Once you've won a big prize from the lottery, you may believe that all the serious effort is done. In contrast, you'd be quite wrong! There are numerous documented cases of individuals who've hit it big only to lose their fortunes through bad deals, unhealthy living, selfish acts, and other unfortunate events. So if you want to be a lottery success story, and avoid the famous "bookie lottery online curse" that appears to always make it to the front page of newspapers, here are several tips to help.

Before going public with your lottery winnings, it's a great idea to speak to an attorney as well as a financial planer. Certain lawyers concentrate on lottery winners and how to best begin a wise life that can make the most of their winnings. Remember, the ultra-rich (millionaires and billionaires) got that way by being wise with their money. They have had their wealth for some time.