Claiming The Prize

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Even if you are unsure if your ticket is a winner, it is a good idea to sign it. Winning scratch-off tickets can be claimed up to 90 days following the closure of the game. A list of closed games and end-of-redemption dates can be found on this website. Winning draw-style game tickets can be claimed up to days following the drawing in which the prize was won.

For games with drawings that take place in Louisiana Lotto, Easy 5, Pick 3 and Pick 4 , this usually occurs between 9: This typically occurs between midnight and 1 a. The prize on a winning lottery ticket may be split among a group of ticket owners; however only one prize check is issued. The prize check is issued to either one person or legal entity partnership, trust, etc. Each member of the group provides a completed IRS Form W-9 for tax reporting purposes at the time of the claim. The person receiving the check for the group also provides picture identification and is responsible for distributing the winnings to the group members.

The Federal Form allows the Lottery to send a separate W-2G tax form to each individual winner noting the amount won and withheld on their behalf. The Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot prize may be paid in the annuity payment format or the single payment cash option.

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The group members must decide on one payment option; it is not possible for some group members to take the cash option and others to choose the annuity. While it is not necessary for a group of people to form a legal entity to claim the cash option, the Lottery asks a group of winners to form a legal entity with an assigned tax identification number for a jackpot prize paid in annual installments. This simplifies the tax reporting and prize distribution for a group of people receiving payments over an extended time. When claiming a prize as a legal entity, the legal document organizing the entity must list the name of each member of the group, their city of residence, and the portion of the prize each person will receive.

The Lottery encourages all players to seek financial advice before claiming a large jackpot prize. As with all claims, the names of those receiving prize funds and their city of residence is public record.

Players should sign the back of their ticket for security purposes, secure their ticket and treat it as cash. We also recommend that players who believe they hold a Powerball, Mega Millions or Lotto jackpot-winning ticket contact the Lottery's headquarters immediately at to schedule a time to claim their prize and have their questions answered. This will facilitate a smooth prize payment process. Players who believe they hold a jackpot-winning ticket must bring the original ticket to the Lottery's corporate headquarters in Baton Rouge within days of the drawing in which the prize was won for verification and any prize payment.

The Lottery recommends that before coming to claim a jackpot prize, winners get financial advice so they fully understand the tax or other legal implications involved.

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Prize Claim Deadlines Winning draw-style game prizes must be claimed within days of the drawing in which the prize was won. By Mail Since original tickets are required for payment, we encourage you to redeem your tickets in person as outlined above.

To claim your prize by mail do the following: Print your name on the back of each of your winning tickets and sign in the place provided. Mail the Prize Claim Form and signed original tickets to: Louisiana Lottery Corporation Attn: Box Baton Rouge, LA Claims are processed in the order they are received as quickly as possible. FAQs Can I claim a prize on a multidraw ticket before all the drawings have occurred? How are winners taxed?

How are winning tickets redeemed? How can I claim a prize? It depends on the amount won: Call for information first. If out of state, call How can I tell how much I've won?

How long do you have to claim a prize? How soon after a drawing can I claim a winning ticket at a retailer? If I play the Lottery with a group of people, how do we go about claiming a prize as a group? So, protect your prize by keeping a copy of your winning ticket and claim form. And always sign the back of your ticket.

State law prohibits the sale of a Lottery ticket or the payment of a prize to a person under 18 years of age. Tickets failing validation are void. All California Lottery game tickets, transactions, claims and prize payments are subject to California State law and the California State Lottery rules and regulations.

By participating, players agree to comply with all laws and Lottery rules and regulations.

Download this claim form and take it and your winning ticket to any Lottery District Office. Prizes are not exempt from Federal tax. Your SuperLotto Plus ticket must be postmarked or received by Lottery offices within days of the winning draw date. Your Fantasy 5 ticket must be postmarked or received by Lottery offices within days of the winning draw date.

Your Daily 4 ticket must be postmarked or received by Lottery offices within days of the winning draw date. Your Daily 3 ticket must be postmarked or received by Lottery offices within days of the winning draw date. Your Daily Derby ticket must be postmarked or received by Lottery offices within days of the winning draw date. Hot Spot tickets must be postmarked or received by Lottery offices within days of the announced end of game date.

Consecutive draw Hot Spot tickets may be claimed before the last draw printed on the ticket.

Claiming a Prize

A Hot Spot exchange ticket will be issued with the original play selections and remaining draws printed on it. Scratcher tickets must be postmarked or received by Lottery offices within days of the announced end of game date. You'll need to complete and file a 2nd Chance Claim Form.

After you've completed the form, mail it to the address on the form. Below are claim forms in different languages for your convenience: So, protect your prize by keeping a copy of your non-winning ticket if applicable and claim form. The claiming period for prizes may vary by promotion. Refer to the specific Promotion Rules for details. Your session has timed out due to inactivity. This helps to ensure that your information remains safe.

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