The Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have reached record-setting amounts in recent months.
Despite numerous winning tickets being sold, some of the jackpots remain unclaimed.
The largest unclaimed jackpot is a $1.5 billion Mega Millions prize from 2018.
If the jackpots remain unclaimed, the money will be returned to the states that participated in the lottery.
The states will then decide how to use the funds, which could include education, infrastructure, or other public services.
However, some experts warn that unclaimed jackpots could lead to a decrease in lottery ticket sales and revenue for the states.
Ultimately, the fate of the unclaimed jackpots remains uncertain, but the possibility of them staying that way raises important questions about the lottery system