$200,000 Texas Two Step prize set to expire next month in Texas
$200,000 Texas Two Step jackpot ticket sold in Floresville is still unclaimed.
The jackpot-winning ticket matched all four white ball numbers — 1, 2, 21 and 23 — along with the Bonus Ball 19 in the March 9 drawing. It was purchased at H-E-B Food Store 079 Convenience, at 909 10th St. in Floresville, about 40 miles southeast of San Antonio.
To play Texas Two Step, players choose four numbers from 1 to 35 and one Bonus Ball number from 1 to 35. Matching all four numbers and the Bonus Ball wins the jackpot.
The Texas Lottery said the prize remains unclaimed, and the ticket will expire on Saturday, Sept. 5, if it is not validated by the deadline. The deadline for in-person prize claims at a Texas Lottery claim center is 5 p.m. local time on Friday, Sept. 4.
The Texas Lottery notes that operating hours at some claim centers may change unexpectedly, so players should check texaslottery.com for the latest updates before visiting. Winners may also claim their prize by mail.
To claim the prize by mail, the winning ticket and a completed claim form must be postmarked on or before Sept. 5 and mailed to:
Texas Lottery
ATTN: Austin Claim Center
P.O. Box 16600
Austin, TX 78761-6600
The Texas Lottery asks winners to allow up to four weeks for mailed claims to be processed. The agency also notes that winning tickets for draw games generally expire 180 days after the drawing date, though the deadline may be extended for certain eligible military personnel.
Under Texas law, any unclaimed lottery prizes are returned to the state.
If you bet more than you can afford to lose, you might have a gambling addiction. The National Council on Problem Gambling operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network at 1-800-GAMBLER.
The network is a single national access point to local resources for people seeking help for a gambling problem. The network has 28 contact centers that provide resources and referrals for all 50 states and U.S. territories. Help is available 24/7 and is 100% confidential.
Help is also available via an online peer support forum at GamTalk.org. The Texas Lottery also offers several resources.
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