Jot down the drawing date and time in your calendar if you're afraid you might forget it.Īfter the drawing, check the numbers against your ticket - then double-check them, just to be sure. When you buy a lottery ticket, keep it somewhere where you can easily find it again.
Somewhere out there, there's someone with no idea that they won - and lost - a huge prize. It happens more often than you think.įor example, one MegaMillions lottery ticket worth nearly $300,000 was never claimed. Imagine winning a big jackpot-but missing out on your money because you forgot to double-check your numbers. Double-Check Your Lottery Tickets So You Don't Miss a Win.
