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Lotto has jackpotted to a record $55 million prize, which has to be won. But what would you do if you woke up in the morning with a few extra zeros on the end of your bank balance?
Whether you were to win the top prize (a one in 38 million chance, it should be noted), or one of the smaller amounts, one financial adviser who has previously advised winners says there are a few things you should know.
Tim Fairbrother, of Rival Wealth, said people who won were often in a state of disbelief initially.
If you win when you're playing online, you will be sent a prize claim form.
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Winners with a physical ticket can take it to a shop they bought it from and fill out a form, or go to the Lotto head office in Auckland.
In most cases, Lotto staff try to meet in person with winners to talk to them about what will happen (th
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