A $5.9 million New Jersey Pick 6 jackpot is still sitting unclaimed, and the clock is now the real story.
The winning ticket was sold in Roseland for the May 22, 2025 drawing. If nobody presents it by May 22, 2026, the prize expires. That leaves the ticket holder with roughly three weeks to act.
Where the winning Pick 6 ticket was sold
The jackpot-winning ticket was purchased at Eisenhower Exxon on Eaglerock Avenue in Roseland, New Jersey.
It matched all six numbers drawn: 20, 21, 30, 31, 42, 44. The odds of hitting the Pick 6 jackpot are 1 in 9,366,819, which makes the silence around this ticket even more striking.
What happens if the prize is never claimed
In New Jersey, lottery prizes must be claimed within one year of the draw date. After that, the money does not stay with the winner forever waiting to be found. Once the deadline passes, the ticket loses all value.
State rules require at least 30% of expired prize money to return to the state as revenue. The remaining funds are generally used for lottery reserves, special prizes, and promotional efforts.
There is also a $50,000 Powerball ticket close to expiring
The Pick 6 jackpot is not the only New Jersey prize running out of time.
A separate $50,000 Powerball ticket from the May 3, 2025 drawing is set to expire on May 3, 2026, leaving just days to claim it. That ticket was sold at D’Latinos Beauty Supply on Bergenline Avenue in West New York.
Why this matters for New Jersey players right now
Stories like this are a reminder that the hardest part of winning is sometimes realizing you already did. Old tickets tucked into wallets, drawers, glove boxes, and kitchen counters are worth another look.
If you play regularly, now is a good time to review your numbers and claim deadlines. Readers following jackpot results can also check the latest on Powerball drawing updates and prize news. For more expiring-ticket alerts and state lottery coverage, visit our latest lottery news and game pages.
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