Can you imagine the thrill of winning the lottery, of seeing all of your numbers coming in and knowing you are now made for life? Sure, there is that flawed statistic out there that says 70% of lottery winners end up bankrupt within a few years of winning, and there are several reasons why winning the lottery might actually suck — but who says things have to go that way for you? With your winning ticket grasped firmly in your clammy hand, its time to fantasize about huge houses, fast cars, and a life of travel, decadence, and luxury (here's what not to do if you do in fact win the lottery ).

But the truth is that even when your numbers come in, it doesn't guarantee that you will receive the jackpot you've been promised. Lotteries are big business, and any scheme involving huge sums of

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