What happens when you win big at the Casino?

Whether you’ve eaten most of the way through your bankroll or you’re having your first spin with your free casino bonus, there’s always that chance- that slim chance- that you’ll see all the reels line up and a jackpot start flashing on your screen.

It may be a longshot, but if it happens, you’re probably going to have a hard time keeping your cool with the fact you’re about to receive a whole ton of money at once! With that in mind, it’s well worth going over some of the steps that you’ll need to go through after you win.

The first thing you need to realise is that just because the machine is saying jackpot, there’s a chance that you might not be in luck. The casino staff will likely come over to check that your machine is working properly and hasn’t had a malfunction while also getting the paperwork ready. As heart-breaking as it can be, these slot machines can malfunction. And when they do, the jackpot that you think you just won could be rendered null and void. So even if it looks like you’ve won, make sure you keep your cool and don’t jump to any conclusions until the machines been looked over. If you’re playing online, you likely won’t have this problem, but if you aren’t sure the jackpot looks right you can easily contact the casinos support team to have it verified.

After that, you’re probably going to have to do some paperwork. There are a few important things that the casino will need to get off you if you want to claim your money, you’ll need some ID to prove your identity (likely national insurance or social security depending on where you live), your bank account details if your winnings are large enough that you’ll need a bank transfer to pay for it and your tax details. It’s going to depend where you live but in America there are a few strict tax laws to bear in mind and the form will need filling before you leave the casino to avoid an awkward audit from the IRS.

Once the win is verified and the paperwork is all filled in, all you have to do is decide how you want to take your money and then start enjoying the fruits of your luck!