Lottery-winning doorman gets the girl but might lose job

Jul 23, 2008, 2:38 pm (80 comments)

New York Lottery

The $5 million Park Avenue doorman may soon find himself out the door — his bosses say that winning the lottery turned him into a loser at work.

But Richie Randazzo, 44, who was visiting Atlantic City yesterday sporting a leggy Swedish model on his arm wasn't too upset.

He told The Post that if he's canned by his "jealous" bosses, he'll just do what every regular Joe does — try to collect unemployment insurance.

After hitting it big on May 2, Randazzo said he wanted to keep his job opening the door and hailing taxis for residents at 1021 Park, where he earns $40,000 a year plus tips.

But last week, he got a nastygram from Paul Ciaramella, an assistant vice president at the Brown Harris Stevens real-estate firm, chastising him for spending too much time outside the building and wearing short-sleeve shirts.

"This behavior will not be tolerated," the letter said. "Further incidents of this kind will lead to suspension and or termination of employment."

Randazzo insisted his work was fine — and his bosses ought to lighten up.

"I'm the most beloved doorman in New York," he said, as he praised the tenants in his building.

"It hurts. I've been nothing but dedicated and loyal to my job.

"But the job demands are a little too rigid," Randazzo said, "and someone has to stand up for the little guy.

"You're required to stand all the time," Randazzo, 44, complained. "They want you to look like a soldier."

He was AWOL yesterday

He skipped his 3 p.m. shift after calling in to say he had a pressing matter that required his attention, according to another doorman.

The emergency? A blackjack table at the Taj Mahal.

"Blackjack's my game," Randazzo said.

Randazzo and his 23-year-old gal pal, Sabina Mari Johansson, rolled up to the casino in a restored, candy-apple-red Cadillac El Dorado.

He immediately put his doorman skills to work, opening the door for Johansson.

"I want to kick back, drink and relax," Randazzo said. "I'm hoping to get a nice massage."

Randazzo griped that his bosses have been on his back since he scored big in the state's "Set for Life" scratch-off game.

"They are jealous. They're running [the apartment building] like the Gestapo," he said.

Randazzo said the gambling, and the girl, will take his mind off the pressures of trying to keep a job he has had for six years.

The $5 million man wasn't exactly shaking in his boots, although he said he would apply for unemployment compensation if he is fired. He said he'd use that money to help someone else.

A rep for the management firm declined comment.

Lottery-winning doorman Richard Randazzo parties yesterday in Atlantic City with new girlfriend Sabina Mari Johansson, unconcerned about having received a written warning from his bosses.
Lottery-winning doorman Richard Randazzo parties yesterday in Atlantic City with new girlfriend Sabina Mari Johansson, unconcerned about having received a written warning from his bosses.

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Sandra Dee's avatarSandra Dee

please don't tell me this is the same punk man i was all out congratulating and feeling sorry/happy for!! where the hell did he rent meet her!? watch out for chics with greek sandles![unless you're into that]   Green laugh

beb!'s avatarbeb!

well, he will soon be selling the payments to him, you think?

time*treat's avatartime*treat

"sporting" - as in a possession?

"leggy" as opposed to? ... well, nevermind.

Littleoldlady's avatarLittleoldlady

She'll marry him for 3 months and when the money is gone, she'll be gone, too.  He better try to keep his day job.

Lotto*Love's avatarLotto*Love

Tough call. I mean if the boss was mad about the win, thats one thing...but if he's slacking on the job...well thats not right.  I mean he choose to work after the win so his performance should not of changed.  We def don't have doormen here, so I don't know what the rules are in reguards to wearing short sleeve shirts.  It could of been something he could of brought up to the boss if there was a problem.  Taking the day off for gambeling with hot model?  I see a broke man in a year....Disapprove  Wondering if he has a financial plan for his winnings, or if his plans are to spend spend spend  till its gone.  Then he won't have a $40,000 year  job or the "leggy"  girlfriend anymore... what do ya think?

colthmn's avatarcolthmn

High-priced Hotels like the one he works at usually have Hertz or Avis Rentals nearby! You just have to be careful with the mileage. @ almost$14,000.00 per month, looks like he might blow thru it all very quick. But if he's having fun, I guess that's all that matters. After he gets  fired, I hope he doesn't have to go crawling and begging back for his job, cause He's talking trash just a bit. Media is already tailing him!  We'll See!

grengrad's avatargrengrad

Impressive how fast money can change people.

I hope he has his fun, but gets smart before he burns up all his money.

RJOh's avatarRJOh

He's single and have some extra money so he can afford some nice memories at the casinos with a young model on his arm.  Maybe he did the same thing before he won the lottery only then it wasn't news worthy.

One2Adore's avatarOne2Adore

I see nothing but bad things happening for this guy.  It's ONLY $5 million.  I don't recall if you can receive a lump sum or not with this type of game/win.  At this rate, I hope not.  He's sounding a little full of himself and when the money is gone, he's going to want that job back.

He's been there 6 years and now all of a sudden the rules are too rigid and he wants to buck the system.  Nah... the money's not going to his head at all.  *heavy sarcasm*   Not to mention having won $5 mil and wanting to claim unemployment benefits if he's fired?  GTFOH!!!

