What should you do if you win a $1 billion lottery jackpot?
Powerball winner and podcaster Timothy Schultz interviews top lottery lawyer Kurt Panouses, who has represented winners of hundreds of millions — including the historic $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
Kurt shares the biggest mistakes jackpot winners make, the legal and financial steps you need to know, and behind-the-scenes stories from his decades of experience. Whether you dream of winning or want to understand what really happens after a billion-dollar Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot, this interview has the answers.
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Timestamps: 0:00 Intro | What to Do If You Win $1 Billion – Lottery Lawyer Explains 0:27 Meet Lottery Lawyer Kurt Panouses 0:52 Claim vs. Plan | Advice Most Winners Ignore 5:32 Can You Claim Lottery Winnings Anonymously? 8:01 Representing Billion-Dollar Jackpot Winners 11:40 How to Tell Family You Won & Handle Taxes 16:57 Cash or Annuity? Choosing Wisely 22:33 How Lottery Winners React After Winning Millions 23:41 Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Tickets Explained 35:14 Scratch-Off Tickets | What Players Don’t Realize 37:35 Where & How to Secure a Winning Ticket 38:36 Taxes & Investments | Deductions, Lump Sum vs. Annuity 46:14 Inspiring Stories of Lottery Winners Giving Back 50:04 How Winners Handle Money Requests & Staying Anonymous 55:29 How Life Changes After Winning the Lottery 58:07 How to Contact Lottery Lawyer Kurt Panouses 1:02:28 Claiming a Jackpot Worth Hundreds of Millions 1:04:22 Final Lottery Advice + Good Luck 1:07:28 Watch Next | Lottery Security Whistleblower Interview
If you play the lottery, always play responsibly and never spend more than you can afford to lose.
