How to Claim Lotto America Prizes
After winning a Lotto America prize, you might be wondering what the next steps are. Listed below are helpful tips on how to claim Lotto America prizes of different amounts, as well as the claim periods for each state.
It is your responsibility to present a valid winning Lotto America ticket before the deadline to claim your prize. You can only claim an award in the state where you purchased your ticket. The method for claiming a prize depends on which state you played from and how much you won. Non-US citizens are allowed to play and win prizes.
What to Do With a Winning Ticket
First of all, you should sign the back of your winning ticket to prevent anyone else from being able to claim the prize. If your name is on the ticket, it also increases your chances of being reunited with it if you lose it. You can find some general guidelines on claiming prizes below:
The period of time allowed for claims varies between state lotteries. The table below tells you how long you have to pick up your prize in each of the participating states:
| State | Claim Period |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 1 year |
| Idaho | 180 days |
| Iowa | 180 days |
| Kansas | 1 year |
| Maine | 1 year |
| Minnesota | 1 year |
| Mississippi | 180 days |
| Montana | 180 days |
| New Mexico | 90 days |
| North Dakota | 180 days |
| Oklahoma | 180 days |
| South Dakota | 180 days |
| Tennessee | 180 days |
| West Virginia | 180 days |
*Mississippi will join Lotto America from May 12, 2024