Sandra Dee's avatarSandra Dee

Quote: Originally posted by grengrad on Jul 23, 2008

Impressive how fast money can change people.

I hope he has his fun, but gets smart before he burns up all his money.

that's what i'm saying! he was just there, last time we talked about him, in his doorman outfit looking humble and pityful and we were like yay! then this shooze comes along! btw, i want to high-five the lucky 'soon to be american citizen' - she played her cards just right .. for him, yeah, the real him showed up FAST!Cussing Face

DC81's avatarDC81

Haha, that didn't take long at all..... Not to say I'm surprised, isn't this the guy who called himself a "ladies man" or something? I gotta go back and look at that story again.

 

But a leggy model? That girl isn't what I'd consider "leggy" nor does she actually look like a model from that photo. Makes me wonder what exactly kind of modeling she does. >_>

 

 

EDIT: Okay, she has a website and certainly looks a lot better in the photos in her portfolio, heh. That picture just isn't very flattering... But I still wouldn't call her "leggy". Her mother is an accountant apparently, maybe he better give her a buzz. >_> <_<

GamerMom's avatarGamerMom

it really breaks my heart when people like this win and basically piss away their winnings when there are so many people that desperately need the break. 

DC81's avatarDC81

Haha, found it, wasn't too hard to do but oh well... I probably could have just looked at the links to the right in the story. *COUGH*

https://www.lotterypost.com/news/176662

Randazzo's new riches have given him the freedom to concentrate on one of his passions — women.

"I want a good Italian woman — or Swedish or Irish or Chinese," he said. "I'm always looking. It's a hobby of mine."

 

As creepy as that is, he's certainly "living" up his hobby, one down three to go! He'll be out on his ass soon enough and then we'll get the sad story on either how he regrets it or how he wouldn't change a thing, while he's homeless and out of a job.  He certainly looked a lot older in the photo from the original story, I wonder if he had any work done.

colthmn's avatarcolthmn

Quote: Originally posted by DC81 on Jul 23, 2008

Haha, that didn't take long at all..... Not to say I'm surprised, isn't this the guy who called himself a "ladies man" or something? I gotta go back and look at that story again.

 

But a leggy model? That girl isn't what I'd consider "leggy" nor does she actually look like a model from that photo. Makes me wonder what exactly kind of modeling she does. >_>

 

 

EDIT: Okay, she has a website and certainly looks a lot better in the photos in her portfolio, heh. That picture just isn't very flattering... But I still wouldn't call her "leggy". Her mother is an accountant apparently, maybe he better give her a buzz. >_> <_<

I think the name of the company they said she worked for was " ALL THE WAY." or something seemelatr.

The way he's holding that ice cream, look at that face. Stick a fork in em', He's DONE.!
RJOh's avatarRJOh

FROM a doorman with a job

doorman

TO a party animal with the ladies

doorman

a man living his dream.

DC81's avatarDC81

LOL There's a lot of references to her on Google from her modeling and website. No surprise why she's with the guy, it's certainly not his charm. If not just the money, potential promotion and financial support for her attempted career.

 

I can see this guy ending up like the antique dealer from the UK.....

jackpotismine's avatarjackpotismine

Quote: Originally posted by DC81 on Jul 23, 2008

LOL There's a lot of references to her on Google from her modeling and website. No surprise why she's with the guy, it's certainly not his charm. If not just the money, potential promotion and financial support for her attempted career.

 

I can see this guy ending up like the antique dealer from the UK.....

When it was first posted that he won I said I see this guy loosing it all if he's not careful. His "bosses are jealous", NOT they have "old" money, lots of it. I think this doorman is an ass_ole! I see him losing his shirt in two years time. Sad situation.

colthmn's avatarcolthmn

Quote: Originally posted by DC81 on Jul 23, 2008

LOL There's a lot of references to her on Google from her modeling and website. No surprise why she's with the guy, it's certainly not his charm. If not just the money, potential promotion and financial support for her attempted career.

 

I can see this guy ending up like the antique dealer from the UK.....

A good idea to pull her websites. Doesn't appear that he's the only sugar daddy either. What a good example of what not to do, when you hit. In the NY Post, he's sporting a giant cigar in the whirlpool, where does he think he's going! I mean besides broke! It's almost embarrassing watching him make a fool of himself in middle age. And he wants lots of coverage. Dummy!!!!

myturn's avatarmyturn

You can bet that when the money runs out, the leggy Swedish model will leg- it out of there too! It is crazy that lottery winners in the US are required to go public. People don't go public about the salaries, at least most don't. So why require people to declare publically a lottery win? Would she have fallen in love with him if he hadn't won?

The New York Lottery could declare that all new lottery winners will be allowed to choose anonymity - they could use that as a point of difference. I know you Yanks are not good at discretion, but I think it is the best way to go in the long run.

Here in Australia, all state lotteries allow winners to remain anonymous and the vast majority do. It is very rare to read about a named winner, and there are several millionaires created each week. The published results list the numbers the number of winners and the area the winning tickets were sold.

