The Française des Jeux (FDJ) is searching for an unidentified winner who has yet to claim a 13 million euro [1] Super Loto jackpot.

This rare situation puts the prize at risk of being forfeited. If the winning ticket holder does not come forward, the funds will be redistributed into future lottery games rather than remaining with the original winner.

The winning draw took place on April 24, 2026 [1]. Despite the magnitude of the prize, the jackpot remained unclaimed for 45 days [4]. The FDJ issued a public notice on Monday, June 3, 2026, to alert the winner that the window for claiming the funds was closing [1].

According to the FDJ, the deadline for the winner to claim the prize was 23:59 on Monday, June 3, 2026 [1]. A spokesperson for the FDJ said the event is a very rare situation where a lottery winner is sought because they have not recovered their gain [2].

There is some conflicting information regarding the location of the win. Multiple reports state the ticket was validated in the Orne department of Normandy [1, 3]. However, another report suggests the jackpot was won by a player in the Oise department [5].

If the deadline passes without a claimant, the money will not simply vanish. The FDJ press service said that if the gain is not claimed within the deadlines, the sum will be entirely put back into play as winnings across various draw games [1].

“The jackpot of 13 million euros demeure orphelin.”

The failure to claim a multi-million euro prize highlights the risks associated with physical lottery tickets, where the prize is only accessible to the holder of the validated slip. By publicly announcing the search, the FDJ attempts to ensure the prize reaches the rightful winner to maintain public trust in the lottery system, while the redistribution clause ensures the funds remain within the gaming ecosystem.