Kansas Mega Millions winner claims jackpot anonymously

Apr 6, 2012, 6:04 pm (217 comments)

Mega Millions

By Todd Northrop

TOPEKA, Kansas — The holder of one of three winning tickets in last week's record $656 million Mega Millions drawing came forward Friday to claim a share, Kansas Lottery officials announced Friday afternoon.

The winner — a single ticket holder — has chosen to remain anonymous, state lottery director Dennis Wilson said.

The announcement was made at an afternoon press conference at state lottery headquarters in Topeka.

Under Kansas law, lottery winners can choose not to publicly reveal their identities. The winner has retained legal counsel and financial advisers and "looks forward to retiring," Wilson said.

Kansas was one of three states where three tickets matched the winning numbers — 2, 4, 23, 38, and 46, with Mega Ball number 23 — amounting to an equal share of roughly $218.6 million, before taxes, under the annuity option. The Kansas lottery player purchased the winning ticket at a Casey's convenience store in Ottawa.

The winner has chosen to take a one-time lump-sum payment of about $157 million before taxes.

"It'll take a few days for us to transfer the money to their account. It was a single ticket holder — one person claimed the ticket," Wilson said.

"They were still just in awe that they had won it," Wilson said of the winner, who didn't know the ticket was a winner until Monday.

"They checked it over 10 times ... and still had a hard time believing it," Wilson said.

As for choosing to remain anonymous, Wilson said the winner obviously doesn't want the publicity.  "We all have to understand that these kind of winners need time to digest. They were still in awe that they had won it," Wilson said.

"They're like all of us. They think about the possibility of winning but they never think that it would hapen to them — but it did. It proves real people really win — and you could be next.

Two other winning tickets were purchased in Maryland and Illinois.

The Kansas winner is the first to officially come forward, just a week after the winning numbers were picked.

Meanwhile, Maryland lottery officials have been responding to a flurry of questions from the media this week after a Baltimore-area woman told the New York Post that she had one of the winning tickets. However, in a bizarre twist of the story, Mirlande Wilson, a 37-year-old single mother of seven who works at McDonald's, told the Post on Friday that she isn't sure where she last had the ticket.

"I'm still looking for it. I haven't even looked in my uniform pants yet," the Post quoted Wilson as saying. "I'm still looking everywhere to find it, in my purse, everywhere."

The state's lottery director said Thursday he hasn't seen the ticket, but he also says no one else has come forward saying he has it.

Carole Everett, a spokeswoman for the Maryland Lottery, said Tuesday she doesn't "put much stock in that story."

"She claims she won," Everett said. "She can't produce a ticket. ... In our opinion, until they walk in that door, hold that ticket, produce valid identification and our security people can process and validate it, it doesn't matter."

If Wilson is determined to be a winner, a showdown could be brewing with her McDonald's co-workers. They are demanding a share because they say they pooled their money to buy several tickets. Wilson has said the ticket she bought was separate from that.

Thanks to B$Rizzle and hearsetrax for the tip.

Sourced from CNN and MSNBC reports

Comments

Win$500Quick's avatarWin$500Quick

Smart move. It is too many crazy people out here ready to take advantage of you and turn your life upside down.

zinniagirl's avatarzinniagirl

Congratulations to the Kansas winner!   May they find peace and happiness knowing that they can retire comfortably now.

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

"It proves real people really win."

Are you kidding me? Aren't we all real people playing the lottery?

They should let all lottery players to claim anonymously.

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

ditto,

 

I dont expect to see these folks on LCML either,

i think ppl. are getting smarter about this stuff,

 

at the same time i not worried about running out of idiots to entertain us.

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Yes Thrifty it should, but once a state starts out w/ public disclosure, its going to be difficult to change that.

 

ps my ditto comment was at the 1st 2 posters.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

What a great story........... with a wealthy "anonymous" ending.......... Wouldn't it be nice to go down the street with a grin on your face everyday for many years to come knowing that you have a little 100 million dollar secret  ????

HiFi's avatarHiFi

anonymous is lame.  we should atleast see who won to proove that its real.  on a side note, if you live in a small town where the winning ticket was purchased and you lived there for many years an suddenly your house is up for sale, the townspeople will know who the winner was.

PlayTwoWin

If you want to retire with millions and have a quiet life.. Earn it. If you win out of pure luk it should be known publicly. If you can't handle the attention maybe don't play. Stick to your local smaller jackpot games.

Truth.

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 6, 2012

What a great story........... with a wealthy "anonymous" ending.......... Wouldn't it be nice to go down the street with a grin on your face everyday for many years to come knowing that you have a little 100 million dollar secret  ????

Yea, i normally have a smile for ppl. i meet up w/ so no one would suspect.....

ohh wait, at work ppl. would say...whats w/ you ? then i would have to.... oh ...nevermind i won't be there. LOL

HiFi's avatarHiFi

look this is the town where the ticket was won.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa,_Kansas   looks like the old west, thats how small this town is.  i think it would be tough to really remain anonymous.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by HiFi on Apr 6, 2012

look this is the town where the ticket was won.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa,_Kansas   looks like the old west, thats how small this town is.  i think it would be tough to really remain anonymous.

Thats where the ticket was purchased, didnt say the winner lived there correct ??.....Could have been someone passing through

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by haymaker on Apr 6, 2012

Yes Thrifty it should, but once a state starts out w/ public disclosure, its going to be difficult to change that.

 

ps my ditto comment was at the 1st 2 posters.

The world's biggest lottery jackpot is won in two states where you can claim it anonymously and in one  state that you can't.

Mega Millions is doing such a great job.

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by HiFi on Apr 6, 2012

anonymous is lame.  we should atleast see who won to proove that its real.  on a side note, if you live in a small town where the winning ticket was purchased and you lived there for many years an suddenly your house is up for sale, the townspeople will know who the winner was.

        Is there evidence that letting the winner remain anon. has cost the lottery players ?

anon. could have the oppisite effect, if PA. was anon. maybe they would'nt  be trying to "sell" their operation.

guessing you're in PA.  if it changed to anon. would you quit playing ?

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by PlayTwoWin on Apr 6, 2012

If you want to retire with millions and have a quiet life.. Earn it. If you win out of pure luk it should be known publicly. If you can't handle the attention maybe don't play. Stick to your local smaller jackpot games.

Truth.

How about not playing the lottery since players are not treated fairly?

Can we say that Kansas lottery officials kept the money for themselves. Where is the real winner? I do not see any. Have you seen any?

The should have shown at least a picture of the winning ticket. I do not see any integrity in Kansas lottery.

Coin Toss's avatarCoin Toss

HiFi, Minnesnowta,

I can think of plenty of reasons to stay anonymous and not one reason not to.

I think despite the reasons each of you gave for wanting to know who the winner was, you're don't have any valid reason to. A while back someone around here made a score on a Pick 5 and people just could not stand knowing who it was. The convenience store where the ticket was bought posted having sold a winner but wouldn't tell anyone who it was, so people hubng around for over a week trying to find out. Some people not only want to be the one with the info, they want to be the first one with he info.

I hope if either of you ever hit a jackpot you eill see why you should rethink this.

Want to make a list of reasons, pro and con? And picture yourself as having won thejackpot, not a spectator dying to know who won the jackpot.

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by HiFi on Apr 6, 2012

anonymous is lame.  we should atleast see who won to proove that its real.  on a side note, if you live in a small town where the winning ticket was purchased and you lived there for many years an suddenly your house is up for sale, the townspeople will know who the winner was.

The media should forget about that lady from Maryland and try to reveal the identity of the Kansas winner.

time*treat's avatartime*treat

Quote: Originally posted by HiFi on Apr 6, 2012

anonymous is lame.  we should atleast see who won to proove that its real.  on a side note, if you live in a small town where the winning ticket was purchased and you lived there for many years an suddenly your house is up for sale, the townspeople will know who the winner was.

Yeah? You gonna stand outside their house and protect them from killer leprechauns? Roll Eyes

https://www.lotterypost.com/news/229819

News story photo

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Apr 6, 2012

How about not playing the lottery since players are not treated fairly?

Can we say that Kansas lottery officials kept the money for themselves. Where is the real winner? I do not see any. Have you seen any?

The should have shown at least a picture of the winning ticket. I do not see any integrity in Kansas lottery.

There is a way to resolve that Thrifty, ........Move to Kansas, go to work for the lottery commission as an accountant, move up into the admin position and look in the yearly books......Remaining anonymous  is a smart move.........You don't get information, you don't get  squat and THAT irritates the "Nosey Rosey's" of the world who believe they have a right to know anything about anyone whenever they want......Ain't freedom wonderful ????  Patriot

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by HiFi on Apr 6, 2012

look this is the town where the ticket was won.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa,_Kansas   looks like the old west, thats how small this town is.  i think it would be tough to really remain anonymous.

   Hifi,    thanks for the link, but just the same in my travels around the country,

and living in different states i found that most ppl. mind their business,

thought that was especially true in towns like this one.

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Time*treat,  I guess is fair that most states require lottery players identity?

dpoly1's avatardpoly1

Quote: Originally posted by HiFi on Apr 6, 2012

anonymous is lame.  we should atleast see who won to proove that its real.  on a side note, if you live in a small town where the winning ticket was purchased and you lived there for many years an suddenly your house is up for sale, the townspeople will know who the winner was.

Agree with stupid

Some people will whine about anything & everything!  No Pity!

MADDOG10's avatarMADDOG10

This is the way ALL   Lotteries should be, Anonymous period....!!!

To many folks have to deal with other things involving winning the lottery when they have to disclose who they are. 

Everyone should sign a petition to have the  their States have these people remain anonymous...! 

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 6, 2012

There is a way to resolve that Thrifty, ........Move to Kansas, go to work for the lottery commission as an accountant, move up into the admin position and look in the yearly books......Remaining anonymous  is a smart move.........You don't get information, you don't get  squat and THAT irritates the "Nosey Rosey's" of the world who believe they have a right to know anything about anyone whenever they want......Ain't freedom wonderful ????  Patriot

Seeing is Believing. I will never believe that Kansas lottery has a winner until I see a picture of the winner.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by haymaker on Apr 6, 2012

   Hifi,    thanks for the link, but just the same in my travels around the country,

and living in different states i found that most ppl. mind their business,

thought that was especially true in towns like this one.

Hay..........I hope that the person who won doesn't live within 250 miles of that town !!!!....really P*ss the  "WaanaKnowYourBiz" folks right off !!! Or better yet, is a visitor from Germany !!!!

dpoly1's avatardpoly1

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Apr 6, 2012

The media should forget about that lady from Maryland and try to reveal the identity of the Kansas winner.

Agree with stupid

Some people should mind their own business!

And whine about something else .........................  Crying

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by time*treat on Apr 6, 2012

Yeah? You gonna stand outside their house and protect them from killer leprechauns? Roll Eyes

https://www.lotterypost.com/news/229819

News story photo

time*treat

if i lived in a town like that, and seen this guy around,

i'd be sure there was a meth factory somewhere in the nearby surburbs.

LOL

dpoly1's avatardpoly1

Quote: Originally posted by MADDOG10 on Apr 6, 2012

This is the way ALL   Lotteries should be, Anonymous period....!!!

To many folks have to deal with other things involving winning the lottery when they have to disclose who they are. 

Everyone should sign a petition to have the  their States have these people remain anonymous...! 

I Agree!  Thumbs Up

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by dpoly1 on Apr 6, 2012

I Agree!  Thumbs Up

dpoly1, would you quit playing if PA. changed to anon. ?

NoShame's avatarNoShame

Quote: Originally posted by HiFi on Apr 6, 2012

anonymous is lame.  we should atleast see who won to proove that its real.  on a side note, if you live in a small town where the winning ticket was purchased and you lived there for many years an suddenly your house is up for sale, the townspeople will know who the winner was.

Proving that what's real?  The winner?  The jackpot?  Honestly I don't think that revealing the winners of every jackpot is going to prevent hoaxes of any sort.  They still happen whether everyone knows you or not.  It's already been proven repeatedly the consequences of revealing winner identities to the public and the harm that comes to those winners.  Once you get your check, you're basically on your own. 

I don't mind basic information about the winners themselves (gender, age, town) but to reveal the actual name and show their picture is where all the real trouble starts.

dpoly1's avatardpoly1

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Apr 6, 2012

Seeing is Believing. I will never believe that Kansas lottery has a winner until I see a picture of the winner.

No Pity!

hearsetrax's avatarhearsetrax

I wish the lucky winners plenty of uninterrupted nights of Bedand plenty of days that include plenty of White Bounce

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by MADDOG10 on Apr 6, 2012

This is the way ALL   Lotteries should be, Anonymous period....!!!

To many folks have to deal with other things involving winning the lottery when they have to disclose who they are. 

Everyone should sign a petition to have the  their States have these people remain anonymous...! 

The lottery integrity is in doubt when 2 out of the 3 winning states for the world's biggest lottery jackpot allow you to remain anonymous.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by hearsetrax on Apr 6, 2012

I wish the lucky winners plenty of uninterrupted nights of Bedand plenty of days that include plenty of White Bounce

AAAAAAMEN hearse !!!!

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by dpoly1 on Apr 6, 2012

No Pity!

How about playing the lottery like a lab rat and not winning?

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Apr 6, 2012

The world's biggest lottery jackpot is won in two states where you can claim it anonymously and in one  state that you can't.

Mega Millions is doing such a great job.

Exactly, who needs more proof, anon. is WTG, you hear me Gov. Christie ?

dpoly1's avatardpoly1

Quote: Originally posted by haymaker on Apr 6, 2012

dpoly1, would you quit playing if PA. changed to anon. ?

IDK why I would stop playing because you can claim your winnings anonymously .......

The Evil Greed of Envy is far too prevalent today, everyone is "entitled" to what belongs to someone else!

I would love it if everyone had the option to be anonymous!!!!!!!!!

dpoly1's avatardpoly1

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Apr 6, 2012

How about playing the lottery like a lab rat and not winning?

?????????????????????????????????

dpoly1's avatardpoly1

Quote: Originally posted by hearsetrax on Apr 6, 2012

I wish the lucky winners plenty of uninterrupted nights of Bedand plenty of days that include plenty of White Bounce

I Agree!   Thumbs Up

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Apr 6, 2012

Seeing is Believing. I will never believe that Kansas lottery has a winner until I see a picture of the winner.

Thrifty, if your state went anon. would you stop playing ?

KSplayer's avatarKSplayer

Glad to see someone from my state win......just wish it would have been me lol

time*treat's avatartime*treat

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Apr 6, 2012

Time*treat,  I guess is fair that most states require lottery players identity?

I wouldn't say "fair"; "reckless" or "irresponsible" is more like it.

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by MADDOG10 on Apr 6, 2012

This is the way ALL   Lotteries should be, Anonymous period....!!!

To many folks have to deal with other things involving winning the lottery when they have to disclose who they are. 

Everyone should sign a petition to have the  their States have these people remain anonymous...! 

MADDOG10, how can we get that started ? can we do that on LP ?

it would stop me from playing .

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by haymaker on Apr 6, 2012

Thrifty, if your state went anon. would you stop playing ?

I feel that lottery players should be able to remain anonymous in every state.The lottery should treat every player equally.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by KSplayer on Apr 6, 2012

Glad to see someone from my state win......just wish it would have been me lol

Come awwwwn KSp...we know it was you,,give up the goods !!!!!

