“Winning ticketholders from draw games such as Pick-3, Pick-4, Jersey Cash 5, CASH4LIFE, Pick-6, Powerball and Mega Millions, have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize,” NJ Lottery spokeswoman Judy Drucker told Patch. “Due to the on-going release of instant games, there are no predetermined dates for a game enda Claimants have one year from the game end date to claim an instant ticket prize,” Drucker said.