What exactly happens when you win the Lotto?

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This week's Lotto jackpot of over €19 million is guaranteed to be won after seven months of no winner.

Following this latest rollover, the Lotto has received the go-ahead from regulators to hold a "will-be-won" draw on this coming Saturday.

If one winner doesn't scoop the jackpot, the €19 million will be split among the next prize tier.

But what happens next when you win the jackpot or a significant amount of money on the Lotto?

If you played through the official Lotto App there are a number of ways to collect your winnings.

For those who win between €1 -€99, the winnings will be automatically transferred to your online wallet.

If you've won between €100 - €500, a cheque will be sent by post to your registered address.

For the next level of prize winnings, there are more strict requirements you will have to fulfil to claim your prize.

For winnings ranging from €501-€9,999, you will need to have age and identification details confirmed, before being sent a Claim Form for completion before a cheque is issued.

For prizes that are worth €10,000 or above, you will need to contact the National Lottery Claims Department on 1800 666 222 Monday-Friday 9.15am-5.30pm where arrangements will be made to process your prize.

If you bought the winning ticket from a shop, the process is slightly different.

For anyone who has the winning ticket, you must claim your prize within 90 days of the applicable draw date.

The ticket is the only valid proof that you played the game and must be presented to claim the prize so keep it safe.

All winning tickets should be signed on the back before presenting them for payment.

The following amounts can be collected at these locations:

• €1-€100 Any National Lottery Agent
• €1-€2,500 Any An Post Office nationwide
• €1-€14,999 An Post Prize Claim Centre

If you've won a prize of €15,000 or more, should take the following steps

• Sign the back of the winning ticket
• Put the ticket in a safe place

(1800 666 222, Monday-Friday 9.15am - 5.30pm)