HiFi's avatarHiFi

Quote: Originally posted by dpoly1 on Apr 6, 2012

Agree with stupid

Some people will whine about anything & everything!  No Pity!

lol, the only person whining here is you, whining about peoples comments.  everyone else was respectful in their replies except you.

NoShame's avatarNoShame

At least one major lottery winner is being smart for once.

dpoly1's avatardpoly1

Quote: Originally posted by HiFi on Apr 6, 2012

lol, the only person whining here is you, whining about peoples comments.  everyone else was respectful in their replies except you.

You are whining about anonymous winners .............

In case you can't read your own comments ................

I have been as respectful as the comments deserve ....................  No Pity!

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 6, 2012

Come awwwwn KSp...we know it was you,,give up the goods !!!!!

Can't be KSp, can it ?  i'd be so shook up i could't log on,

oh... wait they had a couple days to calm down, laughing at M/land.

dpoly1's avatardpoly1

Quote: Originally posted by NoShame on Apr 6, 2012

At least one major lottery winner is being smart for once.

   Thumbs Up   Hurray!I Agree!

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by dpoly1 on Apr 6, 2012

?????????????????????????????????

How about lottery gambling addiction? Playing the lottery like a lab rat and not winning.

For all gamblers, even small-time bettors, gambling at the very least correlates with feelings such as irritation, frustration and aggravation then can worsen to agony, depression, violence and suicide. Gamblers may not always admit experiencing these feelings. However, gamblers definitely do experience these feelings. Even small-time $1 a week lottery players get irritated, frustrated and aggravated when always losing. Rarely though do gamblers only bet $1 a week even if saying that. When gamblers who say they only ever bet $1 a week, see a super jackpot getting big and bet $5, $10, $20 or more on it, then they are not $1 a week gamblers any longer. Gambling always means losing money. Usually losing more money than intended. The bottom line is that losing money and feeling all of these negative emotions is not fun, recreational or entertaining.

Every so-called moderate gambler has a gambling problem. Suppose that you are considered to be a moderate gambler. A moderate gambler will occasionally lose for example $5 at a time. So the gambling industry basically "grabs" $5 at a time from you. You would remember this for a lifetime if a thief grabbed a $5 bill out of your hand and ran away with it. What about a gambling industry "thief" who grabs $5 each time from you for a super jackpot lottery drawing? The odds are that you will never hit a super jackpot even if living many thousands of lifetimes. How about grabbing $5 a race at the horse racetrack? How about grabbing $5 a hand at blackjack? How about grabbing $5 for a few slot machine pulls? How about grabbing $5 per stock trade? How about grabbing $5 from you at other gambling activities? That occasional $5 multiplied by countless occasional times, adds up to a lot of money over the months and years. Anyone who is grabbing your money like this is a problem that must be eliminated. But the gambling industry does not want you to think this way. The gambling industry wants you to think that each occasional $5 lost gambling is fun, recreational and entertaining. The gambling industry spends millions of dollars on advertising and public relations to keep their so-called moderate gambling customers foolish and ignorant about gambling.

maximumfun's avatarmaximumfun

Quote: Originally posted by MADDOG10 on Apr 6, 2012

This is the way ALL   Lotteries should be, Anonymous period....!!!

To many folks have to deal with other things involving winning the lottery when they have to disclose who they are. 

Everyone should sign a petition to have the  their States have these people remain anonymous...! 

Too many people expect that they should know everything.  Why?  It's amazing that people live in states where anonymity is not even optional (like Rhode Island where I live).  Having other people decide for you how much privacy you give up is stupid and intrusive and more than mildly offensive.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Apr 6, 2012

How about lottery gambling addiction? Playing the lottery like a lab rat and not winning.

For all gamblers, even small-time bettors, gambling at the very least correlates with feelings such as irritation, frustration and aggravation then can worsen to agony, depression, violence and suicide. Gamblers may not always admit experiencing these feelings. However, gamblers definitely do experience these feelings. Even small-time $1 a week lottery players get irritated, frustrated and aggravated when always losing. Rarely though do gamblers only bet $1 a week even if saying that. When gamblers who say they only ever bet $1 a week, see a super jackpot getting big and bet $5, $10, $20 or more on it, then they are not $1 a week gamblers any longer. Gambling always means losing money. Usually losing more money than intended. The bottom line is that losing money and feeling all of these negative emotions is not fun, recreational or entertaining.

Every so-called moderate gambler has a gambling problem. Suppose that you are considered to be a moderate gambler. A moderate gambler will occasionally lose for example $5 at a time. So the gambling industry basically "grabs" $5 at a time from you. You would remember this for a lifetime if a thief grabbed a $5 bill out of your hand and ran away with it. What about a gambling industry "thief" who grabs $5 each time from you for a super jackpot lottery drawing? The odds are that you will never hit a super jackpot even if living many thousands of lifetimes. How about grabbing $5 a race at the horse racetrack? How about grabbing $5 a hand at blackjack? How about grabbing $5 for a few slot machine pulls? How about grabbing $5 per stock trade? How about grabbing $5 from you at other gambling activities? That occasional $5 multiplied by countless occasional times, adds up to a lot of money over the months and years. Anyone who is grabbing your money like this is a problem that must be eliminated. But the gambling industry does not want you to think this way. The gambling industry wants you to think that each occasional $5 lost gambling is fun, recreational and entertaining. The gambling industry spends millions of dollars on advertising and public relations to keep their so-called moderate gambling customers foolish and ignorant about gambling.

Well Thrifty, its like this......If you earn your money and its spent on power bills and cable and the newspaper, lottery, cigarettes, alcohol..who really cares ? I don't care if you want to do that..its none of my concern. If you want an extra $5 spent on something, its your choice, if its forced upon you and you have to pay, then its no longer your choice(like the price of gas and food lately)....do those items give me the possibility of returning money or  possible retirement ???  Not at all...But the choice remains with the person with the money....Its mine and I will spend it as I see fit.... I don't  tell anybody else on how to spend their money or how they should feel....IMHO neither should anyone else...but then again..that's the wonderful part about this country...Freedom of choice/speech and the right remain silent.

maximumfun's avatarmaximumfun

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 6, 2012

Well Thrifty, its like this......If you earn your money and its spent on power bills and cable and the newspaper, lottery, cigarettes, alcohol..who really cares ? I don't care if you want to do that..its none of my concern. If you want an extra $5 spent on something, its your choice, if its forced upon you and you have to pay, then its no longer your choice(like the price of gas and food lately)....do those items give me the possibility of returning money or  possible retirement ???  Not at all...But the choice remains with the person with the money....Its mine and I will spend it as I see fit.... I don't  tell anybody else on how to spend their money or how they should feel....IMHO neither should anyone else...but then again..that's the wonderful part about this country...Freedom of choice/speech and the right remain silent.

I Agree!

time*treat's avatartime*treat

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Apr 6, 2012

How about lottery gambling addiction? Playing the lottery like a lab rat and not winning.

For all gamblers, even small-time bettors, gambling at the very least correlates with feelings such as irritation, frustration and aggravation then can worsen to agony, depression, violence and suicide. Gamblers may not always admit experiencing these feelings. However, gamblers definitely do experience these feelings. Even small-time $1 a week lottery players get irritated, frustrated and aggravated when always losing. Rarely though do gamblers only bet $1 a week even if saying that. When gamblers who say they only ever bet $1 a week, see a super jackpot getting big and bet $5, $10, $20 or more on it, then they are not $1 a week gamblers any longer. Gambling always means losing money. Usually losing more money than intended. The bottom line is that losing money and feeling all of these negative emotions is not fun, recreational or entertaining.

Every so-called moderate gambler has a gambling problem. Suppose that you are considered to be a moderate gambler. A moderate gambler will occasionally lose for example $5 at a time. So the gambling industry basically "grabs" $5 at a time from you. You would remember this for a lifetime if a thief grabbed a $5 bill out of your hand and ran away with it. What about a gambling industry "thief" who grabs $5 each time from you for a super jackpot lottery drawing? The odds are that you will never hit a super jackpot even if living many thousands of lifetimes. How about grabbing $5 a race at the horse racetrack? How about grabbing $5 a hand at blackjack? How about grabbing $5 for a few slot machine pulls? How about grabbing $5 per stock trade? How about grabbing $5 from you at other gambling activities? That occasional $5 multiplied by countless occasional times, adds up to a lot of money over the months and years. Anyone who is grabbing your money like this is a problem that must be eliminated. But the gambling industry does not want you to think this way. The gambling industry wants you to think that each occasional $5 lost gambling is fun, recreational and entertaining. The gambling industry spends millions of dollars on advertising and public relations to keep their so-called moderate gambling customers foolish and ignorant about gambling.

" ... gambling at the very least correlates with feelings such as irritation, frustration and aggravation then can worsen to agony, depression, violence ..."

So does Friday rush-hour traffic. Green laugh

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

lolol......lololol.....Good one Time*

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 6, 2012

Well Thrifty, its like this......If you earn your money and its spent on power bills and cable and the newspaper, lottery, cigarettes, alcohol..who really cares ? I don't care if you want to do that..its none of my concern. If you want an extra $5 spent on something, its your choice, if its forced upon you and you have to pay, then its no longer your choice(like the price of gas and food lately)....do those items give me the possibility of returning money or  possible retirement ???  Not at all...But the choice remains with the person with the money....Its mine and I will spend it as I see fit.... I don't  tell anybody else on how to spend their money or how they should feel....IMHO neither should anyone else...but then again..that's the wonderful part about this country...Freedom of choice/speech and the right remain silent.

Can you stop playing the lottery for 1 year?

How about spending your annual lottery budget once a year in one drawing?

Do you have an annual lottery budget?

OldSchoolPa's avatarOldSchoolPa

Looks like the KS winner was an own pick.  When I win, I won't claim my jackpot anonymously because I can't. Staying anonymous is only good if you don't know how to say no to charities and people, are old, or plan to continue living in current residence. I wouldn't fall into any of those categories, so you can look forward to seeing my smiling face! 

When I win and before I make my move to warmer climate, destination unknown to all solicitors, any piece of mail I see addressed "Jackpot Lottery Winner" or Powerball/Mega Millions Jackpot Winner" will immediately find its way into my recycling bin.  Basically, what I am saying is that all solicitors and beggars will be wasting money on postage to contact me, and those attempts will be futile.  This is the rule of thumb I would apply:  if you have never loaned me any money in the past, don't bother asking me to give you any money when I win big money!  Kapisch?!

sirbrad's avatarsirbrad

Quote: Originally posted by Win$500Quick on Apr 6, 2012

Smart move. It is too many crazy people out here ready to take advantage of you and turn your life upside down.

Not a "smart move" for all of those who lost and question the integrity and legitimacy of the lottery. How do we know a real person actually received anything? I would think that lottery would care more about the billions of losers and people who made the jackpot what it was than they do about the one winner(s) security. Many do not believe they are legit if no actual winner is posted, and think that the larger jackpot games are scams and fixed. I would not doubt it either. Plus is BS that some states allow it and others don't. Make the playing field level or many will not even play at all.

maximumfun's avatarmaximumfun

Quote: Originally posted by sirbrad on Apr 6, 2012

Not a "smart move" for all of those who lost and question the integrity and legitimacy of the lottery. How do we know a real person actually received anything? I would think that lottery would care more about the billions of losers and people who made the jackpot what it was than they do about the one winner(s) security. Many do not believe they are legit if no actual winner is posted, and think that the larger jackpot games are scams and fixed. I would not doubt it either. Plus is BS that some states allow it and others don't. Make the playing field level or many will not even play at all.

But SirB. just having someone's smiling mug in a shot with a gigantor-sized check will not guarentee that the lottery is legit either.  It could be someone who was paid 50$ and given a hot meal.

brees2012's avatarbrees2012

    Illinois  was the first state to play the games online , why don't they  make it  anonymous .  For Powerball and Mega Millions .................

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by maximumfun on Apr 6, 2012

I Agree!

How about spending ($2*52 Weeks) $104 on MM and ( $4*52 Weeks) $208 on PB" on only one drawing, once a year?

Would you say that it takes discipline to do that?

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by sirbrad on Apr 6, 2012

Not a "smart move" for all of those who lost and question the integrity and legitimacy of the lottery. How do we know a real person actually received anything? I would think that lottery would care more about the billions of losers and people who made the jackpot what it was than they do about the one winner(s) security. Many do not believe they are legit if no actual winner is posted, and think that the larger jackpot games are scams and fixed. I would not doubt it either. Plus is BS that some states allow it and others don't. Make the playing field level or many will not even play at all.

sirbrad, i see you're from PA. if that state went anon. would you stop playing ?

asked same of dpoly1 & thrifty,

dpoly1 has no prob. thrifty has not answered me.

sirbrad's avatarsirbrad

I doubt Wilson wan squat and is just looking for attention. However as I said before pools are fine are fine when everyone loses, but as soon as there is a winner no one remembers being in any pool. Sadly though it is idiots like Wilson who usually win. I guess the universe feels sorry for them.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Apr 6, 2012

Can you stop playing the lottery for 1 year?

How about spending your annual lottery budget once a year in one drawing?

Do you have an annual lottery budget?

If I wanted to..but I enjoy the great thoughts that could come with a win. Making plans for travel, a new house, financial freedom, the positive things you could do for so many people in your life, not to mention the charities you could give to.....Those are all positive things to think about... If I don't win ??  oh well, there's the next jackpot that I could be the winner of.....I have more fun thinking about the great things I could do for people with a large jackpot win... I never feel depressed about not winning....besides $6.00 a week ??...2 draws for Powerball and 2 for MM ??   ..heck, that's a large mocha grande at Starbucks  or an  $.86 Candy bar everyday of the week!!!.... Since I don't do the candy or Starbucks, its(lottery) my hobby cause I enjoy it. It doesn't cause me health risks ..Just pleasurable thoughts....Hope it does the same for you  Thumbs Up

sirbrad's avatarsirbrad

Quote: Originally posted by haymaker on Apr 6, 2012

sirbrad, i see you're from PA. if that state went anon. would you stop playing ?

asked same of dpoly1 & thrifty,

dpoly1 has no prob. thrifty has not answered me.

I don't really care about being anonymous but it would be more convenient. But I am just saying don't have some states that can be and others that can't. That is stupid. I will stop playing because I just think the jackpot games are a rip off and could be fixed. Being anonymous does not help that problem. For all we know the lottery could have claimed it back themselves.

Stack47

Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Apr 6, 2012

HiFi, Minnesnowta,

I can think of plenty of reasons to stay anonymous and not one reason not to.

I think despite the reasons each of you gave for wanting to know who the winner was, you're don't have any valid reason to. A while back someone around here made a score on a Pick 5 and people just could not stand knowing who it was. The convenience store where the ticket was bought posted having sold a winner but wouldn't tell anyone who it was, so people hubng around for over a week trying to find out. Some people not only want to be the one with the info, they want to be the first one with he info.

I hope if either of you ever hit a jackpot you eill see why you should rethink this.

Want to make a list of reasons, pro and con? And picture yourself as having won thejackpot, not a spectator dying to know who won the jackpot.

Under the circumstances, the rules should be waved and all three winnings should be allowed to remain anonymous. I'll bet most of the people holding those enormous $10,000 to $100,000 checks get tons of phone calls. I'm satisfied real players split the jackpot and have no reason to know where they live, how many tickets they bought, or how they plan on spending the winnings.

sirbrad's avatarsirbrad

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Apr 6, 2012

"It proves real people really win."