DC81's avatarDC81

It depends on the person, unfortunately (or fortunately for "entertainment purposes") we have a lot of "good ol'boys" and braggarts who enjoy the attention and act out like idiots, at least until everything comes crashing down.

 

It stinks that for a lot of states they don't give you the chance to claim anonymously, some do and if you don't take it then you're a damned fool. Michigan does, the only exception is on the Mega Millions lottery, which stinks. There must be some arrangement where they can't do it on it, which maybe is why they allow for there to be a loophole with forming a Trust, LLC or a Club. Though, obviously Michigan's Mega Millions winners haven't even attempted it from what I can tell, they might ask but after that they just give up and don't bother trying to find a way around it. State lottery winners though claim that way all the time.

 

All in all though, I think it'd only take one high profile case or a MM winner being killed or his/her family taken hostage or murdered to change that. Then again, a lot of people would just say "well, they should have had security!" Or something equally silly.

 

This guy though is setting himself up for a fall with that kind of attitude, apparant arrogance and stupidity. Can't say I'm surprised since he gave that vibe in the original story.

sirbrad's avatarsirbrad

Yay another "moron" wins the lottery. You can tell he is not very competent at all, and will be bankrupt and begging for his job back in a few years or less.

wizeguy's avatarwizeguy

I know in some states you don't qualify for unemployment insurance if you were fired for just cause. If it's that way in NY he can appeal and hope they don't show up for the hearing as many companies don't bother. If I won 5 mill I'd prob go on a short spending spree but would invest most of it. It's too early to say he's gonna blow it all. I wish him the best!

justxploring's avatarjustxploring

Quote: Originally posted by time*treat on Jul 23, 2008

"sporting" - as in a possession?

"leggy" as opposed to? ... well, nevermind.

Yes, that was my first reaction.  "Was he wearing or driving her?" Big Grin   (although the dictionary uses "exhibiting" as one definition)

Regarding his job, if he was showing up for work everyday and performing his duties in the same manner as before he won the money, they have no legal right to deny him his benefits IMO.   Although I hope he gives it to charity, I think he earned his unemployment compensation, unless there's another reason he was fired.  Let's say I won or inherited millions.  I wouldn't flaunt it, but if I wanted to keep working for benefits, extra money, or simply because I loved my job, I don't think it's anybody's business.   When the store I worked in for years suddenly went out of business, I had to answer a lot of questions about my job, salary and previous employment, but none of the questions asked if I had money in the bank, lived in a nice house, or if I dated young models.  That has nothing to do with it.

However, from the looks of things, the building occupants might not like all the publicity and a doorman who is appearing in the news.  These are $10M homes where people enjoy their security and privacy, and he has apparently been attracting a lot of attention.

JackpotWanna's avatarJackpotWanna

I agree money changes people.  Sadly in most cases for the worst.

I bet he is getting his fill with the model too.  Hey, she is kinda cute.

If I was him I would try my best to keep my day job and party only on the weekends. 

Anyway wtg buddy!

time*treat's avatartime*treat

Quote: Originally posted by myturn on Jul 24, 2008

You can bet that when the money runs out, the leggy Swedish model will leg- it out of there too! It is crazy that lottery winners in the US are required to go public. People don't go public about the salaries, at least most don't. So why require people to declare publically a lottery win? Would she have fallen in love with him if he hadn't won?

The New York Lottery could declare that all new lottery winners will be allowed to choose anonymity - they could use that as a point of difference. I know you Yanks are not good at discretion, but I think it is the best way to go in the long run.

Here in Australia, all state lotteries allow winners to remain anonymous and the vast majority do. It is very rare to read about a named winner, and there are several millionaires created each week. The published results list the numbers the number of winners and the area the winning tickets were sold.

He may get more than 5 mil. From the original story:

"The lucky doorman actually won the prize May 2, when he bought a $10Set for Life instant ticket, which pays $5,000 a week for life and guarantees a minimum of $5 million. Winners get $65,000 every three months, or $41,926 after taxes." (emphasis, mine)

I agree on the anonymity thing.

justxploring's avatarjustxploring

Just another comment..  RE:  The "leggy" woman

Although money helps, he sounds like a man who enjoys having a good time.  Although he wouldn't be my choice (rich or poor) I've worked with men who have little to offer but great personalities and some women love them.  Don't judge her because she's pretty and having a little fun. 

McCaskey

Agree.

konane's avatarkonane

Quote: Originally posted by grengrad on Jul 23, 2008

Impressive how fast money can change people.

I hope he has his fun, but gets smart before he burns up all his money.

I Agree!

JackpotWanna's avatarJackpotWanna

Quote: Originally posted by One2Adore on Jul 23, 2008

I see nothing but bad things happening for this guy.  It's ONLY $5 million.  I don't recall if you can receive a lump sum or not with this type of game/win.  At this rate, I hope not.  He's sounding a little full of himself and when the money is gone, he's going to want that job back.

