$9.5M lottery win difficult for Canadian chef

Comment #34

TNPATL — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:34:10 GMT

I would have liked to have been friends with the brothers wife so I could have told her Your brother-in-law won the lottery. NOT YOU. You're Entitled to NOTHING!!!! Stop being so dang greedy!!!! Which I probably would have been unfriended being I did not agree with her.

If I'm lucky enough to win I would do the following. Change phone number, ignore mail from people I don't know, and when asked what I plan to do with the money? Say I have no idea, and keep any plans to myself.... [ More ]

Comment #33

rdgrnr — Sat, 26 May 2012 17:15:02 GMT

Well, thank ya kindly, Miss Max.

Ya know, I was reading a self-help book a while back and it said to sit down with a pen and paper and list all of my attributes in one column and all of my flaws in another column to see what kind of person I was and what other people's perception of me might be.

I was surprised to find that a simple thing like that takes a lot longer than you think it will. You'd be surprised at how long it takes.

But it was equally surprising and somewhat heartening to... [ More ]

Comment #32

maximumfun — Sat, 26 May 2012 16:08:12 GMT

ROFLMAO -

its your innate modesty and humility that keeps us coming back for more.

and THAT is why all the wimmins (when not in the kitchen) just lurv ya so much... and the rest of us respect ya oodles and gobs (while also in the kitchen - of course - my heavens that has GOT to be one stinkin' big kitchen

Comment #31

rdgrnr — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:11:26 GMT

Nah, I'm waaaaaaay handsomer.

And I got a real, manly man's beard, you know, down to my belt, the way the wimmins like it.

And I ain't that short neither.

I guess you could say most people who let a set a eyes on me would say I was perfect.

Specially the wimmins.

But I don't commence to talkin' about it too much cuz I'm kinda shy.

Comment #30

golfer1960 — Sat, 26 May 2012 12:23:53 GMT

Here is Ivan with his two new cars: Is that Ridge

Comment #29

mediabrat — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:59:35 GMT

No offense taken.

I wouldn't want to live in NYC or Long Island... too crowded and too expensive. I wouldn't want to go too much to the west of here; before long you start running into lake effect snows, and I already don't like the amount of snow we get in the eastern part of the state. (This mild, almost snowless winter was quite nice.) I'd have to think about north; the farther north you go, the lower the temperatures drop and it seems like there's more snow up there. I'm happy living wher... [ More ]

Comment #28

mediabrat — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:53:54 GMT

Wow. Such anger, and all because I called you out for inserting politics into a discussion where it wasn't needed and it doesn't belong.

You claim I don't live my life for Obama , but your posts prove otherwise. Why else would you have phrased it Avoid living in any place Obama has lived rather than saying avoid living in places that are expensive and/or have cold weather and avoid living overseas in areas that may be unfriendly to Americans ? It would have been simple to offer your advice wi... [ More ]

Comment #27

rdgrnr — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:13:47 GMT

I pretty much agree with you, OSP, except for DC.

I like DC a lot just cuzza the history.

And the burgers at the Capitol Brewery.

And not that I'd want to live there long-term cuz I don't like any city that much that I can deal with large concentrations of Homo sapiens (they grate on my nerves).

I much prefer (and indeed require) the solitude and serenity of my peaceful hidden holler in the mountains. But I would love to spend an entire Spring or Fall in DC, exploring and taking in a... [ More ]

Comment #26

HaveABall — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:01:54 GMT

Ivan, it's good to hear that things are going much better for you and your partner nowadays. It is good to have cars, houses, and people that you're enjoying and helping. This should probably be your last interview now.

Congratulations on your recent weight loss, your success is encouraging! Once you've released your final 120 lbs., or so, of extra weight, you could treat yourself and your partner to a luxurious feeling spa weekend. You could follow with a facial hair trim and haircut from t... [ More ]

Comment #25

HaveABall — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:32:46 GMT

Comment #24

OldSchoolPa — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:04:46 GMT

Also, don't hate on me because I didn't list any place in NY as being a top 10 destination to live. Only New Yorkers think NY is a great place to live. I appreciate visiting NY and flying through NY...but to live in NY, I don't think so.