Are you kidding me? Aren't we all real people playing the lottery?

They should let all lottery players to claim anonymously.

Funny I don't see any real proof at all.

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by sirbrad on Apr 6, 2012

Funny I don't see any real proof at all.

THE LOTTERY IS RIGGED. Lottery games are a rip off.

tntea's avatartntea

Let's see...  The woman hasn't checked her pants pocket... She knows she hasn't checked her pants pocket.. She is still looking.. 

 

????????? Is there a prize for sounding stupid or what?

 

If so , she won.. give her the prize...

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by sirbrad on Apr 6, 2012

I don't really care about being anonymous but it would be more convenient. But I am just saying don't have some states that can be and others that can't. That is stupid. I will stop playing because I just think the jackpot games are a rip off and could be fixed. Being anonymous does not help that problem. For all we know the lottery could have claimed it back themselves.

    thanks for your straight answer,

agree that all states should be the same on this but, thats a state's right's issue,

in a earlier post i said that if a state started w/ public disclosure it would be difficult to change it,

on the other hand what  happens if an anon. state decides to go public ?

sirbrad's avatarsirbrad

Quote: Originally posted by maximumfun on Apr 6, 2012

But SirB. just having someone's smiling mug in a shot with a gigantor-sized check will not guarentee that the lottery is legit either.  It could be someone who was paid 50$ and given a hot meal.

I already said in the past that I don't believe photos or big checks online either. But it is better than nothing. I personally will not believe anyone actually wins until I or someone I know wins it. Then I will confirm it here.

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by sirbrad on Apr 6, 2012

I already said in the past that I don't believe photos or big checks online either. But it is better than nothing. I personally will not believe anyone actually wins until I or someone I know wins it. Then I will confirm it here.

HOW TO WIN THE LOTTERY by not playing? SAVE YOUR MONEY.

Seattlejohn

I guarantee you this is the smartest decision this person has EVER made.  He/she will be protected from the leeches, the kidnapers, the beggars, the scammers, the aggressive charities, the purveyors of high end consumer items and all the other scum that typically besiege a lottery winner.

hearsetrax's avatarhearsetrax

Quote: Originally posted by Seattlejohn on Apr 6, 2012

I guarantee you this is the smartest decision this person has EVER made.  He/she will be protected from the leeches, the kidnapers, the beggars, the scammers, the aggressive charities, the purveyors of high end consumer items and all the other scum that typically besiege a lottery winner.

TwitchWell Rn't u just a widdle Ray of sun stroke !!??

hearsetrax's avatarhearsetrax

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Apr 6, 2012

HOW TO WIN THE LOTTERY by not playing? SAVE YOUR MONEY.

ttech10's avatarttech10

Double congrats to them, hopefully nobody they know let's it slip so they can continue life as - somewhat - normal.

Colt45ML's avatarColt45ML

Quote: Originally posted by HiFi on Apr 6, 2012

anonymous is lame.  we should atleast see who won to proove that its real.  on a side note, if you live in a small town where the winning ticket was purchased and you lived there for many years an suddenly your house is up for sale, the townspeople will know who the winner was.

Yea, and how do you know that the person with the winning ticket might be from a couple of towns over?  That's what I do when the jackpots get up over 100 million.  Also, I suspect even if the winner is from Ottawa they will at least move far away, and maybe even move out of the country, and take his money with him via an offshore LLC and trust.  And when you win that much you can afford to not sell your house for a good little while I 'spect.

Brcebrce

Even though you can clain anonymously, Wouldn't it be a god idea to claim in a trust or LLC for taxes or some other reason? If it was me, I would ask my lawyer.

Cletu$2's avatarCletu$2

Congratulations to the anonymous winner.That's the way to collect your winnings.Enjoy your millions AND your privacy!

Lucky SOB

i guess smart people do still exist in this country. glad they chose to remain anonymous, i only wish every state would give you that option.

HiFi's avatarHiFi

Quote: Originally posted by Colt45ML on Apr 6, 2012

Yea, and how do you know that the person with the winning ticket might be from a couple of towns over?  That's what I do when the jackpots get up over 100 million.  Also, I suspect even if the winner is from Ottawa they will at least move far away, and maybe even move out of the country, and take his money with him via an offshore LLC and trust.  And when you win that much you can afford to not sell your house for a good little while I 'spect.

the next town over is a mighty long distance from ottawa, but maybe, anythings possible.  but if he is from that small town, hopefully he is not like ted danson in Curb Your Enthusiasm.  ted danson makes an anonymous donation but then proceeds to go around telling everyone that he was anonymous.   search for it on youtube its great.

Colt45ML's avatarColt45ML

Quote: Originally posted by Brcebrce on Apr 6, 2012

Even though you can clain anonymously, Wouldn't it be a god idea to claim in a trust or LLC for taxes or some other reason? If it was me, I would ask my lawyer.

Our state seems very ambigious about this.  Oh, they say you can't, but I've heard from attorneys that you can claim with an LLC.  The only down side to that is that georgia is an open records state.  Therefore, anyone can go to the appropiate state agency and find out the name and address of the owner, or owners of the LLC.  But what I wonder is if you can have a trust own the LLC, and thus when some up to no good lawyer goes snooping they can only find out the name of the trust that owns the LLC.  As I understand it, the owner of a trust is actually the trustee, but in reality it would be yours.  I am inclined to believe that the Ga. lottery might be open to a little wheeling and dealing.

dallascowboyfan's avatardallascowboyfan

Congrats to the winner.....Thumbs Up

Simba774

This person did the right thing and it's great that Kansas has that law. Stay off the News if your state allows it! Now, the Maryland case is full of more crap than a toilet.

JWBlue

I have new respect for people from Kansas.  Not that I did not before.

Any state that has the sense to allow a winner to claim anonymously has intelligent people living there.

Brcebrce

Quote: Originally posted by Colt45ML on Apr 6, 2012

Our state seems very ambigious about this.  Oh, they say you can't, but I've heard from attorneys that you can claim with an LLC.  The only down side to that is that georgia is an open records state.  Therefore, anyone can go to the appropiate state agency and find out the name and address of the owner, or owners of the LLC.  But what I wonder is if you can have a trust own the LLC, and thus when some up to no good lawyer goes snooping they can only find out the name of the trust that owns the LLC.  As I understand it, the owner of a trust is actually the trustee, but in reality it would be yours.  I am inclined to believe that the Ga. lottery might be open to a little wheeling and dealing.

To keep my name out of it, I woud be willing to play paperwork hide and go seek. I read somewhere that a blind trust was just for claiming the winnings you form another one to actually keep funds in.

maximumfun's avatarmaximumfun

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Apr 6, 2012

How about spending ($2*52 Weeks) $104 on MM and ( $4*52 Weeks) $208 on PB" on only one drawing, once a year?

Would you say that it takes discipline to do that?

Would **I** say it takes discipline to do that... I am probably not the best person to answer that question, because I would say 'no'.

I purchase 2$ worth of tickets for each drawing pb & mm... for mm that means 2 tickets per draw/2 draws/week, for pb that means 1 ticket per draw/2 draws/week. 

Did I increase the amount of tickets I purchased when the drawing got obscenely high?  no.  Did I consider it?  Momentarily, then I laughed and moved on.

Does this make me a better or worse 'gambler'?  I dont believe so.  It means I have a budget and stick to it.  Does this make me better at creating a livable budget and having the discipline to stick to a financial plan?  Perhaps.  But that has nothing to do with lottery playing.  Most of my friends and neighbors and family have zero financial interest or ability.  There are still taxes to be 're-done' from 2010 sitting on my desk that were dropped off earlier in the week by neighbors.  There is an IRS agent that brings me THEIR taxes, not because they cant, but because they dont WANT to do it.

So my question is this.  what is your point?

Littleoldlady's avatarLittleoldlady

Quote: Originally posted by THRIFTY on Apr 6, 2012

How about not playing the lottery since players are not treated fairly?

Can we say that Kansas lottery officials kept the money for themselves. Where is the real winner? I do not see any. Have you seen any?

The should have shown at least a picture of the winning ticket. I do not see any integrity in Kansas lottery.

I do.  When I was stationed there, I won 25,000.00 in their lottery.  I got my check and was happy.  They are honest.

corius$1918!

Congrulations to the winner! I would remain anonymous also.  Too many stories about winners being bombarded with requests for handouts.  That puts you and your family and close friends at risk. I too would have a permanent smile on my face.

 

God bless them.

TheGameGrl's avatarTheGameGrl

Two couples from my home town won BIG in the POWERBALL (jackpots) Dec 31, 2003 & oct 29, 2008, and as a PA citizen and neighbor to the winners , no one bothers them. Reckon its a respect thing we have here, beats any rules of NEEDING proof as they are proof that you can win big, walk in public and NOT be hounded , even when the media gets your name and home town.

 

  I think as someone suggested it can be optional. I have a hard time grasping other states mandating what the neighboring states lottery  rules should be on remaining anonymous. I sure as heck don't travel in another state and tell them how to run taxes or their govt (except for New Jersey which definitely needs help on all levels).

 

To the Kansas winner, fair play on winning and keeping low profile. As someone pointed out, just cuz it was bought there don't mean they live there.

corius$1918!

Quote: Originally posted by Brcebrce on Apr 6, 2012

Even though you can clain anonymously, Wouldn't it be a god idea to claim in a trust or LLC for taxes or some other reason? If it was me, I would ask my lawyer.

yes, i would still claim money in a trust or LLC for protection of id as well as for tax reasons.!

Simba774

Quote: Originally posted by PlayTwoWin on Apr 6, 2012

If you want to retire with millions and have a quiet life.. Earn it. If you win out of pure luk it should be known publicly. If you can't handle the attention maybe don't play. Stick to your local smaller jackpot games.

Truth.

BS

dopey7719's avatardopey7719

Quote: Originally posted by corius$1918! on Apr 7, 2012

Congrulations to the winner! I would remain anonymous also.  Too many stories about winners being bombarded with requests for handouts.  That puts you and your family and close friends at risk. I too would have a permanent smile on my face.

 

God bless them.

I Agree! 

 

I live inSouth Carolinaand we have that option.  Once upon a time long ago I was blessed to claim a prize over $500 and they asked if I wanted my picture taken to be put on the website but thankfully I had already read the claim form and told them NO that I wanted to remain anonymous. 

I have the problem of so many people of not being able to say “NO” to family...and it has led me into some serious debt that I have yet to get out of.  Common Sense is a wonderful thing...and remaining anonymous for a prize amount of this magnitude is just plain 'ol common sense!

May the winner continue to be blessed! Party

delS

Quote: Originally posted by PlayTwoWin on Apr 6, 2012

If you want to retire with millions and have a quiet life.. Earn it. If you win out of pure luk it should be known publicly. If you can't handle the attention maybe don't play. Stick to your local smaller jackpot games.

Truth.

The winner in Kansas "EARNED" the right to remain anonymous when they put their money into play.  Congrats to them.  The public has not earned the right to know "JACK." If the state rules allow you to remain anonymous, and you make that choice everybody else dont matter.

dopey7719's avatardopey7719

Quote: Originally posted by Brcebrce on Apr 6, 2012

Even though you can clain anonymously, Wouldn't it be a god idea to claim in a trust or LLC for taxes or some other reason? If it was me, I would ask my lawyer.

That would be the safest way to truly be anonymous.  In SC you can remain anonymous but because of the SC Freedom of Information Act anyone can request the name of the winner by just filing a request under this law.

THRIFTY's avatarTHRIFTY

Quote: Originally posted by delS on Apr 7, 2012

The winner in Kansas "EARNED" the right to remain anonymous when they put their money into play.  Congrats to them.  The public has not earned the right to know "JACK." If the state rules allow you to remain anonymous, and you make that choice everybody else dont matter.

I feel that we can't blame the winner for claiming the jackpot anonymously. We have the right to have privacy. Congratulations to the winner/winners.

HaveABall's avatarHaveABall

Congratulations HUGE net Mega Millions 1/3 jackpot winner(s) in Kansas.  That's one ticket I wish I had possessed!  Now your big dreams can be orchestrated.

Hippy

faber98

Quote: Originally posted by ttech10 on Apr 6, 2012

Double congrats to them, hopefully nobody they know let's it slip so they can continue life as - somewhat - normal.

are you kidding? everyone wants to know. who cares if the winner wants to remain not found out. someone will find out and tell. i would scream it from the rooftops if someone from a silent state won and i knew. what if every winner could remain anonymous. people would stop playing if no winners were ever revealed. that's half the fun for the losers. watching and waiting to see how some winners will squander it. why do most of you want to protect the winners. if you won you know someone would spill the beans on you. you would have to spend every waking moment trying to protect yourself from being found out. they cannot continue life as somewhat normal. what a joke. especially with this big a hit. win and move far away if you want but every winner must be revealed at a press conference on the local evening news. major winners at least. those 250k winners should be able to keep their mug of tv at least but identity must be revealed on the states lottery web site. how else can family and friends go after them for a cut. that's half the fun of winning. being able to refuse some and help some and making new friends and enemies. why hoard it for your selfish self. no one needs that much money anyway.

winwi5

This winner in kansas is very smart now he or she does not have to worry about people hounding them this is exactly what i will do claim my prize anonymously.

People will never know that i won millions i'm waiting for the powerball jackspot to increase to at least $100- $150 million dollars my lottery wheel will hit.

Now this mcdonalds worker in maryland is another story i really believe she has the ticket she is trying to find a way to get around not sharing the prize.

maximumfun's avatarmaximumfun

Quote: Originally posted by faber98 on Apr 7, 2012

are you kidding? everyone wants to know. who cares if the winner wants to remain not found out. someone will find out and tell. i would scream it from the rooftops if someone from a silent state won and i knew. what if every winner could remain anonymous. people would stop playing if no winners were ever revealed. that's half the fun for the losers. watching and waiting to see how some winners will squander it. why do most of you want to protect the winners. if you won you know someone would spill the beans on you. you would have to spend every waking moment trying to protect yourself from being found out. they cannot continue life as somewhat normal. what a joke. especially with this big a hit. win and move far away if you want but every winner must be revealed at a press conference on the local evening news. major winners at least. those 250k winners should be able to keep their mug of tv at least but identity must be revealed on the states lottery web site. how else can family and friends go after them for a cut. that's half the fun of winning. being able to refuse some and help some and making new friends and enemies. why hoard it for your selfish self. no one needs that much money anyway.

 i would scream it from the rooftops if someone from a silent state won and i knew. - and this is yet another reason to NOT announce any win on LP

what if every winner could remain anonymous. people would stop playing if no winners were ever revealed. - I would, respectfully, have to disagree.  There are many who wish to remain anon, many who havent ever given it a thought, and many who just dont care.

 you would have to spend every waking moment trying to protect yourself from being found out. they cannot continue life as somewhat normal. - once again, I woud have to agree to disagree.  We have a winner of a 'large-ish' lottery (1M$+)win locally (a block or so away) and no one bothers them.  and they have lived here, or their family has, for generations.

how else can family and friends go after them for a cut. that's half the fun of winning. - your idea of family dynamics and 'good clean fun' is staggering to me.

faber98

Quote: Originally posted by maximumfun on Apr 7, 2012

 i would scream it from the rooftops if someone from a silent state won and i knew. - and this is yet another reason to NOT announce any win on LP

what if every winner could remain anonymous. people would stop playing if no winners were ever revealed. - I would, respectfully, have to disagree.  There are many who wish to remain anon, many who havent ever given it a thought, and many who just dont care.

 you would have to spend every waking moment trying to protect yourself from being found out. they cannot continue life as somewhat normal. - once again, I woud have to agree to disagree.  We have a winner of a 'large-ish' lottery (1M$+)win locally (a block or so away) and no one bothers them.  and they have lived here, or their family has, for generations.

how else can family and friends go after them for a cut. that's half the fun of winning. - your idea of family dynamics and 'good clean fun' is staggering to me.

first of all announcing on LP won't matter. someone will find out and reveal it for sure. and they should. 2nd of all if no winners were ever revealed people would lose interest in playing absolutely. 3rd of all your local winner of 1m or so didn't win enough to be bothered. we are talking about this highly publicized megamillions jackpot that everyone got into a furor over (needlessly i admit) but people want to know who wins it. why protect the winner. it's a price that have to pay (disclosure) 4th of all half the fun of winning isn't having people go after you. it's being able to deny or reward them. believe me, if you won people would find out and then you could deal with it anyway you want. but they would find out and someone would tell.

faber98

Quote: Originally posted by winwi5 on Apr 7, 2012

This winner in kansas is very smart now he or she does not have to worry about people hounding them this is exactly what i will do claim my prize anonymously.