He's been there 6 years and now all of a sudden the rules are too rigid and he wants to buck the system.  Nah... the money's not going to his head at all.  *heavy sarcasm*   Not to mention having won $5 mil and wanting to claim unemployment benefits if he's fired?  GTFOH!!!

The money will never run out until he dies.  $5000 a week for life! So if he plays his cards right he will be one happy cookie for the rest of his life. 

Trained2beRich's avatarTrained2beRich

Quote: Originally posted by time*treat on Jul 24, 2008

He may get more than 5 mil. From the original story:

"The lucky doorman actually won the prize May 2, when he bought a $10Set for Life instant ticket, which pays $5,000 a week for life and guarantees a minimum of $5 million. Winners get $65,000 every three months, or $41,926 after taxes." (emphasis, mine)

I agree on the anonymity thing.

hmm... i thought the set for life has a MAXIMUM payout not minimum payout.  I will have to look at the one here for TX.

Trained2beRich's avatarTrained2beRich

according to txlottery.org the set for life prize is

  • ** Not to exceed $5,000,000 total
colthmn's avatarcolthmn

Here's an example that's less than a year old.

  "As the winner of the Lottery's Set For Life instant game, Gerard Wilson is guaranteed to receive a "Minimum Payout" of $5 Million dollars, to be paid in Quarterly installments for AS LONG AS HE LIVES."

     From the New York lottery site.  http://www.org/ny/nyStore/cgi-bin/WinnerNewsDetail_Cat_353_NavRoot_304_ProdID_1353993.htm

So, it looks like our beloved Doorman will be paid for quite some time.  At least until he actually dies.

 

                                                                                 Good luck to him!

Hammer1

She is 23 and he is 44. That is like me dating my daughter. I hope this guy has more brains then money.Lep

JAP69's avatarJAP69

Quote: Originally posted by colthmn on Jul 24, 2008

Here's an example that's less than a year old.

  "As the winner of the Lottery's Set For Life instant game, Gerard Wilson is guaranteed to receive a "Minimum Payout" of $5 Million dollars, to be paid in Quarterly installments for AS LONG AS HE LIVES."

     From the New York lottery site.  http://www.org/ny/nyStore/cgi-bin/WinnerNewsDetail_Cat_353_NavRoot_304_ProdID_1353993.htm

So, it looks like our beloved Doorman will be paid for quite some time.  At least until he actually dies.

 

                                                                                 Good luck to him!

Or if he decides to take a settlement price from an annuity buyer.

Lotto*Love's avatarLotto*Love

Quote: Originally posted by JAP69 on Jul 24, 2008

Or if he decides to take a settlement price from an annuity buyer.

I hope he dosen't do that........Shocked

colthmn's avatarcolthmn

Quote: Originally posted by Hammer1 on Jul 24, 2008

She is 23 and he is 44. That is like me dating my daughter. I hope this guy has more brains then money.Lep

I Agree! Thirtyish might be perfect, but 23? Couldn't look in the mirror!!

colthmn's avatarcolthmn

Quote: Originally posted by JAP69 on Jul 24, 2008

Or if he decides to take a settlement price from an annuity buyer.

From the looks of his "Duds" you're probably right!I Agree!

JackpotWanna's avatarJackpotWanna

I wonder how they met.

colthmn's avatarcolthmn

Quote: Originally posted by JackpotWanna on Jul 24, 2008

I wonder how they met.

I dunno, but on one of her websites, it says she frequents New York due to her Modeling career. Well, he is a doorman at apparently quite an upscale Apt./Condo complex. There may be a tie-in somewhere!!  But of course, I truly don't know. Your guess is probably better than mine!

justxploring's avatarjustxploring

Quote: Originally posted by colthmn on Jul 24, 2008

From the looks of his "Duds" you're probably right!I Agree!

" Yay another "moron" wins the lottery. You can tell he is not very competent at all, and will be bankrupt and begging for his job back in a few years or less." Sir Brad

 

There is so much bitterness on this board.  "I didn't win so this guy must be an idiot."  Why is everyone judging this man as if he was unemployed or homeless and suddenly won some money?  He had a very good job before he won the lottery.   He's single and owns a house in Brooklyn, so he could have invested his money wisely for years.  I don't understand all the comments, since I've gambled in Vegas, Paradise Island, Freeport, Aruba, St Martin, Puerto Rico and other places, and I wasn't frivolous with my money.  I was on vacation.  Maybe he's just having fun!

Lotto*Love's avatarLotto*Love

Quote: Originally posted by JackpotWanna on Jul 24, 2008

I wonder how they met.

they were actually on I think "Inside Edition" on tv I watched last night.  They asked her what she thought about the people who thinks she's there for the money.  She said that they could think what they want she didn't care. She was standing behind her story that she really likes him.  He seemed really happy, even pointing at her and saying something like "Who wouldn't be happy with a girl like this!".  I don't know.......only time can tell.......will have to watch and see.

 

Oh, they said they met I THINK in Vegas ...I can't quite recall, my memory is so bad.  They said they met while she was on a photo shoot.  The $$$ must of gave him the confidence to approach her lol.

