$273M Mega Millions jackpot winner from NJ says he initially forgot the lottery ticket at the store

Comment #118

Elizabeth03 — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 18:15:36 GMT

I need luck with the lottery

Comment #117

noise-gate — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 17:49:29 GMT

Coin Toss- You there maestro? How about 2nd prize winners in the MM jackpot last night. ( 3-22-19) Notice anything unusual? Only that the winners are from States - Close to large bodies of water.

* I may not be right, but I'm never wrong.

Comment #116

music* — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 22:41:27 GMT

Should Mike put his ex into his will or revocable living trust? He might not live to much longer.

I agree that most LP Members support the Ex- Wife.

Money changes people.

As Michael W. Boone said, Paraphrased, Money reveals who the real person is.

Comment #115

KY Floyd — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 23:02:19 GMT

Nowhere in the story does it mention a court ordered notice of reporting change of income or any legal speculation.

The story also doesn't say that it's illegal to murder somebody, but I'm almost certain that it is.

He should notify the court that his income has gone up, and she can go to court to ask that the alimony she's paying be reduced. Either way, she should be done supporting the guy.

Comment #114

Stack47 — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:25:12 GMT

In this story, it should be obvious the ex knows he won a jackpot so............

If a spouse receiving alimony has a substantial increase in income, the payor can request a downward modification of support based on the change of circumstance.

Problem solved!

Nowhere in the story does it mention a court ordered notice of reporting change of income or any legal speculation.

Comment #113

Artist77 — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 11:29:31 GMT

The change in income has to be reported directly to the court. The ex-wife cannot certify to her ex-husband's income but she may be allowed to petition the court and attach the news artcles. The ex-wife would not automatically have access to her ex-husband's 1040. This is how it works in the real world.

Comment #112

Stack47 — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 03:34:36 GMT

Captain obvious said he has to report a change in income (possibly to her?), but according to the story, his ex-wife already knows he won the jackpot. I'm pretty sure anybody winning a jackpot has a change in income and usually found on their 1040.

Comment #111

Artist77 — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 12:05:03 GMT

Cassie, legally he has to report a change in income. His ex-wife can also petition to have it end. The fact that he may not have done so, says a lot about him. Her only mistake was staying married to the bum for 15 years.

I like how most of the lp members are supportive of the ex-wife. Shows that life is not fair but she is the better person.

Comment #110

Cassie8620 — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 04:08:42 GMT

LOL @ ARTIST.

good evening, again.

i am just smh at she has to pay him alimony etc., interesting to me, then later he win big ole' lottery so odd how life is for some at times.

But, yea... lol

Good ole' Mike feasibly shall blow it, and then be in the news 3 yrs or less citing, I should've known better. Let's hope MIKE is astute and doesn't lose it all in a fast toxic way,but invest.

I do love how wife clearly has a great job or business, and was able to live n... [ More ]

Comment #109

Cassie8620 — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 04:05:00 GMT

I know lol Good ole' Mike... Goin' to be livin' so large/much better now less financial stress(everyone's dream of that) well most i would think ya know, noise. and less drama etc., but yea i hear ya. and i pray he give her some ALIMONY BACK LOL or heck, as my parents are saying, ALL of it, but yea 1 to five million is chump change for him, now jmo(just my opinion) good night noise... twt.(time will tell)if he do, IF he say something on that this year or she might lol still very happy for Mike..... [ More ]

Comment #108

noise-gate — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 19:41:54 GMT

Hey Cassie, l wonder what would happen if Mike s ex wife, read all the negative things being said about her here, given that she fulfilled her role in abiding by the terms of the divorce agreement. Would she be scorned for asking: Ever been divorced? Ever had to pay your ex, spousal support? If the answer was no, could she be in her right to then ask on a scale of 1-10, how ugly are you

Comment #107

noise-gate — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 18:59:36 GMT

,she comes across as nice although he doesn t owe her a cent according to the law, it would not hurt for him to give her between $1-5 mil.The marriage may be in ashes, but Mike can rise like a Phoenix put a band aid on it. I guarantee you, his stock with the general public- will soar

Comment #106

Artist77 — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 13:59:18 GMT

Well this is what happens when you go slumming and marry him. Lol. He will blow the money soon enough since he likes the publicity and attention. It is probably his only accomplishment in his life. His wife could have done so much better.

