Time Running Out for $197.5 Million Unclaimed California Lottery Prize

The winner of a December 2023 Mega Millions jackpot has until Saturday to claim their share of the prize, or the funds will be redirected to public education.

• A $197.5 million Mega Millions jackpot ticket purchased in December 2023 at a Chevron in Encino, California remains unclaimed with a Saturday deadline approaching.
• The winning numbers for the draw were 21, 26, 53, 66, 70, and Mega Ball 13, with the other jackpot-winning ticket already redeemed earlier this year.
• If unclaimed, the jackpot will be partially redirected to California public schools, with the state retaining about $13.8 million and the rest refunded to other states that contributed to the prize pool.
• Lottery officials urge the ticket holder to claim their prize by visiting one of nine district offices or mailing a completed claim form postmarked by the December 7 deadline.
• The current Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $579 million, with the next drawing scheduled for Friday, December 6.

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