Comment #23

OldSchoolPa — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:39:55 GMT

Well, since overly sensitive, mainstream mediabrat asked, here are all the reasons I would not want to LIVE in the places I listed that also coincide with places Obama has lived:

Chicago - too dang cold, too much snow, too much corruption (and Obama has nothing to do with 2 of the 3)!

Hawaii - great place to visit but not sure I would want to live there! Traveling anywhere else would always be a long plane ride.

D.C. - most everyone who lives in D.C. have no choice but to live there. If... [ More ]

Comment #22

PrisonerSix — Thu, 24 May 2012 03:22:04 GMT

Good advice. My wife and I were talking about this earlier, and one thing I think I'd do is actually wait around 6 months before quitting my job, after the excitement of a big win in my area had died down. That way, it's less likely someone will think it's me as opposed to if I quit my job right away.

As for purchases, my car is 3 years old and runs great, so I won't be getting another one, but my wife would like a new car, but she's looking more at Toyota or Suzuki, not Mercedes.... [ More ]

Comment #21

mediabrat — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:33:42 GMT

12. Avoid living in any place Obama has lived (I.e. Chicago, Hawaii, D.C., Indonesia, and Kenya) for various reasons.

I'd like to hear those reasons. Specifically, I'd be interested in finding out whether they are legitimate reasons or just more Obama-hating bullsh!t that doesn't belong on a lottery forum.

Comment #20

maximumfun — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:50:23 GMT

lol ok ... here i am reading your post... and i am with you through #6... #7 even makes sense but it might take longer than 1 to 3 months to make a 'perm' move choice for those who are picky...

then i get to 9,10 11 and i started laughing... ok i will take your word and wipe california off my list (darn! and it was #47 too!!!)

#12... now you lost me. i LOVE chicago (granted only visited the 'windy' city - long enough for locals to correct my meaning of WHY its called the 'windy' city... al... [ More ]

Comment #19

OldSchoolPa — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:22:06 GMT

7. Spend part of 1 to 3 month vacation scoping out places you want to live. This should be a part of your initial conversations with your legal and financial team.

8. Move to an income appropriate area (I.e. if you want to drive a Bentley, don't try to live in a trailer park, the hood, or even in cookie cutter suburbia!).

9. Move away from California.

10. Don't move to California.

11. Do visit California.

12. Avoid living in any place Obama has lived (I.e. Chicago, Hawaii, D.C.,... [ More ]

Comment #18

OldSchoolPa — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:01:54 GMT

I think the claim anonymously position oversimplifies the issue of wealth possession. Claiming prize anonymously will not help one avoid attention if the person lives in a small town or city and chooses to remain there (WHY?!), immediately displays evidence of newfound wealth in blue-collar neighborhood, quits a job without previous talk of transition to something else. I think best advice lottery winners can be given is as follows:

1. Get personal and business affairs in order before claimin... [ More ]

Comment #17

RedStang — Wed, 23 May 2012 05:23:18 GMT

I'll give him credit for the Make a Wish donation, but he's really dumb for doing another interview. The smart thing to do is keep the wealth low key.

Comment #16

faber98 — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:08:43 GMT

sorry, but hard to feel sorry for this overweight canadian buffoon. inasmuch as he had to disclose, he didn't have to buy a candy apple red dodge ram and tool around town in it. he should have moved to manitoba since all his relatives and townsfolk despise him, why stay there. he could have shaved off that hideous white beard and kept a lower profile anywhere else but there. i know you're all going to say he shouldn't have to move unless he wanted to, but it would have alleviated 90% of his issu... [ More ]

Comment #15

Lucky SOB — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:57:11 GMT

hope hes still on good terms with the rest of his family

Comment #14

weshar75 — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:32:14 GMT

Congrats Ivan on your big win. I like rib eye steak myself medium well.-weshar75

Comment #13

Piaceri — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:45:02 GMT

Yup, exactly.