JackpotWanna's avatarJackpotWanna

Quote: Originally posted by Lotto*Love on Jul 24, 2008

they were actually on I think "Inside Edition" on tv I watched last night.  They asked her what she thought about the people who thinks she's there for the money.  She said that they could think what they want she didn't care. She was standing behind her story that she really likes him.  He seemed really happy, even pointing at her and saying something like "Who wouldn't be happy with a girl like this!".  I don't know.......only time can tell.......will have to watch and see.

 

Oh, they said they met I THINK in Vegas ...I can't quite recall, my memory is so bad.  They said they met while she was on a photo shoot.  The $$$ must of gave him the confidence to approach her lol.

Hey thanks.

It would have been a better story if they met before he was in the money.

justxploring's avatarjustxploring

Okay - sorry folks.   I changed my mind!  (about both of them)   LOL       

 

http://cityfile.com/dailyfile/1065

myturn08

Its not like he didnt inform everyone that he loved women..i take my hat off to him and would open his door (haha), hes 44 and he is enjoying his freedom that the money won has allotted him.  I would do exactly the same.. Everyone is making it seem like he is the one being preyed upon, hes the older one here and ultimately the one in control therefore.....carry on my good man!!

colthmn's avatarcolthmn

Yeah, even the home he lives in belongs to his parents!! Give the man another ice cream!!!

JackpotWanna's avatarJackpotWanna

Quote: Originally posted by justxploring on Jul 24, 2008

Okay - sorry folks.   I changed my mind!  (about both of them)   LOL       

 

http://cityfile.com/dailyfile/1065

WoW~

justxploring's avatarjustxploring

Quote: Originally posted by JackpotWanna on Jul 25, 2008

WoW~

Don't forget to click on the red link to the "photo gallery" in this article.  There are 15 photos of him with his new "prize" including soaking in a hot tub! 

http://cityfile.com/dailyfile/1065

Lotto*Love's avatarLotto*Love

Quote: Originally posted by Lotto*Love on Jul 24, 2008

they were actually on I think "Inside Edition" on tv I watched last night.  They asked her what she thought about the people who thinks she's there for the money.  She said that they could think what they want she didn't care. She was standing behind her story that she really likes him.  He seemed really happy, even pointing at her and saying something like "Who wouldn't be happy with a girl like this!".  I don't know.......only time can tell.......will have to watch and see.

 

Oh, they said they met I THINK in Vegas ...I can't quite recall, my memory is so bad.  They said they met while she was on a photo shoot.  The $$$ must of gave him the confidence to approach her lol.

Ok lol so i was off just a tad...it was a photo shoot in Coney Island.  The pictures of his "good times" sets me back a bit.  I don't think bad of him..I just think he's making bad choices.  I hope he isn't going through it like water.  I also hope he dosen't crave more and cash future installments in for lump sums or something.  Maybe she does really like him....we shall see.

DC81's avatarDC81

Quote: Originally posted by justxploring on Jul 25, 2008

Don't forget to click on the red link to the "photo gallery" in this article.  There are 15 photos of him with his new "prize" including soaking in a hot tub! 

http://cityfile.com/dailyfile/1065

LOL

 

It's only been two months and I'm seeing this guy over spending and putting himself into heavy debt to where his 20K a month just isn't enough as well as tax problems. So we'll get another story about him in a couple years about how the "model" left him, he started drinking heavily and has had to file for bankrupcy. Though on the bright side, I'm sure he can't transfer the winnings to a company that takes over annuities at least.

alottoalex

 well i;ve read all  the coments so far and every body is thinking what i was thinking about this guy.. i sure hopes he enjoy it, while  HE HAS THE MONEY TO DO ALL OF THIS.. AND HE'S SURE LUCKY THAT THE MONEY IS IN INSTALLMENT PAYMENT...  AND I THOUGHT THAT MAYOR THAT QUIT HE'S JOB WAS PAYING ALOT OF MONEY  FOR FUN.. A THOUSAND DOLLAR AN HOUR FOR SEX.. THIS GUY IS GOING MAKE HIM LOOK GOOD .. AFTER HES DONE           

colthmn's avatarcolthmn

Quote: Originally posted by DC81 on Jul 25, 2008

LOL

 

It's only been two months and I'm seeing this guy over spending and putting himself into heavy debt to where his 20K a month just isn't enough as well as tax problems. So we'll get another story about him in a couple years about how the "model" left him, he started drinking heavily and has had to file for bankrupcy. Though on the bright side, I'm sure he can't transfer the winnings to a company that takes over annuities at least.

Well, I'll tell ya what! The story might unfold something like this. As they both embark on their new careers, as of course you see, she worked in a Brothel  for 6 months as a greeter, yet she didn't know they were "getting busy" in the back of the joint.  Uh HUH!!  So she escapes prosecution on that charge. OK!  She travels to several cities in pursuit of her "Modeling career". UH HUH!  And now he can transition from doorman to PIMP!  Right out in the open. OK!!  Can he stand the rigors of his NEWFOUND Profession?  There  was an arrogance about him just beneath the skin, that was aching to get out. If their present Public Relations scheme doesn't work, propelling her to new heights, she still has her avocation,  and they might find quite a measure of success in it. But as you say, we should be getting another story shortly about the 2,  because someone in the media seems quite amused!  We'll See!!!

