Lottery Jackpot Starter Checks?

Reply #18

west2500 — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:55:27 GMT

With State lotteries I don't know. With MM and Powerball, you will receive a check the day you go to the office, and the remainder will be wire transferred to you in usually about 2-3 weeks.

Reply #17

rdgrnr — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:59:59 GMT

Yeah, you're right tiggs, all states are different.

I called TN and asked if I could get a starter check and they said no, I'd have to see my mechanic.

Then they hung up on me.

Bastiges.

Reply #16

rukiafae — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:44:03 GMT

must be, tiggs.

like i said, the problems i hope to face....LOL

Reply #15

tiggs95 — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:24:57 GMT

It says it takes 14 business days to get your money..That's it..No starter check in your state..Probably each state is different??..

Reply #14

rukiafae — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:21:13 GMT

here is the response from the NC Lottery. I asked a few questions - the first about starter checks, claiming through a trust or corporation, and how long it takes to get your money (in the case of a lump sum payout). Note, they did not respond to the one about Starter checks - I don't know if this was deliberate or just an oversight. I also swear I had read somewhere on their site photos were not mandatory, but I can't find it now. ohhhh the problems I hope to be facing soon... LOL

Thank... [ More ]

Reply #13

PERDUE — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:43:44 GMT

This is what I pulled from the TX Lottery website.

http://www.txlottery.org/export/sites/default/Winners/Claim_Your_Prize/

HOW AND WHERE DO I CLAIM MY PRIZE?

It's easy to claim your prize.

This table illustrates where you can claim different prize levels.

We recommend that players contact the Texas Lottery Claim Center in their area, or 1-800-375-6886, for hours of operation and to be certain they have all the necessary information prior to traveling to Austin or any Texas Lottery... [ More ]

Reply #12

rukiafae — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:26:22 GMT

I emailed them last night, no response as of yet.

Reply #11

markp1950 — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:48:26 GMT

I know once that a Michigan winner got $1 million first check. And a S Dakota winner had to wait. I would try and negotiate something, and if that wouldn't work, I would take any confirmation to a bank to get a quick loan to get the things done that I need to get done. My cooperation with them would match their cooperation with me.......

MarkP

Reply #10

Daveyl — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:40:55 GMT

It takes about a month for the first check to arrive. I would imagine during that time lottery investigators are researching the background of the winner. When the first big jackpot was being advertised here in California, one lottery spokesperson stated that a check would be cut Right away for the winner. Since that time, I think they have been reluctant to issue checks until they find out for sure whether the winner is eligible.

Reply #9

ttech10 — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:11:32 GMT

I was looking on the PB/MM sites and on the MegaMillions one it says that if you choose annuity the first payment is an immediate cash payment for both MM and PB. On the PowerBall site it mentions that if you choose cash and go to turn in the ticket 2 weeks after the drawing you should get the money within 1-2 business days (presumably since time has already passed for the other states to send in their share of the winnings).

Though I'm not sure if it's a joke or something (there's quite... [ More ]

Reply #8

iGlenn — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 04:29:22 GMT

According to the Delaware Lottery FAQ, if you win the PB or MM jackpot it takes about 2 weeks to get paid.

Reply #7

ttech10 — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:49:24 GMT

Yea I remember reading in one article that you receive some of the money your state has and then once all the money from other states has been sent in they send/wire you that money.

I didn't know about having to verify the winning lottery ticket via your local office, though if I ever won I would definitely call the head office first to see what has to be done. I'd have my lawyer accept for me so wouldn't have to worry about being forced to do some large appearance.

Reply #6

PERDUE — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:56:36 GMT

Look forward to hearing what they have to say. LOL!!

THX for posting a great question.

Reply #5

rukiafae — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:53:07 GMT

hmmm at least were not the only ones who dont know LOL. ill send the lotto commission an email and see what they say (will let you all know

Reply #4

stripesnsolids — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:30:44 GMT

I don't know for sure either but I'd like to know.

Reply #3

BaristaExpress — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 23:59:54 GMT

Yes it does vary from state to state. Good ol Jack Whitataker received a 10 million dollar check from his state when he laid claim to that huge jackpot (that might have been VA's part that their players could have been entitled/percentage). But that is also nothing but here say too I might add!

I would think it's best if you contact your state head lottery office and ask them how it's handled in your state if they issue a check of any kind to the winner or not

Reply #2

PERDUE — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 23:40:35 GMT

It may vary by state.

But I do not think that the lottery will give a starter check.

The amount of time it takes to get the jack pot winnings may also vary by state to state also.

I know here in TX you must make an appointment before you go running to Austin to cash in your winning major jackpot ticket.

Anything 1 million dollars or less can be cashed in at the local lottery office.

But above 1 million dollars have to be verified at the local lottery office and the appointment mad... [ More ]

Reply #1

rdgrnr — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:00:57 GMT

I've never heard of that Rukia and I kind of doubt it.

Lottery Jackpot Starter Checks?

rukiafae — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:33:34 GMT

I did a search but couldnt find anything about it and my husband and I have differing opinions so I thought I'd ask the 'experts' LOL

When a person wins a large jackpot (as in powerball or megamilions) I know it takes several weeks (not exactly sure how long) to get all of your money. Mr. rukia (haha he'd kill me for that one) says that you get a starter check when you initially claim the prize- around $50,000. I say no you don't, that you have to wait till the money transfers over to yo... [ More ]