CLINTON, MD – Someone in Prince George’s County could soon lose a fortune if they don’t check their old lottery tickets. A $1 million Powerball prize sold in Clinton last fall is set to expire on March 15, according to the Maryland Lottery.
The winning ticket was purchased at Chesapeake Liquors, located at 8853 Branch Avenue, for the September 13, 2025 drawing. The lucky numbers matched all five white balls but missed the red Powerball—earning the buyer a $1 million second-tier prize that remains unclaimed nearly five months later.
If the winner doesn’t step forward by March 15, the unclaimed funds will revert to the state, as Maryland Lottery prizes must be claimed within 182 days of the drawing. Officials are urging anyone who bought a ticket at Chesapeake Liquors in mid-September to double-check their numbers immediately.
Other big prizes still waiting for winners
The unclaimed Clinton ticket is one of several large Maryland Lottery prizes still sitting unclaimed across the state. Among them:
- A $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Sykesville from the September 6 drawing, expiring March 7
- A $50,000 ticket sold in Elkridge from the August 30 drawing, expiring February 28
- Two $50,000 Powerball tickets sold in White Plains from the November 1 drawing, both expiring May 2
Winners are encouraged to sign the backs of their tickets, store them safely, and make an appointment at the Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center in Baltimore to claim prizes over $25,000. Smaller prizes can be redeemed at authorized retailers, casinos, or XCAP locations across the state.
- A $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Clinton expires March 15
- Ticket was bought at Chesapeake Liquors on Branch Avenue
- Maryland Lottery urges players to check old tickets before deadlines
For details on how to claim winnings or verify expiration dates, visit mdlottery.com.
