People who have won a lottery jackpot are not the only ones who have found success in their life. Almost all of the winners have paid off their debts, purchased a home, or started businesses. The winnings of one lucky lottery player were worth $16.2 million. But the lottery can be a serious income drain. This is why the majority of lottery players come from lower-income groups. Here are some tips to make the most of your lottery win.

Play the Mega Millions lottery. Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery that offers millions in cash prizes. The jackpot is huge – a winner in this lottery has a 302.5 million to one chance of winning the top prize. If you’re a big fan of the Mega Millions, play for as many tickets as you can. The jackpot hasn’t topped $1 billion in the past two days, but the odds are still astronomical.

The lottery winner can choose to receive the payout as a lump sum, or take it over a number of years. It may be a better idea to receive the payments in one lump sum instead of receiving payments over the years. But you have to pay income tax on the money in the year that you win. There are only a few states that don’t tax lottery winnings. If you’re lucky enough to win the lottery on Friday, you’ll receive a lump sum of $602.5 million.