When you play for the first time, an account is created for you in the EZ Pooling system. You
will be able to view all of your play activity, winnings and other information.
If the winning ticket is greater than $5,001, you will be congratulated by phone and email. You
will also be sent a claim form in the mail. It takes about 7-10 days to collect the claim forms.
They are hand delivered to the Arizona Lottery, who then makes out the checks and mails them to
each person.
For any amount smaller than that, your share of the prize will appear in your EZ Pooling account. You have the choice of letting the balance grow, using your balance for more plays, or you may request a check. Due to the cost of issuing checks, checks will not be issued for amounts under $3. Instead, free pool plays will be issued.