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When you win a lottery game, the last thing you want is to lose your winning ticket! So, before you collect those winnings, here are 5 things you should do first:

1. Photocopy your ticket. If you lose your original ticket or it gets lost in the mail, you’ll have a photocopy to prove it was yours. I’ve heard many horror stories over the years about tickets getting destroyed in the laundry, falling on the street out of wallets, flying out of car windows in the wind, etc. Avoid the tears, photocopy!

2. Sign your ticket, along with your name, address and phone number. The lotto agency will need this anyway to verify your identity and if you lose it, no one else will be able to claim your winnings since your information will be signed in ink on the ticket.

3. Have your lotto store check your ticket and verify the winning status. They can also provide a winner’s claim form that most lottery agencies require to claim your winnings. Don’t trust your eyes or the numbers. I’ve heard stories of players throwing away a winning ticket because they thought their numbers were for a different drawing.

4. If you play in a lottery group or syndicate, make sure you have a document signed by every player before you play. In the document, include descriptions of the games you plan to play, the amounts you each put in, the share of winnings to be distributed to each player, and any other rules necessary . This will keep everyone honest and avoid post- winning fights and legal issues. Get the document notarized or reviewed by an attorney if you’re playing with serious money! You don’t want to spend money and time in court trying to fight a contested winning jackpot.

5. Plan to give your winning ticket as a gift? Make sure your recipient can claim them. Lottery games usually require the player to be at least 18 years old.

As I always recommend, use a good lotto system to play and you’ll greatly improve your odds of winning and cashing that lotto ticket!

Happy Winning!