People will never know that i won millions i'm waiting for the powerball jackspot to increase to at least $100- $150 million dollars my lottery wheel will hit.

Now this mcdonalds worker in maryland is another story i really believe she has the ticket she is trying to find a way to get around not sharing the prize.

you are a crackpot. if you win (which you won't) it will be revealed and you know it. you probably will believe in anything if you believe that mcdonalds worker has the ticket. you are the only person in the world who believes that.

Coin Toss's avatarCoin Toss

fabre98,

"...how else can family and friends go after them for a cut. that's half the fun of winning."

Well you've shown yourself as a chooch and a mooch. That one statement is more than enough reason for people to remain anonymous.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Apr 7, 2012

fabre98,

"...how else can family and friends go after them for a cut. that's half the fun of winning."

Well you've shown yourself as a chooch and a mooch. That one statement is more than enough reason for people to remain anonymous.

 What do you think CT ???  Not held enough as a child or lack of adult supervision in his adolescent years ?

Kumo's avatarKumo

Quote: Originally posted by tntea on Apr 6, 2012

Let's see...  The woman hasn't checked her pants pocket... She knows she hasn't checked her pants pocket.. She is still looking.. 

 

????????? Is there a prize for sounding stupid or what?

 

If so , she won.. give her the prize...

Either way, I've got the perfect prize for Ms. Wilson, send Bill Engvall to her house with a "sign". Thumbs Up

 

Congrats to the Kansas winner on a smart move and a job well done!
Party

faber98

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 7, 2012

 What do you think CT ???  Not held enough as a child or lack of adult supervision in his adolescent years ?

does anyone really believe friends and family will say it's ok if you don't give me anything or very much if you win 100 million dollars. they will be envious and jealous and hate your guts if you don't cough up a big slice to them. they may not say it to your face but they will go home and throw things against the wall (probably at a photo of you) if you stiff them. that's the real world, not the politically correct nicey nice world you live in.

faber98

Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Apr 7, 2012

fabre98,

"...how else can family and friends go after them for a cut. that's half the fun of winning."

Well you've shown yourself as a chooch and a mooch. That one statement is more than enough reason for people to remain anonymous.

so you advocate remaining anonymous and not sharing it at all. as soon as you share any of it people will find out. they couldn't keep quiet about it. what does the winner do, say i'll give you 50k but you can't tell anyone that i won. you can't have it both ways. either you do what this kansas greed ball did or you disclose and share. what would you do.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by faber98 on Apr 7, 2012

does anyone really believe friends and family will say it's ok if you don't give me anything or very much if you win 100 million dollars. they will be envious and jealous and hate your guts if you don't cough up a big slice to them. they may not say it to your face but they will go home and throw things against the wall (probably at a photo of you) if you stiff them. that's the real world, not the politically correct nicey nice world you live in.

Faber my boy....lets take this one sentence at a time...."does anyone really believe friends and family will say it's ok if you don't give me anything or very much if you win 100 million dollars.they will be envious and jealous and hate your guts if you don't cough up a big slice to them. ????
Do you honestly care what other people think ?    Seriously ??...Does your everyday existence in life continue because of the opinions of others ?  If it does ??  You MAY WANT to associate with some new people who will judge you based on  your personal integrity, the content of your character and truthfulness in your words. While you can't change family, you CAN choose not to associate with them. As far as giving family money ??  That's your personal choice NOT THEIRS. While its nice to help family out if you choose, that would depend on how they treated you over the years... I don't know anyone that would help someone out who mistreated them......

"they may not say to your face but they will go home and throw things against the wall(probably at a photo of you) if you stiff them.'
AGAIN.....Do you live by their ideas or yours ??  Are you a man or a mouse ??  Stand up to people who think you owe them..If you have debt then pay that off, but living by other peoples thoughts of how much you should do for them because you have money ??? Not no but HELL NO..Its your life...MAN UP !!!!

I don't live in the politically correct world...I reside in my world where I choose my friends and people that I want as associates(including family members). I choose people who have proven themselves by the way they act and treat others.
For me its simple....be honest,show integrity, courtesy and we will be good friends. Expecting to receive  doesn't get it. I have no problem telling anyone on the entire planet where the bear goes to the bathroom in the woods.
  That's just the way it is. Ain't Freedom of choice a beautiful thing ???  Patriot  Good luck with the Powerball tonight

faber98

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 7, 2012

Faber my boy....lets take this one sentence at a time...."does anyone really believe friends and family will say it's ok if you don't give me anything or very much if you win 100 million dollars.they will be envious and jealous and hate your guts if you don't cough up a big slice to them. ????
Do you honestly care what other people think ?    Seriously ??...Does your everyday existence in life continue because of the opinions of others ?  If it does ??  You MAY WANT to associate with some new people who will judge you based on  your personal integrity, the content of your character and truthfulness in your words. While you can't change family, you CAN choose not to associate with them. As far as giving family money ??  That's your personal choice NOT THEIRS. While its nice to help family out if you choose, that would depend on how they treated you over the years... I don't know anyone that would help someone out who mistreated them......

"they may not say to your face but they will go home and throw things against the wall(probably at a photo of you) if you stiff them.'
AGAIN.....Do you live by their ideas or yours ??  Are you a man or a mouse ??  Stand up to people who think you owe them..If you have debt then pay that off, but living by other peoples thoughts of how much you should do for them because you have money ??? Not no but HELL NO..Its your life...MAN UP !!!!

I don't live in the politically correct world...I reside in my world where I choose my friends and people that I want as associates(including family members). I choose people who have proven themselves by the way they act and treat others.
For me its simple....be honest,show integrity, courtesy and we will be good friends. Expecting to receive  doesn't get it. I have no problem telling anyone on the entire planet where the bear goes to the bathroom in the woods.
  That's just the way it is. Ain't Freedom of choice a beautiful thing ???  Patriot  Good luck with the Powerball tonight

glad you don't care what people think about  you.  you really believe if you won that sum of money your true friends wouldn't care if you shared some with them and would continue to lend you their garden tools. if your family treated you bad over the years there must be a reason. by all means remain anonymous if you can and move to idaho as soon as possible and make all new friends and start a new family. and invest your money so you can make more than you can possibly spend. remember money will change you relationships with people if they find out you won it and try to hoard it all for yourself. my point is you probably would share and then everyone would find out thus no need to claim it anonymously in the first place. either you claim it and run and hide or you share it and stay in town. if you do the former and stay i hope enjoy the dirty looks you get from your friends family and neighbors. they will probably hire someone to flatten your tires every time you go to the bank or store.

Kumo's avatarKumo

Quote: Originally posted by faber98 on Apr 7, 2012

so you advocate remaining anonymous and not sharing it at all. as soon as you share any of it people will find out. they couldn't keep quiet about it. what does the winner do, say i'll give you 50k but you can't tell anyone that i won. you can't have it both ways. either you do what this kansas greed ball did or you disclose and share. what would you do.

I don't think it is fair to write him/her off as greedy, especially since neither you or I know who he/she is, or what their intentions are with their money. All we know is that they have talked about retirement and they are still awestruck by the win.

I'd recommend to just leave it at that, they are still within KS lottery rules, it's none of our business what they do with their share.

 

 

There's always going to be plenty of future Whitaker's, Lopes's and Wilson's to poke a little fun at. PokeROFL

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by faber98 on Apr 7, 2012

glad you don't care what people think about  you.  you really believe if you won that sum of money your true friends wouldn't care if you shared some with them and would continue to lend you their garden tools. if your family treated you bad over the years there must be a reason. by all means remain anonymous if you can and move to idaho as soon as possible and make all new friends and start a new family. and invest your money so you can make more than you can possibly spend. remember money will change you relationships with people if they find out you won it and try to hoard it all for yourself. my point is you probably would share and then everyone would find out thus no need to claim it anonymously in the first place. either you claim it and run and hide or you share it and stay in town. if you do the former and stay i hope enjoy the dirty looks you get from your friends family and neighbors. they will probably hire someone to flatten your tires every time you go to the bank or store.

Faber, you can state your theories and what ifs all day long. When it comes down to winning the jackpot and being anonymous, its your choice. Take the word "Friends" what are the last 4 letters ?  "ENDS" and that is what you do to people who have you in their lives for money.....Have any of the anonymous lottery people in the past been "found out" ???   I haven't seen any articles about them.....The people who stay in/seek the spotlight will still be bothered by others who want something for nothing.....Stay silent, move on and associate with people who appreciate you for being you. The End

time*treat's avatartime*treat

Quote: Originally posted by faber98 on Apr 7, 2012

glad you don't care what people think about  you.  you really believe if you won that sum of money your true friends wouldn't care if you shared some with them and would continue to lend you their garden tools. if your family treated you bad over the years there must be a reason. by all means remain anonymous if you can and move to idaho as soon as possible and make all new friends and start a new family. and invest your money so you can make more than you can possibly spend. remember money will change you relationships with people if they find out you won it and try to hoard it all for yourself. my point is you probably would share and then everyone would find out thus no need to claim it anonymously in the first place. either you claim it and run and hide or you share it and stay in town. if you do the former and stay i hope enjoy the dirty looks you get from your friends family and neighbors. they will probably hire someone to flatten your tires every time you go to the bank or store.

you really believe if you won that sum of money your true friends wouldn't care if you shared some with them and would continue to lend you their garden tools.
True friends wouldn't. We aren't sharing paychecks, now. Why should that change?
I really believe I could buy my own garden tools at that point -- and a gardener, too.

if they find out you won it and try to hoard it all for yourself.
The guy who drives the moving van will get some; also the realtor ... but, it's mine to "hoard", if I choose.

the dirty looks you get from your friends family and neighbors.
Ohhh, scary, dirty looks. Welcome to Parasite Nation. Quit looking at me and get a job, ya bum.

they will probably hire someone to flatten your tires every time you go to the bank or store.
Hire? If they have that kind of money, they can afford to buy their own lottery tickets.

faber98

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 7, 2012

Faber, you can state your theories and what ifs all day long. When it comes down to winning the jackpot and being anonymous, its your choice. Take the word "Friends" what are the last 4 letters ?  "ENDS" and that is what you do to people who have you in their lives for money.....Have any of the anonymous lottery people in the past been "found out" ???   I haven't seen any articles about them.....The people who stay in/seek the spotlight will still be bothered by others who want something for nothing.....Stay silent, move on and associate with people who appreciate you for being you. The End

gppd luck with that if you win. and you don't need large blue letters to get your non-point across. i guess you don't understand human nature. you don't have to help strangers but believe me you will be scorned if you don't dole out to friends and family. why would anyone want to remain anonymous. it seems to be to ward off the throngs of people you don't know who would be looking for a handout. i'm just saying you cannot remain anonymous unless you cut and run. otherwise everyone will find out. why is this so difficult for you to understand. so keep your money and sail to madagascar. please.

faber98

Quote: Originally posted by time*treat on Apr 7, 2012

you really believe if you won that sum of money your true friends wouldn't care if you shared some with them and would continue to lend you their garden tools.
True friends wouldn't. We aren't sharing paychecks, now. Why should that change?
I really believe I could buy my own garden tools at that point -- and a gardener, too.

if they find out you won it and try to hoard it all for yourself.
The guy who drives the moving van will get some; also the realtor ... but, it's mine to "hoard", if I choose.

the dirty looks you get from your friends family and neighbors.
Ohhh, scary, dirty looks. Welcome to Parasite Nation. Quit looking at me and get a job, ya bum.

they will probably hire someone to flatten your tires every time you go to the bank or store.
Hire? If they have that kind of money, they can afford to buy their own lottery tickets.

hope you and your money enjoy each other. talk about unmitigated greed. and your "true friends" would treat you like you have leprosy if you stayed around which you indicate you wouldn't anyway. good luck playing cribbage in your gated community somewhere.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by time*treat on Apr 7, 2012

you really believe if you won that sum of money your true friends wouldn't care if you shared some with them and would continue to lend you their garden tools.
True friends wouldn't. We aren't sharing paychecks, now. Why should that change?
I really believe I could buy my own garden tools at that point -- and a gardener, too.

if they find out you won it and try to hoard it all for yourself.
The guy who drives the moving van will get some; also the realtor ... but, it's mine to "hoard", if I choose.

the dirty looks you get from your friends family and neighbors.
Ohhh, scary, dirty looks. Welcome to Parasite Nation. Quit looking at me and get a job, ya bum.

they will probably hire someone to flatten your tires every time you go to the bank or store.
Hire? If they have that kind of money, they can afford to buy their own lottery tickets.

I hear you on the moving van T*T, probably be moving a few weeks before collecting the big check in my state. Keep the current residence and mailing address as a front but be in another zip code with a new cell #.

rdgrnr's avatarrdgrnr

The anonymous Kansas winner will soon fade into obscurity as the media rushes back to the east coast to document the left pants pocket being checked.

A press conference will be held afterward to disclose the time and location of the checking of the right pants pocket.

It is not known at this point in time if the pants have back pockets or if and when they would be checked, given the hectic schedule of press briefings on the progress of the search.

emerald64's avataremerald64

...lucky stiff

Kumo's avatarKumo

Quote: Originally posted by faber98 on Apr 7, 2012

gppd luck with that if you win. and you don't need large blue letters to get your non-point across. i guess you don't understand human nature. you don't have to help strangers but believe me you will be scorned if you don't dole out to friends and family. why would anyone want to remain anonymous. it seems to be to ward off the throngs of people you don't know who would be looking for a handout. i'm just saying you cannot remain anonymous unless you cut and run. otherwise everyone will find out. why is this so difficult for you to understand. so keep your money and sail to madagascar. please.

Depends.

If you have a brand spankin' new Aston Martin sitting in your driveway a week after you win, then going anonymous would be pointless.

