A $1 million Powerball ticket sold at a Circle K in Austin, Texas will expire worthless on August 1, 2026 unless the holder comes forward before the final claim deadlines, according to the Texas Lottery.

The ticket matched all five white ball numbers from the February 2, 2026 drawing: 3, 8, 31, 60, and 65. It did not match the red Powerball number, so it won the $1 million second-tier prize before taxes rather than the jackpot.

Where was the winning ticket sold?

The ticket was purchased at the Circle K located at 6107 West Parmer Lane in Austin, Texas.

How long has this ticket been unclaimed?

The drawing was held more than five months ago, according to the Texas Lottery.

Texas law gives players 180 days from the draw date to validate a winning ticket, and that window closes on August 1, 2026.

What are the exact deadlines to claim this prize?

Players who want to claim in person must visit any Texas Lottery claim center by 5 p.m. local time on Friday, July 31.

Players who prefer to claim by mail must have their ticket and claim form postmarked no later than August 1, and the Texas Lottery advises that mail-in claims can take up to four weeks to process. The deadline may be extended for certain eligible military personnel.

What happens to the $1 million if no one claims it?

If the ticket expires unclaimed, the $1 million prize is forfeited entirely.

Under Texas law, unclaimed lottery prizes revert to state programs authorized by the Texas Legislature, and the would-be winner receives nothing.

Is it common for large Texas Lottery prizes to go unclaimed?

More than $330 million in Texas Lottery prizes have gone unclaimed since 2007, according to reporting by MySA.

Earlier this year, a winning Lotto Texas ticket worth $78 million was claimed by a South Dakota trust just six days before it was set to expire. A $2 million Powerball ticket, also sold in Austin, was claimed in 2024 just twelve days before its deadline.

What should I do if I bought a Powerball ticket in Austin in early February?

Pull out any Powerball tickets purchased around February 2, 2026 and check whether the numbers 3, 8, 31, 60, and 65 appear on them.

You can use WonYet's Powerball ticket checker or browse the full Powerball number archive to confirm the draw results. If you think you may have a winner, contact the Texas Lottery immediately.

How do I claim a Texas Lottery prize if I find a winning ticket?

Review our complete guide to claiming lottery winnings for step-by-step instructions on both in-person and mail-in claims.

See our lottery draw calendar for upcoming deadlines across all major games so no future ticket slips past its window.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2026 at 10:59 p.m. ET. The estimated jackpot for that drawing had not been confirmed at time of publication. Check the Powerball number archive for the latest estimate.

Sources: FOX 26 Houston · KVIA (El Paso) · Lottery Post · FOX 7 Austin · CW39 Houston

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