Lottery
Claim a lottery prize
Where and how to claim a Leonida Lottery prize, from a few dollars at the counter to the jackpot.
01About this service
About this service
Every Leonida Lottery ticket can be checked at any retailer’s terminal. Small prizes are paid on the spot; larger ones are claimed at a Lottery district office or at headquarters.
Proceeds of the Leonida Lottery go to the State’s education fund. You must be 18 or older to play and to claim.
Who it’s for
- Players holding a winning draw ticket or scratch-off
- Groups of coworkers or friends who shared a ticket
- Retailers who pay prizes at the counter
02How it works
4 steps, start to finish.
Step 1: Sign the back
Sign your ticket as soon as you buy it. An unsigned ticket belongs to whoever holds it.
Step 2: Check it
Scan it at any retailer’s terminal or call the winning numbers line.
Step 3: Claim by amount
Up to $599 at any retailer. From $600 to $1 million at a district office in Vice City, Ambrosia or Port Gellhorn. Above $1 million at Lottery headquarters in Leonida City.
Step 4: Plan for taxes
Federal tax is withheld from prizes over $5,000. Leonida has no State income tax on prizes.
03What to prepare
Have these ready.
- The original signed ticket (copies and photos are not accepted)
- A valid photo ID
- A claim form, filled in at the counter for prizes of $600 or more
Ways to do it
- In person
At any retailer, at the three district offices and at headquarters, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- By mail
Prizes up to $1 million, with the signed ticket and the claim form available at retailers. Use a tracked envelope.
- By phone
Winning numbers line: 1-800-555-0119.
Online services are open around the clock. Keep the confirmation you receive: it is your proof of filing.
04Questions
Frequently asked questions
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Who runs this service
Questions about your case? Leonida.gov can help.
Service centers open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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