You Won the Lottery? What's Next?

What to Do After Winning the Lottery

By Shirley Hill, published Apr 24, 2007
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What To Do After Winning The LotteryBy Shirley Hill

Yes, we all know that it's a pipedream for most but then there are that small percentage that do win. Where do you go from there?

First on the agenda would be to jump, scream, hug the person closest to you and then call your Mother. Now it's time to get serious.

Although you are pretty anxious to get a hold of "your" money, stop! A lot of winners have waited from a few days to two weeks because they are getting some very important legal advice. Before you rush off and end up on the list of sudden millionaires who are left penniless, follow some vital steps in securing your newfound wealth.

You Won the Lottery? What's Next?

The largest lottery jackpot in the world was won on March 6,2007 through the Mega Millions lottery. It was worth $390 million and was split by two ticket holders from separate states.

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Takeaways
  • A lot of winners have waited up to two weeks to get important legal advice.
  • Instead of rushing right out and quitting that job, take a little vacation or sick leave time
  • Arrange a special account at the bank.
Did You Know?
About one-half of American adults spend $45 billion annually on some 35,000 lottery games in 40 states, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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I pray that someday i will win.. got tired of losing so i quit playing

Posted on 12/05/2007 at 2:12:00 AM

 
I would add one small piece of advice: watch the movie "Waking Ned Devine." It is one of the funniest movies ever and it's on the subject of winning the lottery.

Posted on 11/24/2007 at 6:11:00 PM

 
AMEN

Posted on 09/09/2007 at 4:09:00 PM

 
Great write love.. :-)

Posted on 05/08/2007 at 1:05:00 AM

 
thanks and I'm with you...please let me put this article to good use! ;-)

Posted on 05/01/2007 at 3:05:00 PM

 
oh please let me win... :-) good article.

Posted on 04/28/2007 at 5:04:00 PM

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