Feb. 3, 2026:
A $2 million Powerball prize sold in Mobridge in August (Aug. 23, 2025) has been claimed….but lottery officials cannot reveal who had the winning ticket.
A news release from the South Dakota Lottery says, “The recent $2 million Powerball winner has requested to remain anonymous. We ask that you please respect the winner’s privacy and take this request into consideration.”
The $2 million ticket was sold in August (Aug. 23, 2025) at Lucky’s Gas N More in Mobridge. The ticket matched five of five winning numbers, but didn’t match the Powerball. The player doubled their second prize by purchasing the Power Play add on, which multiplies all non-jackpot winning amounts. Because the ticket was claimed, Lucky’s Gas N More received a $25,000 bonus.
All lotto prizes must be claimed within 180 days after the date of the drawing in which the prize was won. If prizes are not claimed, they are distributed to the South Dakota Lottery’s Unclaimed Prize Fund, which helps fund prizes for future games.
The state’s General Fund, which supports K-12 schools, state universities and technical institutes, receives 70% of net revenue from lotto games such as Powerball. The state’s Capital Construction Fund receives the remaining 30% to support the Water and Environment Fund, the Ethanol Fuel Fund and the State Highway Fund.
Jan. 14, 2026:
A $2 million Powerball prize sold in Mobridge and a $500,000 prize sold in Sioux Falls are still waiting to be claimed….and the people holding those winning tickets have about one month left to cash in.
The South Dakota Lottery says the $2 million ticket was sold in August (Aug. 23, 2025) at Gas N More in Mobridge. The deadline to claim the prize is Feb. 19, 2026. The winning ticket matched five of five winning numbers, but did not match the Powerball. The player doubled their second prize by purchasing the Power Play add on, which multiplies all non-jackpot winning amounts.
The half-million dollar Powerball Double Play prize was also sold in August (Aug. 27, 2025), but that one was at HyVee Gas on W. 26th Street in Sioux Falls. The ticket holder has until Feb. 23 to claim the prize. The player matched 5 of 5 winning numbers in the Double Play drawing and was just the Double Play Powerball away from winning $10 million top prize.
In both instances, the retailers will receive an incentive for selling the winning ticket– but only if the prizes are claimed. The $2 million prize would yield a $25,000 bonus, while the $500,000 ticket would result in a $10,000 bonus.
All lotto prizes in South Dakota must be claimed within 180 days after the date of the drawing in which the prize was won. If prizes aren’t claimed, they’re distributed to the Lottery’s Unclaimed Prize Fund, which helps fund prizes for future games.
The South Dakota Lottery advises the winning players to sign the backs of their tickets immediately and go to any Lottery validation center to claim their prize. There are validation centers in Pierre (711 E. Wells Avenue), Sioux Falls (3605 S. Western Avenue) and Rapid City (221 Mall Dr. Suite 103).
The state’s General Fund, which supports K-12 schools, state universities and technical institutes, receives 70% of net revenue from lotto games such as Powerball. The state’s Capital Construction Fund receives the remaining 30% to support the Water and Environment Fund, the Ethanol Fuel Fund and the State Highway Fund.
Aug. 24, 2025:
South Dakota Lottery players continued their winning ways Saturday (Aug. 23, 2025).
Saturday’s Powerball drawing resulted in a $2 million winner. The winning ticket was purchased at Gas N More in Mobridge. The selling retailer will also receive a $25,000 retailer bonus.
The winning ticket matched five of five winning numbers, but did not match the Powerball. The winning player also doubled their second prize by purchasing the Power Play add on.
Saturday’s Powerball win comes just weeks after the Lotto America jackpot was won from a winning ticket purchased in Vermillion. The $20,000 Dakota Cash jackpot was also won in Saturday’s drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Corner Travel Plaza in North Sioux City.
The excitement around Powerball won’t end with Saturday’s win. Monday’s drawing will feature a $750 million jackpot.
The South Dakota Lottery advises the winner to sign the back of your ticket immediately and speak to a financial adviser before claiming the prize. Players have 180 days after the date of the drawing to claim their prize.
Players may claim their prize at any South Dakota Lottery redemption center. For more information on the prize claim process, visit https://lottery.sd.gov/claim-
The state’s General Fund, which supports K-12 schools, state universities and technical institutes, receives 70 percent of net revenue from lotto games such as Lotto America. The state’s Capital Construction Fund receives the remaining 30 percent This supports the Water and Environment Fund, the Ethanol Fuel Fund, and the State Highway Fund.
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