Many Lotto Prizes Go Unclaimed, Find Out How to Prevent This Happening to You

Every year many lottery prizes go unclaimed when people lose, destroy by mistake, forget to check their numbers, or simply let their tickets sit in a draw or pocket until the deadline date has expired.

Here are just a few unclaimed prize statistics from 2009.

    Unclaimed prize - 1st August 2009 - £128, 478
    Unclaimed JACKPOT prize - 23rd September 2009 - £3,681,197
    Unclaimed JACKPOT prize - 21st October 2009 - £2,059,106

That is nearly six million pounds in 2009 alone. That's only in the higher prize fund bracket. Just think how much the small unclaimed prizes account to. We all know some one that forgets to check their numbers. Imagine how upset you would be if you were one of those prize winners. knowing all you had to do was check your tickets. Here is a few ideas to stop it happening to you.

    Check your numbers whilst reading your daily/weekly newspaper.
    Once a week whilst watching television, why not check your numbers with the tele-text service.
    Place your tickets in your purse or wallet with your lottery number selection slip. Simply hand them in when purchasing new tickets. This is so simple Ithuba Lotto Results and is a fantastic surprise when you have won a prize.
    Play online with the official "Camelot website" this way you will be informed by email if you have won a lottery prize.
    Join a on-line lottery syndicate, that way not only will you be informed of a prize win. You will also be increasing your chances of winning.