Comment #105

Cassie8620 — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 03:24:37 GMT

i am on huff post reading it, thank you! (For inside edition clip) she look nice. and i wish her continued livin' well, as she was paying HIS alimony, so interesting.

i hope he is very careful with his new found fortune, thanks to the NJ lottery. G-night.

Comment #104

Cassie8620 — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 03:22:38 GMT

I'm reading as i read new comments in this thread tonight, Mike' wife, is a nice woman saying how:

1.)I don't want any of his cash or something to this affect, and SHE WORK hard for hers and all that she gets. etc. was even paying him for years...(alimony)

2.)I wish him so much luck with all his winnings and she simply ask 1 thing:

Do ihave to still pay HIS ALIMONY? lol

(but it does not seem as if she want him back/and or she desire any piece of his long gre... [ More ]

Comment #103

noise-gate — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:31:05 GMT

You mean Swamp People? l noticed that they all have full sets of teeth. Must be the water, it's a trade-off.

Comment #102

TheMeatman2005 — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:24:42 GMT

Do the right thing Mike

Comment #101

gy65 — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 20:32:22 GMT

Comment #100

LottoLucy — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 04:14:55 GMT

Apparently you re not even smart enough to use the quote button.

You obviously can t follow these long threads but I already said a few pages ago that there were two issues. The first being (which the director of the New Jersey lottery also said) that the clerk could have absolutely walked in with the signed ticket and turned it in and been paid because a lottery ticket is a bearer instrument. Whoever signed the ticket is the presumed owner. I also said if the clerk would have walked in with

Comment #99

KY Floyd — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 04:04:58 GMT

Lottery tickets ARE bearer instruments

Of course they are. The issue is that you (and plenty of other people) have no idea what that actually means. You're apparently not even smart enough to understand your own link, which makes it extremely clear that simply finding the ticket doesn't make you the owner.

Comment #98

Coin Toss — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 01:53:15 GMT

@noise-gate,

No intended hijack, but earlier today the Travel Channel had a few episodes of Monsters and Mysteries in America.

The most well known one was the Moth Man in West Virginia, but..........ecery episode had strange occurrences and creatures near large bodies of water

Comment #97

Stack47 — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 23:08:03 GMT

For those that didn't read the story:

Weirsky said he's already spoken to his attorney and his financial advisor.

At the end of the day it's none of our business how he spends or ever if he blows all of his winnings.

Comment #96

dallascowboyfan — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 15:14:38 GMT

Congratulations!!! Hope he seeks financial advisors... and to the person that turned the ticket in

Comment #95

maximumfun — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 12:12:18 GMT

wow. He sure has taken some chances by putting himself so out there so quickly. Hopefully that set of decisions won't come back and haunt him later and he will truly be able to achieve his goal of not touching the principle. But with so many purchases and travel plans already in the works, it does sound doubtful.

Comment #94

Stack47 — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 22:44:44 GMT

And there are some pastors that will help you win the lottery like one of my personal favorites, Peter Popoff's Miracle Spring Water . Not sure about Benny Hinn because I read where he gave up healing for Lent.

It looks like Mike Weirsky is having lots of fun with his 15 minutes of fame regardless of what our resident know what's best for him people.

LMAO @ past winners scenarios . It looks like that old jackpot envy is rearing its ugly head again.

Comment #93

TheGameGrl — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 15:00:55 GMT

Thanks! I read the previous link that provided the information .

I'm seriously in shock that nj has her paying him spousal support. I got some dishes of humble pie to eat .

He is under no obligation...moral or otherwise to contribute to her current life style.

Unlike others I don't predict how this guy will be a loser in five years. Few can predict the future ...otherwise they'd have the winning numbers ...which they don't.

I can wish him well and enjoy

Comment #92

TheMeatman2005 — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 14:32:33 GMT

A man is broke and has no money. He prays to God: Dear Lord, please let me win the lottery,

The lottery comes and goes, and the man doesn't win.

So next week comes along and he prays to God again Dear Lord, please, I need to win the lottery.

Again, the lottery goes by and he doesn't win.

Finally, the man, completely filled with despair, says to God Dear God, please, I need to win the lottery.

