CBC: “On these bigger prizes, anything from $50 [million] to $80 million, we always see that they do take some time to think about the enormity of what’s happening to them and to get their affairs in order.”
He said winners often want time to consult family members and financial advisors, and maybe even speak with a lawyer before forever changing their lives by claiming jackpots.
“We’ve seen this time and time again over the years. They do have up to one year from the draw date to claim that prize. We say check your ticket right away but to come to the prize centre as prepared as possible.”…