$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Port Jefferson Still Unclaimed as Deadline Nears
A $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Port Jefferson, New York, remains unclaimed nearly one year after the drawing, and the winner is quickly running out of time to claim the prize.
Where the Winning Powerball Ticket Was Sold
The second-prize ticket was purchased at Village Grocery in Port Jefferson for the September 1, 2025, Powerball drawing, according to the New York Lottery.
The winning numbers were 08, 23, 25, 40 and 53.
$1 Million Prize Expires September 1
The ticket is scheduled to expire on September 1, 2026. If the winner does not submit a valid claim before the deadline, the $1 million prize could be forfeited.
New York Lottery Asks Players to Check Tickets
Anyone who purchased a Powerball ticket at Village Grocery for the September 1 drawing should carefully check their old tickets.
The winner should sign the back of the ticket immediately, store it securely and contact the New York Lottery to begin the official prize-claiming process.
