How Long Can You Collect Florida Lottery Winnings? Deadlines Explained

Learn the deadlines for claiming Florida Lottery winnings: 180 days for draw games and 60 days for scratch-offs. Sign your ticket to protect your prize.

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In Florida, you have 180 days from the date of the drawing to collect Florida Lottery winnings for draw games. For scratch-off games, the deadline is 60 days after the game’s official end date. It is crucial to sign the back of your ticket and keep it safe until you can claim your prize.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How long do I have to claim a Florida Lottery draw game prize? You have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim your Florida Lottery draw game prize.
  2. What is the deadline for claiming Florida scratch-off lottery winnings? For Florida scratch-off games, you must claim your prize within 60 days after the official end date of the game.
  3. Why should I sign the back of my Florida Lottery ticket? Signing the back of your Florida Lottery ticket helps prove ownership and protects your prize if the ticket is lost or stolen.

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