Lotto*Love's avatarLotto*Love

Instant fame I'd say.  Lots of us would do the anonymous thing, but there are some who wouldn't see anything wrong with alittle fame.  Going on Inside Edition....being on the front page of your newspaper..etc.  I would feel just way too uncomfortable to be in the limelight.  Everyone would be watching your every move lol.  Is it that he wanted to tell his "rags to riches" story for inspiration?  Or are we gonna see this guy in all the hot spots and celeb parties lol "Here comes  Kim Kardashian.....and Jim Carrey! And OH!!! Here we have Richie Randazzo the playboy millionaire and his gal pal the beautiful Sabina!" haha.  I do feel really happy for him.  He's one of those who thinks "whoever says money can't buy happiness isn't shopping in the right place!"  Maybe he's just getting it out of his system.  You know......win the lottery and now you can do what you never thought you could do before.  Shop all the finest shops....travel to places you thought you'd never see.....drive that hot red car......flash some bling, all with a cigar in your mouth of course lol.  Then when you got it out of your system, you go back to concentrating on living a healthy, fulfilling...and financially stable rest of your life.  We will have to see if he calms down or not.  I guess it would be jumping the gun for me to call him a putz so soon after his win.  So I'm gonna give him a chance.  My opinion? He should of just quit his job instead of stepping on toes.

 

 

As for he's in charge because he's older? I kinda agree!!! I mean.....who's to say he isn't using her to make himself look real good....the ultimate playboy!  He's probably thinking "well if they come a flocking because of the money...so be it!!!! I welcome all the hotties with open arms!"NaughtyNaughtyNaughty

DC81's avatarDC81

He's not a millionaire though and probably never will be. Razz He'd have to not spend a dime for five or six years years before he'd even be close to a million dollars unless he invests and does so well. Hope that guy gets that since it seems that a some "millionaires" don't. I don't think there's anything wrong with having a little fun with the windfall, but this guy looks to be setting himself up for trouble.

time*treat's avatartime*treat

By the time the pitcher got to me, it was all out of hater-aid. Beaver 

I hope the guy enjoys every penny of his money (preferably in the local economyPatriot).

If he wants to spend some on his companion (her myspace says "single") so be it.

People don't play lottery so they can be pious upstanding role models for the jealous schmoes that didn't win. Wrong religion.

Sandra Dee's avatarSandra Dee

Quote: Originally posted by time*treat on Jul 25, 2008

By the time the pitcher got to me, it was all out of hater-aid. Beaver 

I hope the guy enjoys every penny of his money (preferably in the local economyPatriot).

If he wants to spend some on his companion (her myspace says "single") so be it.

People don't play lottery so they can be pious upstanding role models for the jealous schmoes that didn't win. Wrong religion.

@time*treat ... i get you but i can personally say and confident enough to claim that MOST of us here on LP ALWAYS ARE HAPPY FOR ANYONE WINNING ANY LOTTERY! he better enjoy it and heck, rent/buy all the chics his body can stand!! and the tenants and his ex-bosses, i'm certain, were quite happy for him [i'm pretty sure they're worth 100 times more than he is now] I just have a problem with HIS ATTITUDE that seemed to change overnight .. the interviews he gave BEFORE and now AFTER - it's like hearing/seeing two different people!! no one, especially on lp, is a hater .. we've seen HUGE amounts won and happy for anyone that plays the lottery, he is just turning out to be a shmuck and for the record, i think the girlfriend is cute .. wonder why they didn't date before as they knew each other back when he was ... err.... ahem...... poor ...

BS

time*treat's avatartime*treat

Oh, you know, it's like those "Flavor of Love" type shows... ROFL

RJOh's avatarRJOh

Quote: Originally posted by time*treat on Jul 25, 2008

By the time the pitcher got to me, it was all out of hater-aid. Beaver 

I hope the guy enjoys every penny of his money (preferably in the local economyPatriot).

If he wants to spend some on his companion (her myspace says "single") so be it.

People don't play lottery so they can be pious upstanding role models for the jealous schmoes that didn't win. Wrong religion.

I Agree! Since no one at LP has ever said that jackpot winner is me, I assume most lottery jackpot winners have never heard of LP and could care less what LP members think or feel about them. I am a LP member and I wouldn't care either because when it comes to how I spend my money, the only opinion that counts is mine.

justxploring's avatarjustxploring

Quote: Originally posted by time*treat on Jul 25, 2008

By the time the pitcher got to me, it was all out of hater-aid. Beaver 

I hope the guy enjoys every penny of his money (preferably in the local economyPatriot).

If he wants to spend some on his companion (her myspace says "single") so be it.

People don't play lottery so they can be pious upstanding role models for the jealous schmoes that didn't win. Wrong religion.

I pointed this out in 2 previous posts on this thread & said people on this board were bitter or jealous, but then I saw the slide show with 15 poses!  If someone puts himself in the limelight, then he is setting himself up for public criticism just like any 'celebrity' - although I doubt if Mr. Randazzo & friend are reading LP comments or care what we think. 

