Is it possible to find a winning lottery ticket on the floor and claim the jackpot?

Question

Or is it just wishful thinking because in reality you need to give details about where you got the ticket and convince them you bought it yourself before they will give you the money?

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

possible, but not as good odds as buying a winning ticket

Answer 3

You sign it you own it ,

Answer 4

I found a lottery ticket on the pavement a month or so ago, I had no possible way of knowing where it came from, but it didn't contain any winning numbers.

As long as it is not signed by anyone, it's finders keepers, I buy tickets all over the place so wouldn't be able to give any details anyway.

If you find one, sign it and it's yours.

Answer 5

You find it, pretend you bought it....they won't check.

Answer 6

if its under £500 i know for seritan you dont need to know were it was bough etc but above that no idea but it would be chances of finding it and the chance of wining after that

Answer 7

It's millions to one against you winning when you buy a ticket. Can you imagine the odds on the winning ticket being lost and then you finding it. More chance of finding Shaun the lucky Leprechaun in your handbag.

Answer 8

I found a scratch card that had a fiver on it three weeks ago.

Don't know if the owner had not seen it or just lost it, I don't care really, litter lout, he he

Answer 9

If its un signed  why not - the original owner may claim its his/hers but hey if its not signed and you know were it was purchased you can claim the prize.

Answer 10

a lottery ticket is like a bearer bond if it is your possession  and it is a winning ticket you can claim. you do not have to give any details at all about where you bought the ticket.