Wells Fargo lottery winners poker-faced as they return to work

Comment #24

jjtheprince14 — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 00:59:38 GMT

Potblockers

Comment #23

noise-gate — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 03:19:41 GMT

To quote Floyd's last post- aimed at you.

You're simply proving that you don't understand what you read or have a problem with thinking in general.

Comment #22

Stack47 — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 01:11:05 GMT

Why are you so fascinated about knowing the names of the people in the pool

Comment #21

noise-gate — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:19:57 GMT

Sometimes just saying l was in the wrong, not misunderstood accomplishes much.

Comment #20

Stack47 — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 04:44:09 GMT

You said l find it fascinating that the California lottery would withhold the names of these winners. I had no idea why you were focused on fascinating because my only point was there are several logical reasons why their names were withheld.

Thanks for what

I said: If Reyes signed the ticket and validated it, his name will be on the check and no legal reason for the California Lottery to publish the names of the other people in the pool in reply to your section 5.6.1 irrelevant stuff.

Comment #19

noise-gate — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 02:26:28 GMT

Thanks for what? As Floyd pointed out, you confusing the 11 winner's situation from the South Bay with section 5.6.1.

l know you don't want to hear this...but, you owe both Floyd and myself an apology. A slight genuflection will do.

Comment #18

Stack47 — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 22:17:04 GMT

What part of group is confusing you?

I said From what I've read so far, 11 people have equal shares in the jackpot, Are you having a hard time understanding that means I'm not claiming to have read everything on the subject or saying it as a fact?

I also said: apparently Reyes bought the ticket and was the spokesman for the group. and again that was base on from what I've read so far. Is there a reason you're showing my quotes out of context?

The part you quoted is about groups with m... [ More ]

Comment #17

James78 — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 16:11:15 GMT

I looked a few other CA Lottery press releases where office pools won prizes of at least $1 million, and usually only one winner's name was disclosed. Sometimes there was a quote from another named winner from the group, but none listed the names of everyone in the group. Maybe the CA Lottery director is satisfied with naming one winner from the group (i.e., the designated group representative's name or the name of the person who signed the winning ticket)?

Here is additional info from t... [ More ]

Comment #16

KY Floyd — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 06:05:54 GMT

l fear it is because of the upheaval created by that winner from the north East, who went to court to shield her identity.

In the case of the PA winner that only had the name of their trust and its trustee announced the lottery did consider the NH case. With the CA winners that seems a bit unlikely since they did release the name of an actual person. OTOH, since it seems that the group rushed to claim the prize without forming a trust or other legal entity they probably had to release the na... [ More ]

Comment #15

Stack47 — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 03:37:14 GMT

Thanks for proving my point. If Reyes signed the ticket and validated it, his name will be on the check and no legal reason for the California Lottery to publish the names of the other people in the pool.

Comment #14

noise-gate — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 03:06:23 GMT

Section 5.6.1-States that the designated group rep is the one who gets the entire check, then it is up to that individual to cut checks for the other winner s in the group. That s a little risky wouldn t you say? What if this person skips town? I guess you better know your group rep really really well, or you could be searching huts in Tibet or Africa for this person who left the group high dry. I love the section where the lottery States : They are not responsible for what happens once they han... [ More ]

Comment #13

James78 — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 01:57:23 GMT

I got the following from the latest CA Lottery regulations:

Designated Group Representative means a group Winner who shares ownership of a winning Ticket with other Winners and who has been identified on a Multiple Ownership Claim Form as the authorized representative of an entire group of Winners.

5.6 MULTIPLE-WINNER CLAIMS

5.6.1. More than 100 Winners

If there is a group of more than 100 Winners of any one Prize, regardless of the value of the Prize, the Lottery will require the g... [ More ]

Comment #12

Artist77 — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 22:28:51 GMT

Thanks Bleuchien. Glad someone got what I meant.

Comment #11

noise-gate — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:46:07 GMT

Stack, would it have made a difference if l used the word interesting instead of fascinating, given that the words are interchangeable? Perhaps you should look up the CA lottery handbook on rules regs to see how l came to my statement of ...

It says : Even if you form a trust, we will publish your name, where the ticket was purchased the amount. I cannot recall them ever not following through on their word. That sir, is the Sole reason for my post. Are we on the same page now sir, or are you

Comment #10

Bleudog101 — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:38:19 GMT

Good point, Artist77.

