AN ANONYMOUS Powerball player is still sitting on a ticket worth $50,000.
After walking into a liquor store to grab some booze and a lottery ticket, the player walked away with a piece of paper that would change everything.
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That is, if they come forward.
The player is urged to come forward as quickly as possible, as rules state they only have 180 days to do so after the numbers were drawn.
Fox11 reports that the slip was bought in the Wisconsin Lottery, specifically in a store in Manitowoc for the drawing on April 30.
This gives the mystery winner until Monday October 27, 2025 to come forward to claim.
The winning ticket matched four of five numbers 1-2-3-57-59, plus the Powerball, which was 9.
Social media confirmed that this is far from the first time this year that a $50,000 jackpot has been won in the competition this year.
In fact, the official account for the Wisconsin Lottery confirmed on X that 10 players have won the prize in 2025 alone.
But just because so much has already been won doesn’t mean that there isn’t still millions to play for.
The estimated Powerball jackpot for the upcoming Saturday drawing is $44 million.
To grab the massive sum you’ll need to beat odds of 1:292,201,338.
Meanwhile, winning the eleventh $50,000 Powerball of the year is significantly easier, unsurprisingly.
The odds of taking home this smaller but still incredible prize is measured at 1:913,130.
The holder of the $50,000 ticket is strongly urged to come forward as soon as possible.
You can either go to the lottery offices or call the team.
NEW MILLIONAIRE TO BE FOUND
The US Sun recently reported that another Powerball search is underway for someone holding a $1 million ticket.
Chiefs in the Illinois Lottery are trying to find the person who purchased the ticket in Melrose Park.
The unclaimed Powerball ticket was drawn on December 21, 2024.
If the player does not come forward, then the money will not be given away, and they will lose their chance.
And there’s a lot to think about once you do come forward, namely how you want to receive your cash.
Lottery winnings: lump sum or annuity?
Players who win big on lottery tickets typically have a choice to make: lump sum or annuity?
The two payout methods can impact how much money you get from your prize.
Annuities pay out slowly in increments, often over 30 years.
Lump sums pay all at once but in a smaller amount, as taxes are withheld in one go. That means 24% of your prize goes to Uncle Sam right away. Many states tax winnings as well.
Annuities can provide winners time to set up the financial infrastructure required to take in a life-changing amount of money, but lump sums have the benefit of being taxed only once.
Inflation is also worth considering when making a choice, as payouts do not adjust with the value of a dollar. That means that you’ll likely be getting less valuable money towards the end of an annuity.
Each state and game pays out prizes differently, so it’s best to check with your state’s lottery to confirm payment policies. A financial advisor can also help you weigh the pros and cons of each option.
Experts have varying opinions on whether to take the lump sum or take the annuity.
Players have the choice to take home the money as a lump sum or in annuity, as in portions.
Illinois taxes your winnings, so if you tale it in one go you will pay the tax up front at a higher rate.
But if you take it in annuity you will pay a lower but more consistent tax rate over the coming years.
There are pros and cons to both, if you take it in portions you can rely on a steadier income.
However, if you take it in one you don’t have to worry about losing some of it every year due to taxes, you can get it out of the way.
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