19 lotto prizes worth up to $15 million remain unclaimed. Here's what happens to them

Summary

Unclaimed lottery winnings vary across states, with some setting deadlines for claiming prizes
In Queensland, New South Wales, and the ACT, unclaimed prize money generally goes to the state revenue office
In Western Australia, unclaimed prizes after 12 months are returned to the community through grants
Currently, there are 19 unclaimed major lottery prizes worth nearly $15 million, with procedures in place for claiming indefinitely

19 lotto prizes worth up to $15 million remain unclaimed. Here’s what happens to them