Possible silly question

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Raven62 — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 19:10:02 GMT

A Winning Lottery Ticket is considered a bearer instrument, which means that whoever signs the ticket can claim the Lottery Winnings. Therefore, if you lose an Unsigned Winning Ticket, the person who finds it can legally claim the prize.

Signing the Lottery Ticket is the Easy Part!

Picking the Winning Numbers is the Hard Part

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music* — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:33:12 GMT

If you win in New Hampshire do not sign the ticket until you talk to the Lottery Officials.

A previous jackpot winner signed her ticket and had to go to court to prevent the NH Lottery from releasing her name to the public. She should have contacted the Lottery first and maybe even an attorney as well.

Each State is different. Contact them with questions.

Good Luck

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garyo1954 — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:31:04 GMT

Likely that depends on what information state has asked for on the back of the ticket. Are all tickets the same?

In Texas there is a place for the printed name, address, city, state, phone number, and signature.

By signing it you are claiming ownership of the ticket, agreeing to the rules, and protecting yourself in case its lost or stolen.

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Possible silly question

Jerry Scot — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:40:38 GMT

Have seen advice on after getting a winning ticket to immediately sign the back of the ticket.

By signing does this mean just your signature or to fill out all the information including your name and address? Plus would it eventually be required to fill out the entire ticket even after just signing the ticket with your signature?

thanks