Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-61-11. Unclaimed prize money

Unclaimed prize money for the prize on a winning ticket or share shall be retained by the director for the person entitled thereto for one year after the drawing in which the prize was won. If no claim is made for the money within that year, the prize money shall automatically revert to the lottery fund and the winner shall have no claim to the prize.