Short answer: Most tickets show a "Your Numbers" area, "Winning Numbers" area, and a prize legend. Match per the rules printed on the ticket and validate at a retailer if you think you won.
Reviewed by Marcus Chen, Lead Data Scientist · 2026-06-09
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