A $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Manhattan will expire on Thursday, August 6, 2026, leaving its holder less than 24 hours to come forward and claim the prize, according to the New York State Gaming Commission.

The winning numbers for the August 6, 2025 Powerball drawing were 15, 27, 43, 45, and 53, with Powerball 9. The ticket matched all five white balls but not the red Powerball, winning the game's second prize.

Where was the ticket sold?

The ticket was purchased at Diamond News, Inc., located at 631 2nd Avenue in Manhattan's Murray Hill neighborhood, between East 34th and East 35th streets, according to the New York Lottery. Three other tickets matched all five white balls in that same drawing, and all three of those have since been redeemed.

Is there a second unclaimed ticket?

Yes. PIX11 reported on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, that a second $1 million second-prize Powerball ticket, sold on Long Island for the September 1, 2025 drawing, also remains unclaimed and is approaching its one-year expiration, according to the New York State Gaming Commission.

What is the deadline to claim?

Under New York law, prize winners have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their winnings. For the Manhattan ticket, that deadline is Thursday, August 6, 2026. A ticket not claimed by its expiration date is forfeited entirely.

Would the winner receive the full $1 million?

Not after taxes. The $1 million prize is the advertised amount before federal and state withholding. The ticket did not include the Power Play add-on, which would have doubled the prize to $2 million. Use our lottery tax calculator to estimate the actual take-home amount for your state and filing status.

How do you claim a prize this size in New York?

Prizes of this size must be claimed in person at a New York Lottery claim center, not at a retail store. The New York Lottery advises winners to sign the back of the ticket, keep it in a safe place, then call 518-388-3370 or visit nylottery.ny.gov for instructions. For a broader look at the process in every state, see our guide to how to claim lottery winnings.

What are the odds of winning a Powerball second prize?

The odds of matching all five white balls without the Powerball are 1 in 11,688,053.52, according to Powerball. The overall odds of winning any Powerball prize are 1 in 24.9. For a full breakdown, visit our lottery odds page.

How can I check whether I have a winning ticket?

You can look up any Powerball drawing date and verify your numbers on our Powerball numbers page, which carries historical results going back years. If you have a ticket you have not checked yet, our Powerball ticket checker can confirm your numbers against the official draw record for the date printed on your ticket.

What happens to unclaimed lottery prizes in New York?

Unclaimed prize money is returned to the New York Lottery prize pool for distribution in future games, according to New York Lottery rules. It does not go to the state's general fund in the same way some other states handle forfeitures.

Sources: New York State Gaming Commission · PIX11 (August 5, 2026) · Casino.org · Yahoo News

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