A $1 million Powerball prize tied to a ticket sold in Manhattan has not been claimed, and the deadline to collect is August 6, 2026, according to the New York Gaming Commission. The winner has fewer than 12 days to come forward before the prize expires permanently.

The winning numbers for the August 6, 2025, Powerball drawing were 15, 27, 43, 45, and 53, with a Powerball of 9.

Where was the ticket sold?

The ticket was sold at Diamond News, Inc., located at 631 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016, a newsstand in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, according to the New York Gaming Commission.

How did this ticket win $1 million?

The ticket matched all five white-ball numbers but not the Powerball number, which is the game's second-prize tier and pays a flat $1 million, according to Powerball. No Power Play was applied, so the prize stays at $1 million before taxes.

What happens if no one claims it?

New York gives players one year from the drawing date to claim prizes. Because the drawing was August 6, 2025, the claim window closes on August 6, 2026. Prizes that go unclaimed are returned to the New York Lottery's prize fund and benefit state education programs, according to the New York Gaming Commission.

How much is $1 million after taxes?

Federal withholding on lottery prizes above $5,000 is 24%, and New York State adds its own income tax, one of the steepest in the country. A $1 million prize claimed in New York could net roughly $550,000 to $620,000 after combined federal and state taxes, depending on the winner's total annual income. See WonYet's full state-by-state tax guide for the exact New York rates.

Is this the only large unclaimed prize right now?

No. The Washington Lottery separately warned in late June that more than $8 million in prizes are set to expire, including an $8.2 million Lotto jackpot tied to a ticket purchased in Bellingham, and two HIT 5 prizes totaling $215,000 from Seattle and Tulalip, all expiring in July, according to the Washington Lottery. Altogether, Washington has 12 prizes worth $10,000 or more approaching their deadlines.

Unclaimed prizes are a recurring national pattern. Research tracking data from every state lottery commission found roughly $2.89 billion in unclaimed prizes in a single 12-month period, according to ScratchCheck.

How do I check if I have a winning ticket?

You can check any Powerball ticket instantly using WonYet's free scanner at /check/powerball, or browse past winning numbers at /numbers/powerball. If you think you may have purchased a ticket at or near 631 2nd Avenue in Manhattan around August 6, 2025, check that ticket before the August 6, 2026 deadline.

How do I claim a $1 million Powerball prize in New York?

Prizes over $600 in New York must be claimed in person at a New York Lottery Customer Service Center. Winners are strongly advised to sign the back of the ticket and consult a financial advisor and an attorney before claiming, according to the New York Gaming Commission. See WonYet's full step-by-step guide: How to Claim a Lottery Prize.

What are the odds of winning the Powerball second prize?

The overall odds of winning any Powerball prize are 1 in 24.9. The specific odds of matching all five white balls without the Powerball, the combination on this ticket, are 1 in 11,688,053.52, according to Powerball. For more context on what those numbers mean in practice, see WonYet's calm odds explainer.

Sources: New York Gaming Commission · KIRO 7 / MyNorthwest (Washington Lottery alert) · LotteryUSA Unclaimed Prizes · ScratchCheck

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