WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU WIN THE LOTTERY?

Here are the steps YOU should take if (and when) you hit that big jackpot. Let us know in the comments what YOU would do with that cash!

Check out these links to help you plan your huge win.

Click here to see how long you have to claim a prize by state: https://www.usamega.com/mega-millions/ways-to-win

Click here to see how much you money you would walk away with if you won a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot and how much you'd owe in taxes by state with the USA Mega Jackpot Analysis tool:

Powerball: https://www.usamega.com/powerball/jackpot
Mega Millions: https://www.usamega.com/mega-millions/jackpot

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