According the lottery winner's handbook that I printed some 15 years ago, so may have changed, California will cut up to 100 separate checks for lottery pools. States like Massachusetts only cut one which I find unacceptable as it places all the tax burden on the purchaser rather than that of the individuals. My bottom line is this is the 21st Century, take care of the consumer.

Comment #9

EZMONEE — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 03:49:01 GMT

I'm not so sure if that's a good move. Bank full of millionaires sound good to a bank robber.

Comment #8

Stack47 — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 03:33:23 GMT

You said: l find it fascinating that the California lottery would withhold the names of these winners. so it certainly looks like (to me any ways) you're wondering why the California Lottery didn't publish the names of anyone that might share the winnings.

From what I've read so far, 11 people have equal shares in the jackpot, apparently Reyes bought the ticket and was the spokesman for the group. Regardless of how many people may eventually share in the jackpot, there was only ONE winning ti... [ More ]

Comment #7

Groppo — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 01:02:16 GMT

.

Boy, I sure hope if I ever win anything, that I can remain anonymous in my state.

I'm afraid I'm in the hot seat as far as being sued goes. Not for anything serious, I guess

but the n/hood has gotten filled with jealous people, like me only people. I may have to come up with some kind of plan, but thanks to some of the comments here, if the unthinkable happens, I may have a bit of clue as to what to do.

But please folks, continue on providing clues if you could.

I never hurt any... [ More ]

Comment #6

BuyLow — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 01:00:41 GMT

Nope. In addition to Reyes, the winners were identified as Marigold Villaruz, Rita Sinha, Murad Kureshi, Nga Lam, My Nguyen, Solonachchige Dissanayake, Isabel Dominguez, Alejandra Villanueva, Alice Socorro and Joji Ziegele. They all work for a Wells Fargo branch in San Jose.

Comment #5

Artist77 — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 23:44:32 GMT

One person claimed the money. Knowing who received a cut after the initial claim is not the role of the lottery office. I am sure there were separate private agreements between the sole claimant and the other winners.

These winners seem to be the most level headed winners I have seen to date.

Comment #4

noise-gate — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 23:16:26 GMT

My post has nothing to do with how many people won or not. My post is about the CA hanging back from publishing their names, not that l want that, but that for ONCE they backing off.l love privacy think everyone is entitled to it, whether they win a jackpot or not. There is not a single post out there from me ASKING to know who won, ever since l joined LP. I find CA lottery commission exhibiting strange behavior,considering that their own handbook stresses in strong terms even if you form a trus... [ More ]

Comment #3

Stack47 — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 20:41:02 GMT

For some reason you and others believe because a group of people agreed to share any prize winnings, there was more than ONE jackpot winning ticket. You're basically suggesting the California lottery should publish a list all the people that might share the jackpot. And it appears you missed the August 4 news article on LP identifying Roland Reyes as the person purchasing the ticket.

If there were 11 signatures on the back of the ticket, you have a point, but I believe Reyes signed for the gr... [ More ]

Comment #2

TheGameGrl — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:27:18 GMT

Keep the gorilla suit. Transparency with gaming is key in being above board. Once secrecy happens more fraud blossoms. True fact.

It was eluded that the winners worked in finance. Wells Fargo has years to go to clean up its act. I can see why these winners didn't want to name the financial entity. I'd be embarrassed if I worked for them . Hope they enjoy the fruits of this win.

Comment #1

noise-gate — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 16:42:13 GMT

l find it fascinating that the California lottery would withhold the names of these winners. The lottery out here is pretty adamant that winners have to be identified.. transparency they say.l fear it is because of the upheaval created by that winner from the north East, who went to court to shield her identity. California better come around to the idea, that there are winners out there who do not want the exposure.This balls to the walls attitude better stop, hopefully this starts a trend movin... [ More ]

Wells Fargo lottery winners poker-faced as they return to work

Lottery Post — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 16:00:16 GMT

Customers strolling into a South San Jose Wells Fargo this morning had no idea that millionaires would be cashing their checks.

The branch, near Snell Avenue and Branham Lane, was all smiles as clients expressed surprise and joy for the tight-lipped winners of the $543 Mega Millions jackpot working inside.

The Wells Fargo workers are the 11 winners of a half-billion-dollar Mega Millions jackpot won in July. The California Lottery did not publish their identities, but the press quickly figu... [ More ]