Although I don't trust everything I read in the paper, one article said he tried to move into the building for which he works, but $5,000 a week before taxes isn't enough to buy a $10M co-op on Park Avenue.  I wouldn't want to live in a fancy NY co-op because of all the rules set by the Board of Directors.  Mr. Randazzo doesn't look like the type who wants to follow the rules anyway!

To those who are calling this man a millionaire, believe it or not, to many he isn't very rich at all.  I remember when I read that the actors on the TV show "Friends" were getting $750,000 an episode and that was years ago.  Judge Judy, Letterman & Leno have salaries exceeding $30 million.  I hope Mr. Randzazzo enjoys his new wealth & fame, but he still needs to be careful.  OTOH, even if he messes up, as long as he doesn't sell his annuity, he'll continue to receive a nice check for the rest of his life.

Nino224's avatarNino224

I love it!!! This is great for lotteries, for education, for players, AND it's entertaining.

The man's been a doorman for who knows how many years. You have any idea how demeaning and depressing a job like that can be when you're dealing with rich snobs?? At 40K a year in a city like NY he was barely eating.  I know, I'm from there. The guy's probably never gone on a decent vacation.

If he wants to throw caution to the wind and get wild, God bless him!! Who's getting hurt?? He'll be a senior citizen soon, for chrissakes!!! It's now or never!!

I want to see a millionaire doorman reality show following his antics week after week. "This week on Rich Man Door Man, Richie dips a brand new Mercedes in liquid gold then tosses it in the trash!!" The following week he can go to a millionaire strip club with The Donald where they look for true love on stage #3. Awesome!

ConstantlyB's avatarConstantlyB

You know what....he shouldn't burn his bridges......he's going to need his old reputation for the new job he's going to need later. The contacts alone in the building are priceless he could have doubled his money in no time. Now this is going to turn out really...really...really bad. Although I could be wrong......

.....yeah right

sirbrad's avatarsirbrad

Quote: Originally posted by justxploring on Jul 24, 2008

" Yay another "moron" wins the lottery. You can tell he is not very competent at all, and will be bankrupt and begging for his job back in a few years or less." Sir Brad

 

There is so much bitterness on this board.  "I didn't win so this guy must be an idiot."  Why is everyone judging this man as if he was unemployed or homeless and suddenly won some money?  He had a very good job before he won the lottery.   He's single and owns a house in Brooklyn, so he could have invested his money wisely for years.  I don't understand all the comments, since I've gambled in Vegas, Paradise Island, Freeport, Aruba, St Martin, Puerto Rico and other places, and I wasn't frivolous with my money.  I was on vacation.  Maybe he's just having fun!

I am not bitter, I just calls it as I sees it.

sirbrad's avatarsirbrad

Quote: Originally posted by justxploring on Jul 24, 2008

Okay - sorry folks.   I changed my mind!  (about both of them)   LOL       

 

http://cityfile.com/dailyfile/1065

Pwned. Thank you, do not question my judgements again. Smash Big Smile

MichiganHopeful's avatarMichiganHopeful

I found her website http://www.sabinamari.com/. She is not bad looking but when he is broke, she will be gone!

justxploring's avatarjustxploring

Quote: Originally posted by MichiganHopeful on Jul 28, 2008

I found her website http://www.sabinamari.com/. She is not bad looking but when he is broke, she will be gone!

How can he ever be broke?  He's getting $5,000 a week for life!  He's not stinking, filthy rich, but definitely very comfortable!  I suppose he could make a lot of stupid investments, get into a lot of debt, and then he'd have to sell his annuity, but nothing I'm reading indicates he's going to do any of these things!  A lot of men marry younger women and end up settling down & having families.  The modeling business is very tough and competitive.  Maybe she found her Prince Charming.  You never know.

DC81's avatarDC81

Quote: Originally posted by MichiganHopeful on Jul 28, 2008

I found her website http://www.sabinamari.com/. She is not bad looking but when he is broke, she will be gone!

Not exactly hard to find, just wasn't posted here so as to not advertise it and give her more attention than she deserves. At least that's why I didn't put it here.

 

I see the guy taking out loans agianst his annuity and getting into trouble... We'll find out in a couple years...

colthmn's avatarcolthmn

Quote: Originally posted by justxploring on Jul 28, 2008

How can he ever be broke?  He's getting $5,000 a week for life!  He's not stinking, filthy rich, but definitely very comfortable!  I suppose he could make a lot of stupid investments, get into a lot of debt, and then he'd have to sell his annuity, but nothing I'm reading indicates he's going to do any of these things!  A lot of men marry younger women and end up settling down & having families.  The modeling business is very tough and competitive.  Maybe she found her Prince Charming.  You never know.

