A Powerball ticket sold in Chesterfield County will expire in days if nobody claims it
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, Va. — Someone in Virginia may be sitting on a Powerball ticket worth $100,000 without even realizing it — but time is almost up before the prize disappears for good.
Virginia Lottery officials said a winning Powerball ticket purchased for the Dec. 6, 2025, drawing remains unclaimed months after the numbers were announced.
By Virginia law, lottery tickets expire 180 days after the drawing date. Officials said the ticket will become worthless at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, if it is not redeemed before the deadline.
The winning ticket was purchased at Cogbill Market, located at 6116 Ironbridge Road in North Chesterfield.
The winning numbers for the drawing were 13, 14, 26, 28, and 44, with Powerball number 7.
Lottery officials said the ticket matched four of the first five numbers plus the Powerball number, normally resulting in a $50,000 prize. However, the player also purchased the Power Play option for an additional dollar, doubling the prize to $100,000.
If the ticket remains unclaimed, the money will be transferred to Virginia’s Literary Fund, which helps finance public school construction, renovations, and technology upgrades through low-interest loans to local governments.
The Virginia Lottery urged whoever possesses the ticket to contact lottery officials immediately. Winners can redeem tickets at any of the Lottery’s eight customer service centers across the state.
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
Lottery officials also noted that Virginia Lottery profits support K-12 education statewide. Chesterfield County alone received more than $43.4 million in lottery funding for public education during the last fiscal year.
During Fiscal Year 2025, the Virginia Lottery generated more than $901 million for K-12 education, accounting for approximately 10 percent of the state’s total school budget.
Officials also reminded residents to play responsibly and said help for gambling addiction is available through the Virginia Problem Gambling Helpline at 888-532-3500.
Key Points
- A $100,000 Powerball ticket sold in North Chesterfield remains unclaimed
- The winning ticket expires at 5 p.m. on June 4 if not redeemed
- The ticket was purchased at Cogbill Market on Ironbridge Road
