How long do you have to claim a lottery prize in Tennessee?

180 days, per the lottery's published rules.

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Tennessee lottery rules

By Daniel Whitfield, EditorFacts verified November 2, 2026

Age. You must be 18 or 21, depending on the game to buy a ticket or claim a prize.
Claim window. Draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing. Miss it and the prize goes to the state's unclaimed-prize fund.
Online. Tickets are sold in person only.

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How long do you have to claim a lottery prize in Tennessee?: 180 days, per the lottery's published rules.

Facts last verified November 2, 2026

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