For a winner that invests the bulk of his money and continues on with normal day to day activities and does not go too far beyond his old means, it's definitely possible to remain anonymous even in a small Mid-Western town. That does not mean someone would have to remain stuck in a double-wide trailer home and not enjoy their money. Having that kind of money would afford someone the time to come up with a good solid plan for the future. (ex. plan on starting up an in demand business or a franchise, to create some local jobs. If folks ask where you got the money to do it, just say you qualifed for a loan and nothing more. It's not exactly a lie, since technically you do qualify for a loan now. As profits increase, grow your business and expand it to multiple locations. No one is going to question you then if you go out and buy an Aston Martin or cut all the relatives a nice $10k Christmas check every year.)

I remember reading an old story not long ago about lottery successes, where one lady continued to work at the volunteer organization that she loves being at. Every year she plays secret santa and randomly gifts a family member a nice sum of money. I am almost sure her relatives still have no idea where the money comes from every year.

sirbrad's avatarsirbrad

As far as people bothering the winner, that all depends on who you know and where you live mostly. But we only hear the few negative stories in the media, that is what makes the news. Not the thousands of boring stories where none of the winners were ever bothered, or robbed etc. People only read those and then become over paranoid thinking that the whole world will now be watching their every move. Please, no one cares or will care after about a week. So this whole anonymous thing is just BS and self-righteous paranoia.

rad242

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 6, 2012

Come awwwwn KSp...we know it was you,,give up the goods !!!!!

Yeah that "lol" gave it away!

Coin Toss's avatarCoin Toss

Quote: Originally posted by faber98 on Apr 7, 2012

so you advocate remaining anonymous and not sharing it at all. as soon as you share any of it people will find out. they couldn't keep quiet about it. what does the winner do, say i'll give you 50k but you can't tell anyone that i won. you can't have it both ways. either you do what this kansas greed ball did or you disclose and share. what would you do.

fabre98,

Yeah I advocatre remaining anonymous. Just do a search on these forums, "anonymous" and see what you do and don't find. Try Abraham Shakespeare. He won a jackpot and is no longer with us because of a "greed ball".

You assume the person "is not sharing at all". You don't know that but it sounds like you wan to be a leech who benfitds from some of the sharing.

And speaking of "greed balls", anyone who can't stand someone who wins 1/3 of a record breaking jackpot and stays anonymous isn't a greed ball, but some sline untermensch who can't stand that person remaining anonymous is.

Not only are you a chooch* and a mooch you are just another liberal entitlement freak.

May you hit a jackpot some day and have thousands of people just like you with their hands out. _________________________________________________

I'm sure fabre98 knows what a chooch is, but for thoklse who don't every Italian family has a family "chooch". A chooch i s someone who just can't make it and survives by putting the bite on other family members.

Cletu$2's avatarCletu$2

Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Apr 7, 2012

fabre98,

Yeah I advocatre remaining anonymous. Just do a search on these forums, "anonymous" and see what you do and don't find. Try Abraham Shakespeare. He won a jackpot and is no longer with us because of a "greed ball".

You assume the person "is not sharing at all". You don't know that but it sounds like you wan to be a leech who benfitds from some of the sharing.

And speaking of "greed balls", anyone who can't stand someone who wins 1/3 of a record breaking jackpot and stays anonymous isn't a greed ball, but some sline untermensch who can't stand that person remaining anonymous is.

Not only are you a chooch* and a mooch you are just another liberal entitlement freak.

May you hit a jackpot some day and have thousands of people just like you with their hands out. _________________________________________________

I'm sure fabre98 knows what a chooch is, but for thoklse who don't every Italian family has a family "chooch". A chooch i s someone who just can't make it and survives by putting the bite on other family members.

Thanks,Coin Toss.I learned a new word today.

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Apr 7, 2012

fabre98,

Yeah I advocatre remaining anonymous. Just do a search on these forums, "anonymous" and see what you do and don't find. Try Abraham Shakespeare. He won a jackpot and is no longer with us because of a "greed ball".

You assume the person "is not sharing at all". You don't know that but it sounds like you wan to be a leech who benfitds from some of the sharing.

And speaking of "greed balls", anyone who can't stand someone who wins 1/3 of a record breaking jackpot and stays anonymous isn't a greed ball, but some sline untermensch who can't stand that person remaining anonymous is.

Not only are you a chooch* and a mooch you are just another liberal entitlement freak.

May you hit a jackpot some day and have thousands of people just like you with their hands out. _________________________________________________

I'm sure fabre98 knows what a chooch is, but for thoklse who don't every Italian family has a family "chooch". A chooch i s someone who just can't make it and survives by putting the bite on other family members.

    Thought mensch = goodguy ?

never heard of sline untermensch ?

savagegoose's avatarsavagegoose

i believe if the price of friendship is giving someone3 large sums of money, and they are willing to say good bye over it, then they are not my friends. good bye.

Seattlejohn

Some of the posters here screaming "annonymous is no fair!" make me laugh.  Much like those who are for a big estate tax (then change their tune when they come into money), their opinion would immediately be different if they won any lottery money.

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by Seattlejohn on Apr 7, 2012

Some of the posters here screaming "annonymous is no fair!" make me laugh.  Much like those who are for a big estate tax (then change their tune when they come into money), their opinion would immediately be different if they won any lottery money.

Seattlejohn = 1

no fair crowd = 0

game over.

sirbrad's avatarsirbrad

Quote: Originally posted by Seattlejohn on Apr 7, 2012

Some of the posters here screaming "annonymous is no fair!" make me laugh.  Much like those who are for a big estate tax (then change their tune when they come into money), their opinion would immediately be different if they won any lottery money.

You missed the point and obviously did not read any of the posts. What is not fair is having some states that allow you to be anonymous and others that don't. This is stupid and not a level playing field. When I win I don't care who knows, but I am not exactly going to advertise it either. But give me the same option any other state.

Simba774

Quote: Originally posted by Seattlejohn on Apr 7, 2012

Some of the posters here screaming "annonymous is no fair!" make me laugh.  Much like those who are for a big estate tax (then change their tune when they come into money), their opinion would immediately be different if they won any lottery money.

They can talk all they want. When I win I'm wearing a mask because I live in Illinois.  No one other than the Kansas State lottery and their family and friends know who these people are so they can live peace.

brees2012's avatarbrees2012

    Safety should be number one in everyones book .      Give the Winner a Choice !!!!!!!! 

    All 50 states should go anonymous . I know those states already are .

Iesha Kelly

Quote: Originally posted by PlayTwoWin on Apr 6, 2012

If you want to retire with millions and have a quiet life.. Earn it. If you win out of pure luk it should be known publicly. If you can't handle the attention maybe don't play. Stick to your local smaller jackpot games.

Truth.

I agree with your entire post.

rad242

!!!This Tuesday's Powerball Jackpot: $94 million!!!

faber98

Quote: Originally posted by Simba774 on Apr 8, 2012

They can talk all they want. When I win I'm wearing a mask because I live in Illinois.  No one other than the Kansas State lottery and their family and friends know who these people are so they can live peace.

right, sure. all these family and friends are going to keep their mouths shut. eventually or in about 7 minutes everyone in town will know and within 7 hours everyone in the state will know. there goes their anonominity right out the window. it would be the same for you so you might as well get it over with and not go through the hassle of claiming it anonymously. and anyone who thinks friendship will be the same if you keep your money to yourself is delusional. "true friends" will harbor resentment and jealousy eventually. you will begin to see less and less of them.

josie kat

oh, by the way, some guy said it ought to mandatory to publish the winners names and info. my husband said let's see this guy's tax return then.

destiny1's avatardestiny1

Well said CDanaT!!!!

josie kat

I second that . what you do it's your biz. I'm not interested. and you can donat money annomouly as well. as far as letting family know, it's on need to know base only. I vaule my privacy and mobility too much to desire the '15 min. of fame'. no thank U.  there is a book titile 'the millionaire next door'. it's about millionairs who live a normal middle class life style, drive old turcks / cars, buy clothes drom Sears .... and people never knew theri next door neighbors worth multi millions.

josie kat

yes, the winners info. should be revealed and since we're talking about revealing personal information that's really non of anybody's business, let's see Faber98's tax return for the past .... 5 yrs. yeah. OH, and hand over your computer too. Dude.

faber98

Quote: Originally posted by josie kat on Apr 8, 2012

I second that . what you do it's your biz. I'm not interested. and you can donat money annomouly as well. as far as letting family know, it's on need to know base only. I vaule my privacy and mobility too much to desire the '15 min. of fame'. no thank U.  there is a book titile 'the millionaire next door'. it's about millionairs who live a normal middle class life style, drive old turcks / cars, buy clothes drom Sears .... and people never knew theri next door neighbors worth multi millions.

then why bother to play and win the lottery then. if you win immediately take spelling lessons with your share. but, if this about to retire kansas couple aren't planning to run off to thailand with their money why bother to claim it anonymously. certainly, their town fire dept.,schools, and library could use a halfway decent donation. if they do that they will be known. if they don't do something charitable then yes, they are kansas greed balls. it may be no ones "business" but you can't have it both ways. either cut and run if you win and want to hoard or stand your ground and share.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by sirbrad on Apr 8, 2012

You missed the point and obviously did not read any of the posts. What is not fair is having some states that allow you to be anonymous and others that don't. This is stupid and not a level playing field. When I win I don't care who knows, but I am not exactly going to advertise it either. But give me the same option any other state.

Brad, IS this NOT the United States of America and aren't we afforded freedom of choice ?? Last I knew NOT EVERYTHING is in the Constitution or has to be run by the U.S. Government, so that everybody has a fair shot at everything. If you don't think that each state is capable of doing things differently for the common good of all then perhaps you need a minor lesson in history. By your statement of

 "This is stupid and not a level playing field."....................Lets take a look at the Multi state lottery system being found 40 + years ago(formerly known as NASPL)......

Congress allows for the states to have an agreement because of the following:"

Congressional consent to an interstate compact need not be explicit. The constitution does not state when the consent of congress shall be given, whether it shall precede or may follow the compact made, or whether it shall be express or may be implied."

You can find this on interstate compacts which also covers lotteries



"In the United States all lotteries are operated by state governments, which have granted themselves the sole right to do so. In other words, they are monopolies that do not allow any commercial lotteries to compete against them. The profits from U.S. lotteries are used solely to fund government programs."

ALSO:  "During the 1980s lottery officials realized that multistate lotteries could offer higher payoffs than single-state lotteries because the costs of running one game could be shared. The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) was formed in 1987 as a nonprofit association of states offering lotteries."

With that being said, it means the states have the right to impose privacy laws on lotteries/tickets puchased in their repective state. Having a choice is part of the freedoms this country was founded upon.

Coin Toss's avatarCoin Toss

fabre98,

" ...why bother to claim it anonymously."

Bang Head

Because of mooches like you that feel someone else's jackpot and what they do with it is somehow your business. You're the true 'greed ball' here. What you're really saying is, "They have to give some to me."

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by faber98 on Apr 8, 2012

then why bother to play and win the lottery then. if you win immediately take spelling lessons with your share. but, if this about to retire kansas couple aren't planning to run off to thailand with their money why bother to claim it anonymously. certainly, their town fire dept.,schools, and library could use a halfway decent donation. if they do that they will be known. if they don't do something charitable then yes, they are kansas greed balls. it may be no ones "business" but you can't have it both ways. either cut and run if you win and want to hoard or stand your ground and share.

Faber...please try and understand something,, when you criticize others about spelling make sure you have the decency to structure your sentences properly as well (see your 2nd & 3rd sentence "but" & "certainly" were improperly capitalized)..Nobody here is perfect with all grammar so read through and comment fairly. As I have stated before,"Man up"......
Now back to the rest of the Faber opinion shall we ??.....The couple has the "OPTIONAL RIGHT" to remain anonymous under the Kansas rules. They chose anonymity because it's THEIR CHOICE and not yours or mine.

"certainly, their town fire dept.,schools, and library could use a halfway decent donation. if they do that they will be known"
Key word here..."DONATION"....donation as defined and I quote, "an act or instance of presenting something as a gift, grant, or contribution."
A contribution can be anonymous..how you ask ?? try this on for size.....Go purchase money orders at a kiosk for $500 a whack, make them out to the respective party and keep your stub for tax purposes...Still anonymous and nobody knows except you and the IRS.
    "it may be no ones "business" but you can't have it both ways. either cut and run if you win and want to hoard or stand your ground and share."
Sorry Faber..............you ARE wrong, nobody has to cut and run...How people lead their lives and what they do or don't do after they win is none of your business or mine.    No No 
      Try to have a nice day and win a jackpot this coming week......oh yeah,  Happy Easter !!!

GYM RICE

The fact that the media keeps running with a story about the woman who works for McDonalds and is  obviously lying does make me a little suspicious about two winners who are allowed to stay anonymous. Looks like some sort of mis-direction going on.

GYM RICE

Would any of you people who think the winners should be allowed to claim anonymous in every state still think that way if and when all lotteries go computer digital?

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by GYM RICE on Apr 8, 2012

Would any of you people who think the winners should be allowed to claim anonymous in every state still think that way if and when all lotteries go computer digital?

Probably not GYM......while they show no involvement, they are subject to failure and mechanical defects and no witnesses..... ping pong balls being extracted always show exactness that anyone can visibly verify......IMHO

faber98

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 8, 2012

Faber...please try and understand something,, when you criticize others about spelling make sure you have the decency to structure your sentences properly as well (see your 2nd & 3rd sentence "but" & "certainly" were improperly capitalized)..Nobody here is perfect with all grammar so read through and comment fairly. As I have stated before,"Man up"......
Now back to the rest of the Faber opinion shall we ??.....The couple has the "OPTIONAL RIGHT" to remain anonymous under the Kansas rules. They chose anonymity because it's THEIR CHOICE and not yours or mine.

"certainly, their town fire dept.,schools, and library could use a halfway decent donation. if they do that they will be known"
Key word here..."DONATION"....donation as defined and I quote, "an act or instance of presenting something as a gift, grant, or contribution."
A contribution can be anonymous..how you ask ?? try this on for size.....Go purchase money orders at a kiosk for $500 a whack, make them out to the respective party and keep your stub for tax purposes...Still anonymous and nobody knows except you and the IRS.
    "it may be no ones "business" but you can't have it both ways. either cut and run if you win and want to hoard or stand your ground and share."
Sorry Faber..............you ARE wrong, nobody has to cut and run...How people lead their lives and what they do or don't do after they win is none of your business or mine.    No No 
      Try to have a nice day and win a jackpot this coming week......oh yeah,  Happy Easter !!!

how were they impropery capitalized when i didn't use any capitals, as none should be necessary on these forums. it's your idiotic big blue letters to emphasize all your non-points that should be criticized and banned. i do not care if they claimed their prize anonymously or not. i have no designs on their money or anyone elses unless i know them. i just want winners disclosed since they won some of my money. what is their motiviation for doing it. is it to avoid the moochers or do they want to keep it all for themselves. all i'm saying is that unless they split town everyone is going to find out. it cannot be kept under their friends and relatives hats. not even possible. if they don't help out their local schools, fire, and librarys (the police can go pound sand, they don't deserve a dime) they will become somewhat of an outcast in their community. it is within their right to do what they want, but if they want to hide in their house with drapes drawn let them. that's too much money for them to handle. loosen up with it i say, and i'm sure their townspeople would agree. give it anonymously. give me a break. everyone would know and word would spread in less than an hour and they should announce that they are helping the town out since it would help keep others off their back.

faber98

Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Apr 8, 2012

fabre98,

" ...why bother to claim it anonymously."

