Sign the back of your ticket immediately
Lottery tickets are bearer instruments, which means whoever possesses the ticket may be able to claim the prize, regardless of who originally purchased it.
To help protect your prize:
- Sign the back of their tickets when they purchase them - even before the drawing or the ticket is played.
- Keep your ticket in a safe and secure location until you are ready to claim your prize.
- Avoid damaging, altering, or losing the ticket, as it will be required to claim your winnings.