Indianapolis, Indiana – A $50,000 Powerball® ticket sold in Indianapolis is approaching its expiration date, giving the lucky—or forgetful—winner just a few days to come forward. The ticket, purchased in early August, matched four white balls and the Powerball, making it worth a substantial $50,000.
The winning ticket was bought at Crown Liquors #604, located at 2101 N. Post Rd. in Indianapolis, for the August 2, 2025, Powerball drawing. Lottery officials are urging players to double-check their tickets to see if they might be holding the valuable prize. With the deadline fast approaching, anyone with the ticket must act quickly.
The Hoosier Lottery has set a firm claim deadline of Thursday, January 29, at 4:30 p.m. ET. After that time, the prize will no longer be valid. Winners are required to claim their prize at the Hoosier Lottery Prize Payment office, located at 1302 N. Meridian St. in Indianapolis. This rule follows the standard Hoosier Lottery policy that all Draw game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing.
Lottery officials often emphasize the importance of checking tickets promptly. “Many players forget to check their tickets or misplace them, and large prizes go unclaimed,” a spokesperson said in a previous statement. In this case, the $50,000 prize represents one of the larger unclaimed prizes this year, making it a significant opportunity for whoever holds the ticket.
As the expiration date draws near, Hoosier Lottery staff remind residents that verification is quick and straightforward. Players should locate their ticket and visit the prize payment office before the deadline to ensure they don’t miss out.
With just a few days left, the clock is ticking on a life-changing sum of money. Anyone who purchased a Powerball ticket for the August 2 drawing is urged to check their tickets immediately and claim the prize before January 29 at 4:30 p.m. ET to secure the $50,000 reward.
This approaching deadline serves as a reminder to all Hoosier Lottery players to remain vigilant about their tickets and act quickly when fortune strikes.