Bang Head

Because of mooches like you that feel someone else's jackpot and what they do with it is somehow your business. You're the true 'greed ball' here. What you're really saying is, "They have to give some to me."

no, i didn't say i wanted their money. i just want to know their motiviation for doing it, since they are going to be found out if they stay. who's kidding who? everyone wants to know who won it whether it's their "business" or not. then after that leave them alone. but you're better off disclosing and getting it over with since it would be virtually impossible unless you run to switzerland to keep it a secret. how could you enjoy the money if you hoard and invest it all and hide all day in your house. you would have to only marginally upgrade your house and car or people would wonder. try watching that tv show on how the lottery changed my life. i'm not advocating everyone should go to that extreme but their has to be a middle ground. you say it's up to them (wow what an observation) if that's how they choose to live after garnering 100million dollars they i feel sorry for them.

NoShame's avatarNoShame

Quote: Originally posted by faber98 on Apr 8, 2012

no, i didn't say i wanted their money. i just want to know their motiviation for doing it, since they are going to be found out if they stay. who's kidding who? everyone wants to know who won it whether it's their "business" or not. then after that leave them alone. but you're better off disclosing and getting it over with since it would be virtually impossible unless you run to switzerland to keep it a secret. how could you enjoy the money if you hoard and invest it all and hide all day in your house. you would have to only marginally upgrade your house and car or people would wonder. try watching that tv show on how the lottery changed my life. i'm not advocating everyone should go to that extreme but their has to be a middle ground. you say it's up to them (wow what an observation) if that's how they choose to live after garnering 100million dollars they i feel sorry for them.

People who want anonymity aren't being hoarders, they're being cautious.  Charity doesn't work if it's done under pressure.  It only has value when the person chooses what and who to give the money to.  Privacy doesn't equal greed.  But it does equal better control over the winnings and a less likely ability to squander them. 

Most people who win the lottery want to continue living a normal life after the lottery.  Being anonymous is the best way to make it possible.

Mil$Winner!'s avatarMil$Winner!

CONGRATULATIONS to the winner!

Smooth move claiming anonymously because the national news would've been all over that.

Now they can tell who they want to when they want to...

And shimmy their way to their dream vacation in style. Party

Cletu$2's avatarCletu$2

Quote: Originally posted by faber98 on Apr 8, 2012

no, i didn't say i wanted their money. i just want to know their motiviation for doing it, since they are going to be found out if they stay. who's kidding who? everyone wants to know who won it whether it's their "business" or not. then after that leave them alone. but you're better off disclosing and getting it over with since it would be virtually impossible unless you run to switzerland to keep it a secret. how could you enjoy the money if you hoard and invest it all and hide all day in your house. you would have to only marginally upgrade your house and car or people would wonder. try watching that tv show on how the lottery changed my life. i'm not advocating everyone should go to that extreme but their has to be a middle ground. you say it's up to them (wow what an observation) if that's how they choose to live after garnering 100million dollars they i feel sorry for them.

fabor98,do you know how many people in Kansas that have claimed their lottery winnings anonymously?Do YOU know their names?I haven't seen one of them featured on The Lottery Changed My Life and I've never read a single word about any of them other than the fact that they claimed their winnings anonymously.It appears to me that they have managed to stay out of the limelight.And that is what it is all about.So much for your goofy theories.

dpoly1's avatardpoly1

Quote: Originally posted by josie kat on Apr 8, 2012

I second that . what you do it's your biz. I'm not interested. and you can donat money annomouly as well. as far as letting family know, it's on need to know base only. I vaule my privacy and mobility too much to desire the '15 min. of fame'. no thank U.  there is a book titile 'the millionaire next door'. it's about millionairs who live a normal middle class life style, drive old turcks / cars, buy clothes drom Sears .... and people never knew theri next door neighbors worth multi millions.

I already drive old cars and purchase clothes from the clearance rack at the department store!

I can live a very normal upscale life, in a very normal upscale neighborhood!

I want to get away from the trash burning and outdoor coal furnace. I have COPD! I don't want to hear the neighbor's backhoe beeping everyday ............

I play so that I might get away from these "normal" people !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Smash

Coin Toss's avatarCoin Toss

fabre98,

Read this:

For all of its promise, instant riches come with a price, starting with the immediate barrage of calls from relatives and distant friends eager for a handout. Never mind the need to hire specialists to address tax implications and craft a disciplined investment strategy that could avoid the fate of past lottery winners who’ve spectacularly burned through vast fortunes or found they were better off before they struck it rich.

“I’m so happy I’m seeing this. This is exactly what they should do,” said Susan Bradley, a Florida certified financial planner and founder of the Sudden Money Institute, a resource center for new money recipients such as lottery winners. “Some people are really afraid — scared of blowing it, losing who they are and being taken advantage of. Hopefully they’re getting their ducks in a row and starting to settle into the magnitude of the experience.

“If you understood how unbelievably complicated this is, you might not play,” she added. “That’s not to say that winning is a bad thing. (But with a jackpot), all your old problems are over and all your new ones are just starting.”

Some states, such as Kansas, don’t require winners to reveal their identities. Even in those that do, winners can find ways to stay out of the public eye.

faber98

real suprising that susie a certified financial planner is encouraging people to sign on with her (or another financial planner) if they win. as far as kansas winners in the past remaining anonymous. i'm sure they were much smaller jackpot winners than this alleged winner. most of you won't even play unless it's 100 million or more (talk about greed). which suprises me more that you don't want to know who won. you seem to want to protect the winner (from nothing) rather than actually verify that there was a winner. so if you buy a church raffle ticket for 100.00 and the prize is a new car lets say. you are ok with not knowing who won if the winner had that option. maybe because they would want to sell the car instead of keeping it and lo and behold they would get 25,000.00 and everyone would be after them if they knew. no one seems to be able to refute the fact that people in kansas are going to find out who these winners are somehow. it only takes one curious person to spill the beans to the world. these winners are putting there trust in lawyers and financial planners who advised them (probably) to remain anonymous. i wonder why? they are staying up nights trying to figure out a way to get a generous slice out of this you can bet your bottom dollar on that. just remember all lawyers are liars and many a crooked financial planner has come down the pike.

sirbrad's avatarsirbrad

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 8, 2012

Brad, IS this NOT the United States of America and aren't we afforded freedom of choice ?? Last I knew NOT EVERYTHING is in the Constitution or has to be run by the U.S. Government, so that everybody has a fair shot at everything. If you don't think that each state is capable of doing things differently for the common good of all then perhaps you need a minor lesson in history. By your statement of

 "This is stupid and not a level playing field."....................Lets take a look at the Multi state lottery system being found 40 + years ago(formerly known as NASPL)......

Congress allows for the states to have an agreement because of the following:"

Congressional consent to an interstate compact need not be explicit. The constitution does not state when the consent of congress shall be given, whether it shall precede or may follow the compact made, or whether it shall be express or may be implied."

You can find this on interstate compacts which also covers lotteries



"In the United States all lotteries are operated by state governments, which have granted themselves the sole right to do so. In other words, they are monopolies that do not allow any commercial lotteries to compete against them. The profits from U.S. lotteries are used solely to fund government programs."

ALSO:  "During the 1980s lottery officials realized that multistate lotteries could offer higher payoffs than single-state lotteries because the costs of running one game could be shared. The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) was formed in 1987 as a nonprofit association of states offering lotteries."

With that being said, it means the states have the right to impose privacy laws on lotteries/tickets puchased in their repective state. Having a choice is part of the freedoms this country was founded upon.

What is your point? it is still stupid. I think you need a history lesson because the government does not give a crap what is best for anyone except for themselves. My life is not so bland that I sit around and study government history. The government is nothing but a corrupt system only interested in how much it can take from others, and can't even offer the same rules for everyone.

faber98

Quote: Originally posted by NoShame on Apr 8, 2012

People who want anonymity aren't being hoarders, they're being cautious.  Charity doesn't work if it's done under pressure.  It only has value when the person chooses what and who to give the money to.  Privacy doesn't equal greed.  But it does equal better control over the winnings and a less likely ability to squander them. 

Most people who win the lottery want to continue living a normal life after the lottery.  Being anonymous is the best way to make it possible.

being cautious with a 100 million dollars? if you invested it all you could probably get 8 or 9 million in interest each year. do you think they could get by on that. as far as charity goes if they stay in their town how are they going to feel if their fire station can't operate a full strength because of budget cuts. or school programs have to be eliminated because of funds. wouldn't they feel good about helping and gaining the respect of the townspeople instead of hidiing in their house to protect their "privacy". this particular couple doesn't seem to be the type who would "squander" it do you think? you cannot go back to a normal life after a score like this unless you generously share. as it is their financial planners are going to have a field day with this couple. they are no match for a battery of lawyers who will tell them anything to gain control of a large portion of their cash. plain and simple they won too much for any normal type person to handle. these lotteries were never intended to have jackpots this large. no one is satisfield with 3 or 4 million anymore. they won't even play the state lotteries with jackpots that size. you all want to big payday and the headaches that go with it. in reality they should start a employee owned town factory to employ anyone who wants to work which would benefit their town in the long run. but they won't because their financial planners will stuff into the magellan fund or some foreign oil stock so they can make a ton off commissions. good luck to these two in their new private life with cash under their floorboards.

Coin Toss's avatarCoin Toss

faber98,

Ironic that you would criticize a financial planner when part of their job is to protect jackpot winners from people like you. Granted there are bad ones but given the choicde I'd go with a good one over you every single time.

You seem to have a penchant for the redistribution of other people's wealth.

It's also rather amazing that you think you know so much about other people here and how they play.

I thinik you actually have a very unhealthy jealousy about other people winning and an obsessive desire to know who won.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Apr 8, 2012

faber98,

Ironic that you would criticize a financial planner when part of their job is to protect jackpot winners from people like you. Granted there are bad ones but given the choicde I'd go with a good one over you every single time.

You seem to have a penchant for the redistribution of other people's wealth.

It's also rather amazing that you think you know so much about other people here and how they play.

I thinik you actually have a very unhealthy jealousy about other people winning and an obsessive desire to know who won.

C.T. Forget about trying to educate those who have closed minds and set ways. You can not ever fix the nebbish or the gormless of our society. No No No matter how many facts or how much evidence you present. They have been brainwashed into tunnel vision and its  become their only lifestyle choice.  Best of luck in your next jackpot purchase.  Patriot

dpoly1's avatardpoly1

Quote: Originally posted by faber98 on Apr 8, 2012

being cautious with a 100 million dollars? if you invested it all you could probably get 8 or 9 million in interest each year. do you think they could get by on that. as far as charity goes if they stay in their town how are they going to feel if their fire station can't operate a full strength because of budget cuts. or school programs have to be eliminated because of funds. wouldn't they feel good about helping and gaining the respect of the townspeople instead of hidiing in their house to protect their "privacy". this particular couple doesn't seem to be the type who would "squander" it do you think? you cannot go back to a normal life after a score like this unless you generously share. as it is their financial planners are going to have a field day with this couple. they are no match for a battery of lawyers who will tell them anything to gain control of a large portion of their cash. plain and simple they won too much for any normal type person to handle. these lotteries were never intended to have jackpots this large. no one is satisfield with 3 or 4 million anymore. they won't even play the state lotteries with jackpots that size. you all want to big payday and the headaches that go with it. in reality they should start a employee owned town factory to employ anyone who wants to work which would benefit their town in the long run. but they won't because their financial planners will stuff into the magellan fund or some foreign oil stock so they can make a ton off commissions. good luck to these two in their new private life with cash under their floorboards.

And people should mind their own business when it comes to other people's wealth!
Everyone that wins should do as they  please with THEIR money and not worry about the Greed Of Envy people that demand that they "share".
Too many childish cry babys whine about what others have!

Stack47

Quote: Originally posted by Kumo on Apr 7, 2012

Depends.

If you have a brand spankin' new Aston Martin sitting in your driveway a week after you win, then going anonymous would be pointless.

For a winner that invests the bulk of his money and continues on with normal day to day activities and does not go too far beyond his old means, it's definitely possible to remain anonymous even in a small Mid-Western town. That does not mean someone would have to remain stuck in a double-wide trailer home and not enjoy their money. Having that kind of money would afford someone the time to come up with a good solid plan for the future. (ex. plan on starting up an in demand business or a franchise, to create some local jobs. If folks ask where you got the money to do it, just say you qualifed for a loan and nothing more. It's not exactly a lie, since technically you do qualify for a loan now. As profits increase, grow your business and expand it to multiple locations. No one is going to question you then if you go out and buy an Aston Martin or cut all the relatives a nice $10k Christmas check every year.)

I remember reading an old story not long ago about lottery successes, where one lady continued to work at the volunteer organization that she loves being at. Every year she plays secret santa and randomly gifts a family member a nice sum of money. I am almost sure her relatives still have no idea where the money comes from every year.

"For a winner that invests the bulk of his money and continues on with normal day to day activities and does not go too far beyond his old means,"

I almost fell out of my chair laughing at that remark. What is the point of buying a lottery ticket with a $656 million prize if you're satisfied with your "normal" life?

For all we know the winner could be a chicken plucker and you're suggesting they keep on plucking chickens, live in the same old house and drive the same old car while they have $100 million in the bank.

"Having that kind of money would afford someone the time to come up with a good solid plan for the future."

You could move into the penthouse of a 5 star hotel and come up with solid plan. Claiming an after taxes $100 million jackpot anonymous or not, they will never again live the same "normal" life they had before.

Simba774

Quote: Originally posted by faber98 on Apr 8, 2012

right, sure. all these family and friends are going to keep their mouths shut. eventually or in about 7 minutes everyone in town will know and within 7 hours everyone in the state will know. there goes their anonominity right out the window. it would be the same for you so you might as well get it over with and not go through the hassle of claiming it anonymously. and anyone who thinks friendship will be the same if you keep your money to yourself is delusional. "true friends" will harbor resentment and jealousy eventually. you will begin to see less and less of them.

The winners don't even have to stay in Kansas if they don't want to. Everyone in the state is not going to know  who it is because the people they know don't know everyone in the state.  It's just going to be rumor that goes around. Since they did not know show their faces, you do not know who they are. Good luck trying to find out.

KSplayer's avatarKSplayer

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 6, 2012

Come awwwwn KSp...we know it was you,,give up the goods !!!!!

I wish that would be amazing but sadly i live in south central kansas and didn't win a <snip> thing on my ticket 

This post has been automatically changed by the Lottery Post computer system to remove inappropriate content and/or spam.

KSplayer's avatarKSplayer

Quote: Originally posted by rad242 on Apr 7, 2012

Yeah that "lol" gave it away!

Nope but i can still dream. Maybe lightening will strike twice like with Rhode Island and Kansas will get the Powerball and i will be holding the winning ticketSmile

Cletu$2's avatarCletu$2

All I know is that if Iowa allowed winners to collect their winnings anonymously,thats how I would collect when I win.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by Cletu$2 on Apr 9, 2012

All I know is that if Iowa allowed winners to collect their winnings anonymously,thats how I would collect when I win.

Same down here in FL. Cletu$..........besides, winning that kind of $$ I would be having 3 diff houses in different states....Spending a few months in each place, vacations in between.....

