Can you claim a prize if you have lost your lottery ticket or it is already claimed by someone else?

Can you claim a prize if you have lost your lottery ticket or it is already claimed by someone else?

Martyn and Kay Tott lost their ticket and their fortune. PHOTO: Daily Mail

It can happen to anyone. The ticket was in your wallet just yesterday, then got thrown out in in the trash.

This happened to a young British couple who missed out on a £3 million (US$4.1M) lottery fortune after losing their ticket. So they took their case to court.

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Should you pay for your lottery tickets by cash or credit card? 5 unusual reasons revealed

Should you pay for your lottery tickets by cash or credit card? 5 unusual reasons revealed

More and more lotto outlets are allowing players to pay by credit card for their tickets. Some supermarkets now have lottery kiosks on the counter so you can buy tickets along with your groceries. 

But a lot of people still prefer to pay cash. Is this a good idea? Should you pay by card or cash when you buy your tickets?

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