Let’s say you actually won the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot. Now what?
The Mega Millions lottery drawing has garnered quite the buzz after a winner has yet to claim the big prize, with the nationwide jackpot now at
It’s an eye-opening amount of money that will undoubtedly change someone’s life forever. The largest jackpot won by a
So what is it like to be the one who beats the odds?
What are the mechanics of collecting a major prize? When you walk through the door at lottery headquarters, what happens?
Denton: The very first thing after that moment of seeing your win is sign your ticket and secure it in a safe place. You have 180 days to claim your prize. Put together your plan for how you would like your life to change. Get a trusted legal adviser. Get a trusted financial adviser. When you are ready, call lottery headquarters and schedule the day you want to claim your
When you arrive, you present your signed ticket. Our staff will verify who you are and that you indeed have the winning ticket. You’ll work out your prize, a
When is the lottery winner revealed? Can that person remain anonymous?
Denton: The lottery announces the winner typically the day the prize is claimed. For a
How much money does the store get that sold the winning ticket?
Denton: A store that sells the winning ticket for a Mega Millions jackpot gets a
Are there personal challenges to winning the lottery?
Denton: So far, I have had the privilege of working with four of the seven jackpot winners from
How long does it take to get your hands on the prize after winning the jackpot?
Denton: About three weeks. Once the claim is made, all of the
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