Cletu$2's avatarCletu$2

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 9, 2012

Same down here in FL. Cletu$..........besides, winning that kind of $$ I would be having 3 diff houses in different states....Spending a few months in each place, vacations in between.....

I've complained about this to the folks at the Iowa Lottery,but my complaints just fall on deaf ears.They are convinced that making winners go though the dog & pony show is the ONLY way to go.

Nikkicute's avatarNikkicute

I should have known this thread was not over 11 pages of congrats to the winner.

Just a back and forth with the bobosy twins sirbrad and faber98!! lol geeze!!Crazy

Nikkicute's avatarNikkicute

Quote: Originally posted by faber98 on Apr 8, 2012

how were they impropery capitalized when i didn't use any capitals, as none should be necessary on these forums. it's your idiotic big blue letters to emphasize all your non-points that should be criticized and banned. i do not care if they claimed their prize anonymously or not. i have no designs on their money or anyone elses unless i know them. i just want winners disclosed since they won some of my money. what is their motiviation for doing it. is it to avoid the moochers or do they want to keep it all for themselves. all i'm saying is that unless they split town everyone is going to find out. it cannot be kept under their friends and relatives hats. not even possible. if they don't help out their local schools, fire, and librarys (the police can go pound sand, they don't deserve a dime) they will become somewhat of an outcast in their community. it is within their right to do what they want, but if they want to hide in their house with drapes drawn let them. that's too much money for them to handle. loosen up with it i say, and i'm sure their townspeople would agree. give it anonymously. give me a break. everyone would know and word would spread in less than an hour and they should announce that they are helping the town out since it would help keep others off their back.

i have no designs on their money or anyone elses unless i know them.


No NoDoes not matter if you know them, you should not have any "designs" on other

peoples money, they might not want to share with you!!

time*treat's avatartime*treat

Quote: Originally posted by Nikkicute on Apr 9, 2012

i have no designs on their money or anyone elses unless i know them.


No NoDoes not matter if you know them, you should not have any "designs" on other

peoples money, they might not want to share with you!!

A parasite rarely cares whether or not the source of its meal wants to share.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by Nikkicute on Apr 9, 2012

I should have known this thread was not over 11 pages of congrats to the winner.

Just a back and forth with the bobosy twins sirbrad and faber98!! lol geeze!!Crazy

Yes Nikki...there are things in life that you can't change/improve and those 2 taxpayers are part of that equation. Focusing on the negative and being nebbish in life has a way of producing a non-positive out look........Glad you and I don't share that point of view.......Stay positive and lets win a jackpot !!!  Good luck on the next drawing

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by time*treat on Apr 9, 2012

A parasite rarely cares whether or not the source of its meal wants to share.

Green laughWhat a wonderful analogy time*treat!

 

Here is the New Webster's Dictionary definition of PARASITE:  An organism living in or on another living organism and deriving its nutriment

partly or wholly from it, usually exhibiting some special adaptation, and often causing death or damage to its host.  Dead

hearsetrax's avatarhearsetrax

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Apr 9, 2012

Green laughWhat a wonderful analogy time*treat!

 

Here is the New Webster's Dictionary definition of PARASITE:  An organism living in or on another living organism and deriving its nutriment

partly or wholly from it, usually exhibiting some special adaptation, and often causing death or damage to its host.  Dead

Eek & LOL@ McGinning56

Jill34786's avatarJill34786

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 9, 2012

Yes Nikki...there are things in life that you can't change/improve and those 2 taxpayers are part of that equation. Focusing on the negative and being nebbish in life has a way of producing a non-positive out look........Glad you and I don't share that point of view.......Stay positive and lets win a jackpot !!!  Good luck on the next drawing

Hey CD, after reading some of the posts on this thread all I can say is WOW!! a few here certainly have point of views that are borderline bizarre.

If given the option like yourself, I see absolutely no reason not to claim a major jackpot anonymously. There are many good charitable deeds a winner can do with his/her winnings and all of which will lessen their Federal tax obligations. It's a win-win to be charitable and those lucky few who won more than likely have a strong support team who will provide solid guidance going forward. To think otherwise is just worthless rhetoric.

After collecting their winnings, there will be additional tax burden in which proper planning will go a long ways toward minimizing/or eliminating the other 10% in Federal taxes that wasn't withheld.

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by Jill34786 on Apr 9, 2012

Hey CD, after reading some of the posts on this thread all I can say is WOW!! a few here certainly have point of views that are borderline bizarre.

If given the option like yourself, I see absolutely no reason not to claim a major jackpot anonymously. There are many good charitable deeds a winner can do with his/her winnings and all of which will lessen their Federal tax obligations. It's a win-win to be charitable and those lucky few who won more than likely have a strong support team who will provide solid guidance going forward. To think otherwise is just worthless rhetoric.

After collecting their winnings, there will be additional tax burden in which proper planning will go a long ways toward minimizing/or eliminating the other 10% in Federal taxes that wasn't withheld.

Yes Jill, it sure is almost mind boggling  on how decency & discrepancy  has been converted to despise & dependency...Oh well, when my times comes to collect the big check, the only sponges I will be seeing are the ones I use to wash my car.

Jill34786's avatarJill34786

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Apr 9, 2012

Green laughWhat a wonderful analogy time*treat!

 

Here is the New Webster's Dictionary definition of PARASITE:  An organism living in or on another living organism and deriving its nutriment

partly or wholly from it, usually exhibiting some special adaptation, and often causing death or damage to its host.  Dead

Unfortunately, it's something we all encounter during our everyday rituals. Just because a few are upset at life in general doesn't mean the rest of us should share the same viewpoint. Wink

Jill34786's avatarJill34786

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 9, 2012

Yes Jill, it sure is almost mind boggling  on how decency & discrepancy  has been converted to despise & dependency...Oh well, when my times comes to collect the big check, the only sponges I will be seeing are the ones I use to wash my car.

When your time does arrive, you may no longer have any needs for "sponges". Smiley

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by Jill34786 on Apr 9, 2012

When your time does arrive, you may no longer have any needs for "sponges". Smiley

Jill..........It would be nice if they afforded us folks down here that opportunity to remain anonymous when collecting. I have heard enough issues arise from the winning"drama" collectors to  cure me of ever saying anything public. Silence is truly golden !!!

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by Jill34786 on Apr 9, 2012

Unfortunately, it's something we all encounter during our everyday rituals. Just because a few are upset at life in general doesn't mean the rest of us should share the same viewpoint. Wink

I Agree!

Todd's avatarTodd

I just received word that the Maryland Mega Millions ticket was redeemed at MD Lottery HQ.  A press conference will be held tomorrow morning "to provide details about the winning ticket."

hearsetrax's avatarhearsetrax

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on Apr 9, 2012

I just received word that the Maryland Mega Millions ticket was redeemed at MD Lottery HQ.  A press conference will be held tomorrow morning "to provide details about the winning ticket."

Thanks Todd.....appreciate the news

 

Type

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on Apr 9, 2012

I just received word that the Maryland Mega Millions ticket was redeemed at MD Lottery HQ.  A press conference will be held tomorrow morning "to provide details about the winning ticket."

We shall see if Ms. Wilson "found" her "misplaced" ticket?   Eek  Maybe it will be me at that press conference tomorrow? I did pick up a few tickets

at that 7-11, while I was passing through that area on that fateful Friday.  Banana

Coin Toss's avatarCoin Toss

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 8, 2012

C.T. Forget about trying to educate those who have closed minds and set ways. You can not ever fix the nebbish or the gormless of our society. No No No matter how many facts or how much evidence you present. They have been brainwashed into tunnel vision and its  become their only lifestyle choice.  Best of luck in your next jackpot purchase.  Patriot

CDanaT,

Yeah, and when the nebbish wants to be a gonif, oy!

DiscussiOn boards Seem to have a lot of MAVEN U. alumni.

MAVEN U.

OPINION OVER KNOWLEDGE

You know it's odd, there have been plenty of discussions on LP about remaining anonymous or not, and those got divided into "Not telling anyone anything" vs "Sout it from the rooftops". This toime around is the first time people actually got viscious about not what they would do but wht other people should do.

I got a hunch that a few people reading this thread who might not have planned on remaining anonymous would do so now, with a glimpse at what's out there.

Good Luck on your tickets, too.

Todd,

I'm sure a lot of us are on pins and needles waiting for the news from Maryland, thanks.

rad242

Quote: Originally posted by KSplayer on Apr 9, 2012

Nope but i can still dream. Maybe lightening will strike twice like with Rhode Island and Kansas will get the Powerball and i will be holding the winning ticketSmile

The lotto gods will make a SECOND LAP. The question is, will you be ready?

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by rad242 on Apr 9, 2012

The lotto gods will make a SECOND LAP. The question is, will you be ready?

Rad................Already to rock n roll  on this end......show me the money !!!!

rad242

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 9, 2012

Rad................Already to rock n roll  on this end......show me the money !!!!

Is $94 million enough for you?

 

I guess not. Next time then. I will let you take the next jackpot and I will settle for the coppers - lol!

Mil$Winner!'s avatarMil$Winner!

Apparently, the MD winner came forward today and will have a press conference tomorrow.

I'm surprised to hear their not claiming anonymously... I'll be SHOCKED if it's the McD's manager. We'll see tomorrow I guess.

EDIT: Whoops! I didn't see that Todd had already posted the same info. Went straight from CNN to posting here.

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by Mil$Winner! on Apr 9, 2012

Apparently, the MD winner came forward today and will have a press conference tomorrow.

I'm surprised to hear their not claiming anonymously... I'll be SHOCKED if it's the McD's manager. We'll see tomorrow I guess.

EDIT: Whoops! I didn't see that Todd had already posted the same info. Went straight from CNN to posting here.

sounds like MD lottery thinks it has a normal winner,

if it was the Mcd mgr. they would be talking about an investigation, not a press conf.

rad242

Quote: Originally posted by haymaker on Apr 9, 2012

sounds like MD lottery thinks it has a normal winner,

if it was the Mcd mgr. they would be talking about an investigation, not a press conf.

Agreed!

Back to making quarter pounders

Mil$Winner!'s avatarMil$Winner!

Quote: Originally posted by haymaker on Apr 9, 2012

sounds like MD lottery thinks it has a normal winner,

if it was the Mcd mgr. they would be talking about an investigation, not a press conf.

True, though it's hard to imagine why the winner would agree to a press conference. Most MD winners do chose to remain anonymous. 

Shame on me, but I am looking forward to the follow-up where Wilson explains what happened to her " winning ticket." Crazy

EDIT: The MD winner actually is staying anonymous, but the MD lottery will be sharing the person's "storyline," whatever that means. Okay, enough with the google searching. I won't find out anything until tomorrow haha.

TheGameGrl's avatarTheGameGrl

The MD LOTTERY is holding the press conference, NOT The Claimant. Big difference when you read the entire story.

The MCD' employee hired a lawyer.....if you didnt win...why hire an attorney? Hmmm......

rad242

Quote: Originally posted by TheGameGrl on Apr 9, 2012

The MD LOTTERY is holding the press conference, NOT The Claimant. Big difference when you read the entire story.

The MCD' employee hired a lawyer.....if you didnt win...why hire an attorney? Hmmm......

Whoever the mystery person is who claimed a share of the largest-ever lottery prize on Monday, he or she wants to stay quiet about it. Maryland's lottery, however, has a flair for the dramatic, and promises to share the winner's "storyline," if not name, at a press conference on Tuesday. The delay in coming forward allowed Baltimore's Mirlande Wilson to tell everyone she won, then ride the headlines for a whole week before doubt overshadowed her claim that she won but lost her ticket.

 

From what I've read, the person will remain anonymous. The only way it could be the McDonalds Manager is if she decided to SHARE. Outside of that, the investigation would still be underway should she had taken the option to claim as an individual

maximumfun's avatarmaximumfun

Quote: Originally posted by dpoly1 on Apr 8, 2012

I already drive old cars and purchase clothes from the clearance rack at the department store!

I can live a very normal upscale life, in a very normal upscale neighborhood!

I want to get away from the trash burning and outdoor coal furnace. I have COPD! I don't want to hear the neighbor's backhoe beeping everyday ............

I play so that I might get away from these "normal" people !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Smash

Sorry DP - I didnt know that the backhoe's beep carried that far...

RJOh's avatarRJOh

Quote: Originally posted by rad242 on Apr 9, 2012

Whoever the mystery person is who claimed a share of the largest-ever lottery prize on Monday, he or she wants to stay quiet about it. Maryland's lottery, however, has a flair for the dramatic, and promises to share the winner's "storyline," if not name, at a press conference on Tuesday. The delay in coming forward allowed Baltimore's Mirlande Wilson to tell everyone she won, then ride the headlines for a whole week before doubt overshadowed her claim that she won but lost her ticket.

 

From what I've read, the person will remain anonymous. The only way it could be the McDonalds Manager is if she decided to SHARE. Outside of that, the investigation would still be underway should she had taken the option to claim as an individual

It could still be her, the only way she could be exposed is if her co-workers made a credible claim.  If it turns out the winning ticket had a single line and they said all their pool tickets had 5 lines then it's not theirs regardless of who turns it in.  They will still be mad if she quits her job and leave the neighborhood regardless.

time*treat's avatartime*treat

Quote: Originally posted by rad242 on Apr 9, 2012

Agreed!

Back to making quarter pounders

... if she still has a McJob.

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by RJOh on Apr 9, 2012

It could still be her, the only way she could be exposed is if her co-workers made a credible claim.  If it turns out the winning ticket had a single line and they said all their pool tickets had 5 lines then it's not theirs regardless of who turns it in.  They will still be mad if she quits her job and leave the neighborhood regardless.

i think mcd allready fired her.

rad242

Quote: Originally posted by RJOh on Apr 9, 2012

It could still be her, the only way she could be exposed is if her co-workers made a credible claim.  If it turns out the winning ticket had a single line and they said all their pool tickets had 5 lines then it's not theirs regardless of who turns it in.  They will still be mad if she quits her job and leave the neighborhood regardless.

If it's her and the lottery commission was satisfied with her claim (in what I would call record time) particularly given the dozens of lies, half truths and contradictions then she has a <snip> good attorney!!!!

This post has been automatically changed by the Lottery Post computer system to remove inappropriate content and/or spam.

sirbrad's avatarsirbrad

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 9, 2012

Yes Nikki...there are things in life that you can't change/improve and those 2 taxpayers are part of that equation. Focusing on the negative and being nebbish in life has a way of producing a non-positive out look........Glad you and I don't share that point of view.......Stay positive and lets win a jackpot !!!  Good luck on the next drawing

I am positive in real life, but not overly delusional like you two. That is what actually leads to disappointment and ultimately negativity. Your hyprocritical posts prove that well. Keep dreaming and bashing others with "negative" comments, and failing to see your own hypocrisy. It is all part of being dilusional "sadly"but entertaining to me.

sirbrad's avatarsirbrad

Quote: Originally posted by Nikkicute on Apr 9, 2012

I should have known this thread was not over 11 pages of congrats to the winner.

Just a back and forth with the bobosy twins sirbrad and faber98!! lol geeze!!Crazy

And the 3 stooges as well, but I don't think it is necessary to name them. Clue: You are one of them.

 

Stooges

 

I have heard the same thing now from noobs like you two for 7 years on here. You will wake up one day, maybe. Keep on dreaming for now though and attempt to ignore your bitter reality. There is always "next time".

