$36 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Expires Unclaimed

The unclaimed $36 million prize from a ticket purchased in Jacksonville, Florida, will now benefit the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.

A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $36 million, bought in Jacksonville, Florida, expired unclaimed after the 180-day deadline.
The unclaimed prize money will be allocated to Florida's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, supporting public schools and scholarships.
Florida law dictates that 80% of unclaimed lottery winnings go to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, with the remaining 20% returning to the prize pool.
Another unclaimed ticket in Florida, worth $44 million from the Florida Lotto, also recently expired.
The current Mega Millions jackpot has reached $457 million, with the next drawing scheduled for late Friday evening.