Good for him having the smarts to say no, and put $$ away. He had a rough adjustment period, but in the long urn, he will do just fine.

PS - Dude's got good taste in muscle cars He owns, among others, a 1968 Oldsmobile 442 .

Comment #12

Cletu$2 — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:50:30 GMT

The reason that the state lotteries require the Dog Pony show is for free advertisement,pure and simple.

Comment #11

Seattlejohn — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:35:26 GMT

This stated reason for full disclosure is complete bullsh*t. The reason lotteries demand require winners to be outted has nothing to do with showing people that a real person won ; that's ridiculous. In real life, the reason they require disclosure is because they know full well that a lottery winner dog pony show causes ticket sales to spike upwards, increasing lottery officials salaries, bonuses the overal profitability of the lottery. The proof is the unbelievable increase in sales profitabil... [ More ]

Comment #10

winwi5 — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:19:10 GMT

This is a sad story how can his own brother and sister in law act like that, this goes to show that people act up over money.

I always cross the sc borderline to purchase my tickets because whatever i win i can claim it anonymous this sounds like nc

Most states will plaster your picture or your name on tv or their website i live in nc and they will post a $5000.00 win and will

post your picture up their like you won $1million i think people should have the option to choose if they want

Comment #9

LottoGuyBC — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:17:30 GMT

Claiming anonymously should be an added.

Comment #8

rdgrnr — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:14:23 GMT

His estranged brother and sister in law sound like real gems.

Glad he told them to take a hike before they bled him dry.

Worthless, useless ingrates.

Comment #7

luckyshoes — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:22:56 GMT

Theres always going to be people begging you to pay their bills when someone wins big. Of course even your own family. They may be first in line. Sounds like this guy has a good head on his shoulders.

Good for him

Comment #6

dallascowboyfan — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:52:42 GMT

Congrats Ivan.....

Comment #5

mcginnin56 — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:38:18 GMT

Congrat's to Ivan! Considering the barrage of beggars and family members hitting on him for years, he managed to do OK for himself.

He was wise to have invested over half his winnings.

Happy to hear his gastrointestinal surgery went well. Ivan please, no more prime rib. Fruits, salads and small portions of chicken and fish.

Trade in your scooter for a pair of walking shoes, spring for a gym membership, and you'll live a long, healthy and prosperous life

Comment #4

CDanaT — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:31:26 GMT

While looking at the negatives of Ivan's win ( family greed, strangers greed, massive weight gain) there are a couple of great issues that stood out. Ivan, congrats on your windfall and helping family with tax issues !!! Kudos to you having the surgery to work on your health. Double kudos for the contributions to the Make-a-wish foundation taking half of your investment to live on. Finally, someone with some common sense on how to live with newly acquired wealth with the ability to give and yet... [ More ]

Comment #3

time*treat — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:24:16 GMT

May want to check and see if each province doesn't have its own rules.

Comment #2

maximumfun — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:11:41 GMT

wow. that is one sad tale of woe.

Comment #1

Cletu$2 — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:04:39 GMT

I was under the impression that Canadians could claim their lottery winnings anonymously.I guess I was wrong.But Ivan is living proof that winners should be allowed to claim their winnings anonymously.

$9.5M lottery win difficult for Canadian chef

Lottery Post — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:13:49 GMT

Ivan looks like a big friendly guy who wouldn't attract much attention. Except that he won $9.5 million with a Lotto Max ticket in March 2010.

When interviewed, he wore his trademark fleece vest over a plain black T-shirt, with sweatpants.

I'm not changing for nobody, he says.

He's never flown first class. I could, but why? he asks.

As a new multimillionaire, Ivan gave two weeks' notice and proceeded to work them before quitting his job as a delivery driver.

He was now mega-rich... [ More ]