The rules of the game dictate that all lotto tickets are valid only until the expiration date. After all, lotteries can’t save your money forever, especially with inflation and currency value changes. The time when your lottery ticket expires depends on the game. Most lotteries will give you at least three months (90 days) from the drawing date to claim the prize. That deadline is sometimes extended up to a year, although some lotteries allow three and more years to claim the reward. What is the duration of a lottery ticket before it expires in your locality?