The chances of you winning a lottery may be low but never impossible. So, it wouldn’t hurt to prepare for the time when you’ll finally win a lottery and get a huge chunk of money in your bank account! When you think about winning the lottery, you think about all the things you’re going to buy like a new car, maybe a new house, or that gaming console that you’ve been seeing lately. However, is this what winning the lottery is all about? Surely, there are many other ways to go on about it.
So, if you plan to take part in the lottery and wish to be one of the lucky ones, then keep on reading because here are some things to do when you win big.
1. Don’t Rush
When you see your ticket number run on the screen, the last thing you need to do is to run and claim it! You are probably wondering why? Well, most states have a time duration set in which you can avail your prize money. So, use the time well and get in touch with professionals like a lawyer or your financial advisor. Take your time and take a deep breath. Your money is going to wait for you!
Pavel Danilyuk/ Pexels | Take your time and take a deep breath, your money is going to wait for you
2. Secure Your Ticket
Your ticket is the most important thing before you receive the prize money so you have to make sure that your money maker is safe. You can make a lot of copies of your ticket since you’ll have to turn in your original ticket when you go to claim the prize. It’s suggested to have copies just in case any record is needed.
3. Put Your Ticket In A Safe Place
Your ticket should never be lying on your bedside or in your wallet! Once you’ve hit the lottery, you put your ticket into a safe deposit box or a place that no one knows about. You can also scan your ticket and keep it in an encrypted file.
Paula/ Pexels | It’s like your paycheck that you need to keep safe
4. Consider Your Options
You might get spammed by news channels and local news reporters to get your face on the news. You can opt for going for a blind trust, which helps the lottery winners in controlling their money and keeping their privacy.
Alena Darmel/ Pexels | It’s time to get in touch with a laywer
5. Stay Quiet
Your newfound bank balance may have a lot of people, friends, relatives, and even neighbors trying to get on your good side to score a little something from your winnings. The best thing you can do is keep your lips zipped.
So, are you ready to win the lottery?
