to claim their prizes, raising curiosity among the public. The tickets were purchased in Phoenix and Tucson. Additionally, a third ticket also remains unclaimed, which won $50,000 in the Powerball drawing. The Arizona Lottery is urging players to check their tickets and ensure ownership to claim their winnings before the deadline.

Phoenix, Arizona – Two lottery tickets sold in Arizona, each worth $868,421, are still unclaimed following the drawing held on Saturday, June 14. Both winners matched all six numbers in the drawing, which had a combined jackpot of approximately $3.3 million, the prize split equally between the two ticket holders.

As of Monday morning, June 16, neither winning ticket has been presented for claim. According to the Arizona Lottery, winners have 180 days from the date of the drawing to collect their prizes. The tickets were purchased at two different locations: one at a Circle K in Phoenix and the other at Bashas’ Food City in Tucson.

The odds of winning a single jackpot in this lottery are estimated at 1 in 7,059,052. The Pick lottery, which costs $1 per ticket, offers drawings three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, and tickets can be found at over 3,000 retailers across the state.

In addition to the two tickets holding jackpot prizes, a third winning ticket sold at a Maverik in Wickenburg won $50,000 in the Powerball drawing on the same day. Notably, this ticket also remains unclaimed alongside the other two.

The Phoenix Metropolitan Area, often referred to as “The Valley,” boasts a population of approximately 4,845,832, according to the 2020 United States Census. In contrast, Maricopa County, where Phoenix is located, is the fourth largest county in the U.S. with a population of 4,485,414. It spans an extensive area of 9,224 square miles, offering a mix of urban and rural landscapes, and includes around 120,000 acres of open space parks that feature trails, nature centers, and campgrounds.

The ongoing search for the lucky winners raises questions among the local population, with residents expressing curiosity about who may be the recipients of such significant windfalls. The Arizona Lottery encourages players to check their tickets carefully to ensure they claim any potential winnings before the 180-day deadline.

As a reminder, players are advised to sign the back of their tickets as soon as they purchase them to avoid any potential disputes over ownership. The Arizona Lottery’s website is a resource for players looking to check ticket numbers and obtain details regarding winning numbers and how to claim prizes.

With three substantial lottery prizes unclaimed, players across Arizona are hopeful that the winners will step forward soon. As time ticks away, the excitement surrounding these winning tickets continues to build within the communities of both Phoenix and Tucson.