HOW TO CLAIM WINNINGS?

Claiming your win is the most important step after winning the lottery.

Sign your ticket even before you know that you’re a winner.
Jackpot winners are encouraged to contact the lottery headquarters for their jurisdiction. You can either take out the prize money as a lump sum or an annuity (for over 29 years).
A prize must be claimed between 180 days and one year from the date of the draw (varies by state). If a prize is not claimed, some unclaimed funds are returned to the lottery fund, while other funds are given back to the community.
If you buy your tickets from a licensed retailer, you can only claim your winnings from the same state you bought your entry in.
If you wish to mail your ticket to your state lottery office, you must send it out with a prize claim form and proof of identity – subject to the rules set by your state lottery.

Prizes Up To $599

All the authorized lottery retailers are entitled to redeem prizes up to $599
Before heading out to the retailer, you must check the store policy as some stores may limit their payouts to $100 or less depending on staff and store policies
You can claim your winnings through mail too. Simply mail the signed ticket alongside some ID and a winner claim form, which is available from your local lottery office
You have to mail it to the address provided by the state lottery office for your jurisdiction

You can claim the prizes $600 and above from a local district office, claim center or lottery headquarters
You can claim your winnings through mail too. Simply mail the signed ticket alongside some ID and a winner claim form, which is available from your local lottery office

If you have won the jackpot prize you must contact your state/jurisdiction lottery headquarters to arrange to claim the prize in person
It is unlikely that you will be able to claim a jackpot by mail, as thorough validation checks will need to be completed before the prize money is paid out

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