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Australia’s Lotteries Hold $116 Million in Unclaimed Jackpots

Public appeals accompanied by data audits are underway to contact mystery winners before claim periods close.

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Overview

  • Seventeen major prizes worth $116 million remain unclaimed nationwide, led by a $100 million Powerball jackpot sold at Bondi Junction.
  • Two $4.8 million Set for Life jackpots from April 2021 and November 2024 at the Thistle Kiosk and Nextra Kiama are still outstanding.
  • New South Wales accounts for about $107 million of the unclaimed total, followed by the ACT, Queensland and Victoria.
  • Claim periods range from 12 months in Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia to seven years in Queensland, with some deadlines expiring within weeks.
  • The Lott is urging ticket-holders to register entries and check old tickets as it intensifies public appeals, CCTV reviews and purchase-data audits.