Well, ya know JP.  I viewed one of her websites on which a bunch of her friends were pictured, and it seemed the general talk was about heavy metal, and purple haze and partying. And that particular website left me with a bad IMPRESS.  I couldn't help but seeing a middle aged man walking into this kind of environment trying to Impress a younger crowd, and even dressing and acting the part! So, now he even goes out and buys a Candie apple Red Cadillac. Neck of the woods I'm from, you might as well dial 911. Then in one of the photo's he even throws up a kind of gangsta/playa Shrug! Street life is nowadays extremely dangerous! Of course, he's having a little fun, but the world is a different place now! it altogether caused me to question his judgment. I said the things in my posts based on my environment and work experience! Of course I could be totally wrong. I actually wish them the best, but something about the whole thing doesn't feel right. The young lady even looks a little STREET! I must admit I've never been to new York, so I don't know who controls what! I like the way you take an opposing view and then build an argument for it. Makes the board interesting. I better stop, cause I'm supposed to talk  lottery, and I've digressed way too much. They may very well get hitched tho'.

colthmn's avatarcolthmn

Quote: Originally posted by grengrad on Jul 23, 2008

Impressive how fast money can change people.

I hope he has his fun, but gets smart before he burns up all his money.

Yeah!

justxploring's avatarjustxploring

Colthmn, I agree that the lady looks a little "street" but that means she's smart too.  She's using what she's got while she's got it. I don't see any inappropriate pictures on her site.  After all, she's a model.  What I don't get about men is that most of them get up everyday and go to their boring jobs and come home to their boring lives & flop in front of the TV before hitting the pillow.  Then they dream of living on the wild side, gambling all night and sitting in a hot tub with a sexy model.  Next they knock someone who actually decides to act out that fantasy.

jackpotismine's avatarjackpotismine

Quote: Originally posted by justxploring on Jul 29, 2008

Colthmn, I agree that the lady looks a little "street" but that means she's smart too.  She's using what she's got while she's got it. I don't see any inappropriate pictures on her site.  After all, she's a model.  What I don't get about men is that most of them get up everyday and go to their boring jobs and come home to their boring lives & flop in front of the TV before hitting the pillow.  Then they dream of living on the wild side, gambling all night and sitting in a hot tub with a sexy model.  Next they knock someone who actually decides to act out that fantasy.

You are so right! He has every right to do what's he's doing. We (at LP) just think that having won so much money, he needs to be careful to not blow a chance of a lifetime and wind up like so many other winners that in just a few years, all their money is gone and they wind up homeless.

 

 

P.S. There is also a little bit of healthy jealously and envy.

LckyLary

I saw in NY Daily News this model girl was accused of being involved in a brothel. Of course I don't believe that for a minute!

Man wins jackpot, keeps working, goes to strip club, people at strip club get in trouble, guy acts like big shot w/ women and gambles in A.C... sounds familiar... keep it coming!!!

colthmn's avatarcolthmn

Quote: Originally posted by justxploring on Jul 29, 2008

Colthmn, I agree that the lady looks a little "street" but that means she's smart too.  She's using what she's got while she's got it. I don't see any inappropriate pictures on her site.  After all, she's a model.  What I don't get about men is that most of them get up everyday and go to their boring jobs and come home to their boring lives & flop in front of the TV before hitting the pillow.  Then they dream of living on the wild side, gambling all night and sitting in a hot tub with a sexy model.  Next they knock someone who actually decides to act out that fantasy.

OK!, sooo you think that every woman is smart like you are, tasteful as you are, tactful as you! Well, it ain't so! She started w/out much and will end likewise! Didn't see the pictures? She put up a bunch  of websites so as to cover all possible bases. Somebody see something. She's a model no doubt.  Problem is, Who?, When?, How much?, Where?  That's the puzzle she's trying to answer.  No! you do get men. that's why things are the way they are for you!  Cause you refuse to play the dumb game! They want you, but they want her too, and maybe a thousand more! The way their made, and you know that! So they slip off, lookin for her, cause its comfortable, safe, then look for you, but you fightin'.  So, they hit the lotto, now they got it all. And guess who's good to go? Then, they get all bored with her and want to go home to mommy dearest. So who's the smartest tween' the two? Ava Available, or Holdback Helen? Could I answer that, I'd make millions. Gotta trick um', make um' think you got it all! Every woman knows all this, except, how do I close the deal? When I see the "street lady," part of me yearns, but I know better, so reigns are easily pulled in. OK! so I said all this trivial stuff, but what does it have to do w/ p3 or p4? See what I'm saying?  All of this, and I couldn't give a sensible answer. Now you see why I'm broke?

 

P.S. They're knockin' them cause their jealous! Includes Me! What a mess!!!

Tenaj's avatarTenaj

Congratulations to him.  He just might turn that 5 million into 30 millions.

JackpotWanna's avatarJackpotWanna

Every 10 years he lives he gets 260,000 x 10 years = $2,600,000

 

He is 44.

If he lives to:

54 = $2,600,000

64 = $5,200,000

74 = $7,800,000 - Average male life span in United States.

84 = $10,400,000

94 = $13,000,000

104 = $15,600,000

114 = $18,200,000 - Nears max life span of Human beings.

Not a bad deal.  The longer he lives, the more money he receives.

 

Bang Head Why not me!

DC81's avatarDC81

Bet he wishes he was 20 years younger, actually going by those pics, I'm sure he does....

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