Winner has yet to claim lottery prize

Someone who purchased a North Dakota Lucky for Life ticket is the winner of $25,000 a year for life.

But, as of Tuesday afternoon, the lucky ticketholder has not contacted lottery office to claim the prize.

The winning ticket, sold at Hamster Oil in Michigan, N.D., features the numbers 4, 8, 15, 17, 39, and the Lucky Ball was 2. Numbers were announced Monday evening.

The winner may receive an annuity payment of $25,000 a year for life, with a minimum of 20 years, or a lump sum cash payment of $390,000.

Lottery players are encouraged to check their numbers, said Randy Miller, director of the North Dakota Lottery.

Winners have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.

This is the third $25,000 a year for life prize-winner in North Dakota since the game started Jan. 31, 2016, Miller said.

For more information, visit www.lottery.nd.gov .