15 things you should do when you win the lottery, and #9 is essential

It’s everyone’s dream - finally winning the jackpot and retiring for good. As you know from the many articles and videos around, some winners manage to lose it all in a matter of years. Many winners avoid the problems, but you don’t hear about these as often.

So here’s 15 tips that you can prepare yourself for that big Mega Millions or Powerball win and not end up like the unlucky winners who squander their fortune and have to go back to their previous lives broke. Watch and get some valuable tips…

60 Minutes revisits the Selbee's $26 million lottery winning loophole

The 60 Minutes program revisited this 2019 clip, where Jon Wertheim reported on Jerry and Marge Selbee, a retired Michigan couple who made $26 million using ‘basic arithmetic’ to crack the code on some lottery games. And this amount is why investigators took note as the couple made money winning various state lottery games dozens of times. Check it out…

10 lottery winners who surprisingly are still wealthy

We often hear of lottery winners who won big only to lose their money to needless spending on luxuries, drugs and wrong business ventures.

But unlike these typical stories of wins and losses, there are actually a few smart lottery winners who managed to make their money work for them and have even doubled or tripled their winnings. How? Watch to discover their secret…

Are lotteries rigged? How did this group get $6.3 million with only 66 tickets?

Can anyone crack the lottery using secret methods? Here’s a selection of groups and individuals who claimed they broke the lottery code to win vast jackpots. So how did they do it? Watch and wonder…

Homer Simpson plays the lottery without knowing how the rules work

You'd expect Homer to mess things up when he plays the Springfield State Lottery (with a jackpot prize of $130 million). You’ll laugh at the way he picked his ticket numbers, especially when he had to ask his kids what age they were. Did you spot the guy in the audience sleeping at 0:41?

Lottery winners who decided to donate every single penny to charity

Here are stories of the 15 most generous lottery winners in history! This video counts down to the largest amounts that the winners gave away. But don't be fooled - just because the people at the top of the list gave away smaller amounts, you'll still think they're some of the most generous winners when you hear their stories. Stay to the end to find out…

The strange stories of 6 jackpot winners who were never paid by the lottery

Imagine how great it would feel if you checked your lottery ticket and realized the numbers matched. You've won!

Now you've got a lot to do, like shopping online for everything you couldn't afford before. Or booking an exotic holiday or browsing for a new house. And don't forget to actually cash in your ticket! That's probably what happened when these 6 winners heard they'd won the lottery.

Sadly for them, when they went to collect their winnings, their dreams came crashing down. Did you know the lottery can refuse to pay out your winnings? Watch to see what happened next…

Can you believe this tv news item about lottery winning and tacos?

This news spot was produced by Pierce Culver who created the completely fake news item that will have you wondering - could there be any truth in it? (Answer, not at all, but’s great fun to watch).

The newsreader goes on to say that the Canadian recipient of a $2 million lottery win has sparked controversy by ignoring a long-standing practice involving tacos.

But in case you were fooled, there’s another fake disclaimer on the YouTube website: ‘The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation had no knowledge of the fact that Pierce Culver may nor may not have broken into their studio and bribed an intern to film and produce this report.’

You can follow Pierce Culver on Twitter. Enjoy the laugh!

Don't ignore these essential points when you win the lottery says lawyer

Stephanie Haney talks about why it's a good idea to keep winning a secret when you get a large lottery jackpot. She explains why you need to do it with the help of a lawyer, and how best to protect your finances legally. Stephanie Haney is licensed to practice law in both Ohio and California and is the 3News legal analyst. VIDEO: WKYC Channel 3

Powerball winner who bought ticket from a Sacramento 7-Eleven store comes forward

The person who bought a winning Powerball ticket from a Sacramento 7-Eleven store has finally come forward, reports CBS Sacramento.

UK's biggest lottery winners speak out about their $230 million EuroMillions jackpot

Joe and Jess Thwaite won £184 million (US$230M) with a lucky dip ticket and became the UK's biggest ever EuroMillions lottery winners.

The couple from Gloucester went public at a news conference to share their shock at finding out they'd won - and how they planned to spend their winnings.

$14 million Mega Millions lottery winner reveals why he won't take a lump sum again

Mega Millions lottery winner Chris Manzi talks about hitting the $14 million jackpot and how the amount changed his life. But he’s changed his mind about how he would get paid out next time. Do you agree? What would you take? Vote in our poll below, and see what others choose too.

READ MORE: You Won The Lottery: Lump Sum Cash Or Installments... Which Is Best?

Jamaican lottery scam targeted former FBI director

Former FBI Director William Webster and his wife were the targets of a Jamaican lottery scam in 2014, and he has been warning the public as recently as last week. In this 2019 video, the couple assisted in the FBI's investigation, which led to the arrest and conviction of the scammer.

The winner of a £184 million EuroMillions jackpot is the biggest UK winner ever

A claim has been received on Tuesday for the biggest £184 million EuroMillions jackpot prize won by a single UK ticket-holder, lottery owner Camelot said.

The lucky ticket-holder matched all seven numbers to win £184,262,899.10, instantly making them the UK’s biggest ever National Lottery winner. VIDEO: ITV News

Largest lottery winner in Western Canada claims his Lotto Max jackpot

After going unclaimed for weeks, the largest Lotto Max $70 million jackpot has been won by a lottery player in the Prairies. Dale McEwan, Saskatchewan, is the largest-ever lottery winner in Western Canada. The winning numbers in the draw were 7, 10, 18, 29, 38, 43, 50 and the bonus number was 41.

Dale McEwan won the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot in April. But he didn't even buy the ticket in his home province. Dale, who actually bought his ticket in Dunmore, Alta., claimed the prize after a lengthy verification process.

This new prize amount surpasses the previous record set by a Calgary winner in October 2019, who won $65 million. VIDEO: Global News

How these students won $6.3 million in prizes buying multiple lottery tickets

A small group of Ivy League students won $6.3 million in an amazing winning streak. They appeared to beat the lottery after they cashed in 61 tickets in a single day. Was it legal, and how did they do this? Take a look…

Inspiration for a movie came from pizza waitress who got a $3 million tip from a lottery winner

It Could Happen to You is an American romantic comedy film that tells the story of Robert Cunningham, a New York police officer who wins the lottery and splits the money with a waitress. Starring Nicholas Cage and Bridget Fonda, it sounds like an unlikely story that couldn’t happen, but the movie is based on a true event.