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Lottery picks and official unclaimed-money searches.

Generate a random lottery pick for entertainment, review Council’s permanently saved picks, and check the legitimate state and federal places that may hold unclaimed money—without giving personal information to Council.

For fun only · adults of legal age

Random lottery picker

This is a random quick pick—not a prediction. Every valid number combination has the same chance.

Rules checked September 24, 2026: Powerball uses 5 of 69 plus 1 of 26; Mega Millions uses 5 of 70 plus 1 of 24. Confirm current rules and legal age with your official state lottery before playing.Responsible-play help: National Council on Problem Gambling ↗See permanent daily picks and history →
Official searches only

Look for unclaimed money

States may hold old deposits, checks, insurance proceeds, refunds, or other property. Searching an official state program is free.

  1. Search every state where you have lived, worked, or done business.
  2. Try former names and business names.
  3. Claim only through the official government program.
Choose the official North Carolina program ↗

Council does not republish claimant names or initials. Initials plus location and property details can still identify a person. Official programs show the current lawful record and handle identity verification.

Six legitimate places to check

Money may be held in different systems

No single search covers every source. These links go to official government programs or the state-program directory.