Lottery warning to check tickets for unclaimed $1 million Powerball prize and it was bought at a gas station

POWERBALL players have been urged to check their tickets as a $1 million prize still has not been claimed.

Arkansas lotto chiefs revealed the ticket was bought at Casey’s gas station in Springdale.

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The winning numbers were 8, 9, 11, 27, and 31 and the player faces a deadline to come forward and claim their prize.

Bosses have warned that the ticket-holder has six months to claim their winnings.

If the prize isn’t claimed within 180 days, then the money will be returned to the state, according to the Arkansas Lottery.

As the prize is worth $1 million, the prize must be claimed in person at the state’s claim center in Little Rock.

They are recommended to book an appointment in advance so there aren’t any delays.

But, the claim center is only open during the week between 8am and 4:30pm local time.

It’s closed on weekends and state holidays and no claims can be processed after 4:15pm.

Arkansas lotto bosses have also recommended a series of steps players should take before scooping their winnings.

They should sign the back of their ticket and take advice from a financial planner.

The Arkansas Lottery has a recommended hotline winners should call if their prize is over $250,000.

But, the winner will be hit with taxes when they step forward and claim their prize.

They will be hit with a federal tax rate of 24% as well as a 4.4% tax rate in Arkansas.

 Internal Revenue bosses tax winnings over $5,000 at a rate of 24%.

But, the state taxation rate is not as steep as other states in the country.