A Powerball player who won R30.5 million only has two weeks to claim his or her jackpot, a report has said.
According to City Press, the millions owed to the unknown punter, who randomly selecting six winning numbers using the quick-pick option, will return to national lottery operator Gidani after 5pm on August 17.
The ticket was bought in Pretoria for the August 17, 2010 Powerball draw and won that evening’s R30 521 058 jackpot.
Gidani spokeperson Thembi Tulwana reportedly said that if the jackpot remained unclaimed by 5 p.m. on August 17, 2011, the winner would forfeit the millions.
“It’ll be used for marketing and other jackpots,” Tulwana was quoted as saying.
She said Gidani still hoped the winner would come forward but was running out of time.
“We’re waiting for him or her to claim the prize,” Tulwana said.
All national lottery winners have 365 days to claim their prizes from the night of the draw.
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