CDanaT's avatarCDanaT

Quote: Originally posted by sirbrad on Apr 9, 2012

I am positive in real life, but not overly delusional like you two. That is what actually leads to disappointment and ultimately negativity. Your hyprocritical posts prove that well. Keep dreaming and bashing others with "negative" comments, and failing to see your own hypocrisy. It is all part of being dilusional "sadly"but entertaining to me.

I appreciate your positive comments......my point is proven.....Thank you...and I do wish you a jackpot win in your near future.. best of luck...oops.. oh shoot that is a hypocritical post  and a bash isn't it ?....won't happen again with you

sirbrad's avatarsirbrad

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 9, 2012

Yes Nikki...there are things in life that you can't change/improve and those 2 taxpayers are part of that equation. Focusing on the negative and being nebbish in life has a way of producing a non-positive out look........Glad you and I don't share that point of view.......Stay positive and lets win a jackpot !!!  Good luck on the next drawing

Yeah because everyone eventually wins a jackpot right? Especially those who remain positive, and pray and dream about it every second of every day, right? Wrong. Since you study government history so much maybe you should study lottery history a little bit. Most who won never believed they would win, many forgot they even played, many are crackpots, convicts, etc. So the lottery plays no favorites. If anything it favors those idiots mostly. But it is fun to live in fantasy land. But you have to go back home eventually.

Nikkicute's avatarNikkicute

Quote: Originally posted by sirbrad on Apr 9, 2012

Yeah because everyone eventually wins a jackpot right? Especially those who remain positive, and pray and dream about it every second of every day, right? Wrong. Since you study government history so much maybe you should study lottery history a little bit. Most who won never believed they would win, many forgot they even played, many are crackpots, convicts, etc. So the lottery plays no favorites. If anything it favors those idiots mostly. But it is fun to live in fantasy land. But you have to go back home eventually.

Classic Psychological Projection!!

A defense mechanism people subconsiously employ in order to cope with difficult feelings

or emotions. Psychological Projection involves projecting undesirable feelings or emotions

onto someone else, rather than admitting to or dealing with unwanted feelings.

 

Example: A man who has cheated on his wife accuses his wife  of cheating on him.


The theory of Psychological Projection was developed by Sigmuned Freud. During hes

sessions with patients, Freud noticed that they would sometimes accuse others of having the

same feelings they themselves were demonstrating. By engaging in this behavior, the patient

was better able to deal with the emotions he or she was experiencing.

 

You were the one who was so let down by the lottery, I can see it in your writings, it

is so clear to me now. I can't relate to anything your talking about because it's not that deep

for me as it obviously is for you. I have no clue why you continue to frequent this forum if you

hate the lotto so much. You contribute nothing to the threads except to tell others they are not

going to win and have no hope. Why are you even here? Perhaps you should start your own anti lotto

forum and rant away there because those kind of posts are not needed here.

 

Please...Get Help!!!

mediabrat's avatarmediabrat

Quote: Originally posted by Nikkicute on Apr 9, 2012

i have no designs on their money or anyone elses unless i know them.


No NoDoes not matter if you know them, you should not have any "designs" on other

peoples money, they might not want to share with you!!

Boom.  Faber's been outed.  Well done, Nikki.  Thumbs Up

dallascowboyfan's avatardallascowboyfan

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on Apr 9, 2012

I just received word that the Maryland Mega Millions ticket was redeemed at MD Lottery HQ.  A press conference will be held tomorrow morning "to provide details about the winning ticket."

thanks for the update Todd....Thumbs Up

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by Nikkicute on Apr 10, 2012

Classic Psychological Projection!!

A defense mechanism people subconsiously employ in order to cope with difficult feelings

or emotions. Psychological Projection involves projecting undesirable feelings or emotions

onto someone else, rather than admitting to or dealing with unwanted feelings.

 

Example: A man who has cheated on his wife accuses his wife  of cheating on him.


The theory of Psychological Projection was developed by Sigmuned Freud. During hes

sessions with patients, Freud noticed that they would sometimes accuse others of having the

same feelings they themselves were demonstrating. By engaging in this behavior, the patient

was better able to deal with the emotions he or she was experiencing.

 

You were the one who was so let down by the lottery, I can see it in your writings, it

is so clear to me now. I can't relate to anything your talking about because it's not that deep

for me as it obviously is for you. I have no clue why you continue to frequent this forum if you

hate the lotto so much. You contribute nothing to the threads except to tell others they are not

going to win and have no hope. Why are you even here? Perhaps you should start your own anti lotto

forum and rant away there because those kind of posts are not needed here.

 

Please...Get Help!!!

Hurray!

Nikkicute's avatarNikkicute

@Mideabrat and mcginnin56 Thank youBig Smile

I really wish those two would get happy and stop being so grumpy.

They just need a win that's all, a big win will change their tune!!

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by Nikkicute on Apr 10, 2012

@Mideabrat and mcginnin56 Thank youBig Smile

I really wish those two would get happy and stop being so grumpy.

They just need a win that's all, a big win will change their tune!!

Party=  No more grumpy!!!

Simba774

The winner is not Ronald McDonald's mistress. Shocking, right?

Mil$Winner!'s avatarMil$Winner!

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Apr 10, 2012

Party=  No more grumpy!!!

Three people who worked I the public education system won...

One was a school teacher. Whoo hoo! 

 

CONGRATULATIONS to them! Looks like they will manage the money well, based on the info released by the MD Lottery. :)

Mil$Winner!'s avatarMil$Winner!

Quote: Originally posted by Simba774 on Apr 10, 2012

The winner is not Ronald McDonald's mistress. Shocking, right?

Knock me over with a feather!!!

Mil$Winner!'s avatarMil$Winner!

Quote: Originally posted by TheGameGrl on Apr 9, 2012

The MD LOTTERY is holding the press conference, NOT The Claimant. Big difference when you read the entire story.

The MCD' employee hired a lawyer.....if you didnt win...why hire an attorney? Hmmm......

The story I read didn't make it clear WHO was holding the press conference. Glad you had it all figured out though...

Anyone can hire a lawyer. They're not exactly a limited commodity... Who knows WHY the woman did anything she did. Her confusion/lie probably spun out of control. Heh heh heh. Poor thing. I hope she can find another job; it's a rough job market.

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by Simba774 on Apr 10, 2012

The winner is not Ronald McDonald's mistress. Shocking, right?

In her mind Simba, I'm sure that she thinks she still is, and will continue to wear her pink swine hat, for all who will still care to give her the

desperate attention that she so craves. Perhaps she even thinks that these other "real" winners found her "misplaced" ticket at her old gig

at Mac's.   Roll Eyes

KSplayer's avatarKSplayer

Quote: Originally posted by rad242 on Apr 9, 2012

The lotto gods will make a SECOND LAP. The question is, will you be ready?

Got my ticket yesterday for PB and YES!!!!! lol

KSplayer's avatarKSplayer

Quote: Originally posted by rad242 on Apr 9, 2012

Is $94 million enough for you?

 

I guess not. Next time then. I will let you take the next jackpot and I will settle for the coppers - lol!

$94 million is enough for me

sully16's avatarsully16

Congrats to the lucky winner.

sirbrad's avatarsirbrad

Quote: Originally posted by Nikkicute on Apr 10, 2012

Classic Psychological Projection!!

A defense mechanism people subconsiously employ in order to cope with difficult feelings

or emotions. Psychological Projection involves projecting undesirable feelings or emotions

onto someone else, rather than admitting to or dealing with unwanted feelings.

 

Example: A man who has cheated on his wife accuses his wife  of cheating on him.


The theory of Psychological Projection was developed by Sigmuned Freud. During hes

sessions with patients, Freud noticed that they would sometimes accuse others of having the

same feelings they themselves were demonstrating. By engaging in this behavior, the patient

was better able to deal with the emotions he or she was experiencing.

 

You were the one who was so let down by the lottery, I can see it in your writings, it

is so clear to me now. I can't relate to anything your talking about because it's not that deep

for me as it obviously is for you. I have no clue why you continue to frequent this forum if you

hate the lotto so much. You contribute nothing to the threads except to tell others they are not

going to win and have no hope. Why are you even here? Perhaps you should start your own anti lotto

forum and rant away there because those kind of posts are not needed here.

 

Please...Get Help!!!

I was not let down by the lottery because I am not stupid enough to expect to win every draw, and expect to win every jackpot that I play. Those who think that way are the ones who are let down. I don't care either way, if I win great if not oh well. I have won considerable amounts so I am hardly let down. Like I said you are new and have no clue what you are talking about. What you call grumpy I call being realistic and common sense. I post here because like anyone else I can, and if you can't handle a different opinion and the facts maybe you are the one who should leave. I just don't believe everything I read like you and a few others do, and I question stuff that does not seem legitimate as opposed to just accepting everything I read. I also don't need to post fake congrats to faceless winners so I am accepted by other fake faceless forum members. So maybe you should not attack someone's viewpoints next time if you don't want to be put in your place.

ressuccess's avatarressuccess

Congratulations to this jackpot winner in Kansas taking the lump sum payment.

JoeBigLotto's avatarJoeBigLotto

Well i said it right. i said wilson does not look like an angel and someone said dont judge a book by its cover well now you see my point of view she is really a real looser that can't even check her loosing tickets how intelligent do you have to be to know you don't have a winning ticket this is really insane.Thats my opinion.

Nikkicute's avatarNikkicute

Quote: Originally posted by sirbrad on Apr 10, 2012

I was not let down by the lottery because I am not stupid enough to expect to win every draw, and expect to win every jackpot that I play. Those who think that way are the ones who are let down. I don't care either way, if I win great if not oh well. I have won considerable amounts so I am hardly let down. Like I said you are new and have no clue what you are talking about. What you call grumpy I call being realistic and common sense. I post here because like anyone else I can, and if you can't handle a different opinion and the facts maybe you are the one who should leave. I just don't believe everything I read like you and a few others do, and I question stuff that does not seem legitimate as opposed to just accepting everything I read. I also don't need to post fake congrats to faceless winners so I am accepted by other fake faceless forum members. So maybe you should not attack someone's viewpoints next time if you don't want to be put in your place.

Put in my placeWhat?

Are you sure? LOL!! Nice try though!!  There is only one person who can "put me in

my place" here on LotteryPost and that's TODD. You got that? oooook  moving on...

My words obviously struck a cord because you think I attacked you? lol

It's ok, things like that tend to happen when one brings truth to the table.

I was not let down by the lottery because I am not stupid enough to expect to win every draw, and expect to win every jackpot that I play. Those who think that way are the ones who are let down. I don't care either way.

Why buy lottery tickets if you don't expect or hope to win? Why are you still buying lotto tickets anway?

You know why? Cause your expecting to win something, maybe not the jackpot but you still bought one

right? Right?  So don't play me or anyone else in this forum thinking that we are stupid enough to believe

you buy lotto tickets expecting to lose! Cause if that was the case you wouldn't be buying them in the first

place!


Those who think otherwise, who think they are going to win every draw, every jackpot, every time are none

of your business!! You claim you don't care but your in the threads giving people "reality checks". Let them

dream, let them be delusional, let them have their heads in the clouds if they want because no one

appointed you to bring them down, let reality take care of it's self.

 

I have won considerable amounts so I am hardly let down.

I don't believe and accept everthing I read eitherBig Grin


Like I said you are new and have no clue what you are talking about.

I know exactly what I'm talking about, I am new to the forum and new to the lottery

but I wasn't born yesterday.

 

What you call grumpy I call being realistic and common sense. 

I call it like I see it, your grumpy, rude and lack common sense to realize no one

wants to hear what you have to say, no common sense to know when to stop, you bounce from

thread to thread having a back and forth with someone each and everytime, in fact your doing right

now in yet another thread!!  Since your one of those people who feed off negativity

you won't stop cause you like it.


If you can't handle a different opinion the facts maybe you are the one who should leave. 

I can handle a different opinion and I have no problems with facts. What no one wants to put up

with is someone shoving their opinions and facts down others throats to the point of disrupting

threads and disrespecting other members.


I also don't need to post fake congrats to faceless winners so I am accepted by other fake faceless forum

members.

The congrats I see look genuine to me but I am not surprised you don't like to see members enjoying

each others wins, being cordial and nice. You like discord too much!

 


Sirbrad @CDanaT:

 

I am postive in real life, but not delusional like you two. That is what actually leads to disappointment

 

and ultimately negativity. Your hypocrital post prove that well. Keep dreaming and bashing others with

 

your negative comments and failing to see your own hypocracy.

(everything I underline in the above post describes you to a tee!!!)


Lotto Bully!!!

 

 


 



mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by Nikkicute on Apr 11, 2012

Put in my placeWhat?

Are you sure? LOL!! Nice try though!!  There is only one person who can "put me in

my place" here on LotteryPost and that's TODD. You got that? oooook  moving on...

My words obviously struck a cord because you think I attacked you? lol

It's ok, things like that tend to happen when one brings truth to the table.

I was not let down by the lottery because I am not stupid enough to expect to win every draw, and expect to win every jackpot that I play. Those who think that way are the ones who are let down. I don't care either way.

Why buy lottery tickets if you don't expect or hope to win? Why are you still buying lotto tickets anway?

You know why? Cause your expecting to win something, maybe not the jackpot but you still bought one

right? Right?  So don't play me or anyone else in this forum thinking that we are stupid enough to believe

you buy lotto tickets expecting to lose! Cause if that was the case you wouldn't be buying them in the first

place!


Those who think otherwise, who think they are going to win every draw, every jackpot, every time are none

of your business!! You claim you don't care but your in the threads giving people "reality checks". Let them

dream, let them be delusional, let them have their heads in the clouds if they want because no one

appointed you to bring them down, let reality take care of it's self.

 

I have won considerable amounts so I am hardly let down.

I don't believe and accept everthing I read eitherBig Grin


Like I said you are new and have no clue what you are talking about.

I know exactly what I'm talking about, I am new to the forum and new to the lottery

but I wasn't born yesterday.

 

What you call grumpy I call being realistic and common sense. 

I call it like I see it, your grumpy, rude and lack common sense to realize no one

wants to hear what you have to say, no common sense to know when to stop, you bounce from

thread to thread having a back and forth with someone each and everytime, in fact your doing right

now in yet another thread!!  Since your one of those people who feed off negativity

you won't stop cause you like it.


If you can't handle a different opinion the facts maybe you are the one who should leave. 

I can handle a different opinion and I have no problems with facts. What no one wants to put up

with is someone shoving their opinions and facts down others throats to the point of disrupting

threads and disrespecting other members.


I also don't need to post fake congrats to faceless winners so I am accepted by other fake faceless forum

members.

The congrats I see look genuine to me but I am not surprised you don't like to see members enjoying

each others wins, being cordial and nice. You like discord too much!

 


Sirbrad @CDanaT:

 

I am postive in real life, but not delusional like you two. That is what actually leads to disappointment

 

and ultimately negativity. Your hypocrital post prove that well. Keep dreaming and bashing others with

 

your negative comments and failing to see your own hypocracy.

(everything I underline in the above post describes you to a tee!!!)


Lotto Bully!!!

 

 


 



Excellent Nikki! You speak for many members.   Thumbs Up  It's refreshing to have a newer member such as yourself, that is excited, sincere and positive

in all your postings! Good luck this evening!  Lep

Halle99's avatarHalle99

Congrats to the winner.   Party

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