Suddenly, a huge booming light flashes in the sky and the man hears a loud voice from t... [ More ]

Comment #91

Artist77 — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 12:56:05 GMT

I agree. Don't let others try to twist what you say. I think the majority consensus is that the guy may not do well with the money. It has nothing to do with wishing bad luck on him but based on scenarios of past winners who did not do well with their choices.

Comment #90

Stack47 — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 04:43:39 GMT

If I recall correctly some church pastors went on record saying they would not accept lottery winnings. But I really doubt they would turn down a few million bucks.

Comment #89

Stack47 — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 04:37:55 GMT

After the he (she) disclaimer I certainly wouldn't read anything about gender into that,

You're missing the obvious, the he and him probably came from whomever wrote the story, but letting someone go in from of them came from the lottery spokesmen. The person winning the jackpot waited an extraordinary amount of time to validated their ticket, hired a lottery expert attorney, and claimed anonymously, so why is a lottery spokesmen giving out any info

Comment #88

noise-gate — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 03:57:19 GMT

Before responding to your post, l went to Family.findlaw.com to get answers. It said that Spousal support is determined by : Age, physical condition, emotional state, and financial condition of the former spouses. Going off that, and by Mike's own admission of being a bum, l could see why he got that aid.

To answer your first question. l have been married only once, still am,and very much in love with the One, but thanks anyways. I will pass your greetings thoughts on.l believe in innocent, u... [ More ]

Comment #87

Cassie8620 — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 03:55:27 GMT

i was saying to my friend when i wrote this to u, He gots to be jokin' because i am sure todd would've announced it here, or i think lol

but yea ok. i m hoping music you're going to win whatever lottery games this weekend you're playing, or scratch-offs! Going to watch mine soon for tonight.

G-night.

luv this mans story. read it a couple x, and i hear alpha, in what is known i think as south jersey near philly,pa, and near wilmington,delaware, that it's a really quiet suburban res... [ More ]

Comment #86

oate — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 03:29:43 GMT

From your posts I gather you have an ex-wife you are on really bad terms with. They say living well is the best revenge. Good night

Comment #85

noise-gate — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 03:20:59 GMT

Shouldn't the agreement flip the other way? Why? I am no attorney but those were the rules on ending a marriage. Her ball chain has now been cut, and they both free.

In theory he bought that ticket with her money what? So if he bought a car with the spousal payment, you saying she has a right to drive it as well? If he used some of the SS money to see a stripper or go to Vegas, she should be present as well? Does what you saying makes sense Venom

Comment #84

VenomV12 — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 02:54:30 GMT

If they had a spousal agreement based on her income shouldn't the agreement now flip the other way since he's the one with the larger income? In theory he bought that ticket with her money, I wonder if she might have a case for some of the money due to that? Regardless, like I said before, he got a lot of money he didn't deserve, he's a bum by his own admission, seeing as he recognizes that, hopefully he needs to recognize that he needs to give the people that helped him achieve this win the mon... [ More ]

Comment #83

noise-gate — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 02:46:34 GMT

l think Mike's ex spousal support payments have reached journeys end. He can support himself moving forward.You probably hoping Mike marries a stripper, yet what l can't understand is why wish this on him, what has he ever done to you? It's not like you know him, or dated him. Is this envy jealousy seeping through

Comment #82

noise-gate — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 02:39:22 GMT

..it can also be said that many people who do play the lottery, pray to God so they can win the jackpot.Yet in the event they do win, they Thank God for making them multi millionaires, saying it was God's will. Did God answer their prayers? Does God give without prayer? Mike's ex could be praying for money to come her way.See, l was right afterall.

Comment #81

LottoLucy — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 02:31:54 GMT

Lottery tickets ARE bearer instruments which is why you are always encouraged to sign the back of the ticket. Here is a good article from FindLaw on that:

https://blogs.findlaw.com/law_and_life/2013/12/for-lotto-winner-finders-keepers-means-1m.html

You know, misinformation is way worse than no information.

Comment #80

LottoLucy — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 02:23:25 GMT

This article from NPR says the store got $30,000.

https://www.npr.org/2019/03/08/701508051/good-samaritan-returns-lost-lottery-ticket-the-man-who-bought-it-wins-jackpot

Comment #79

LottoLucy — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 02:21:31 GMT

A little more authoritative than just a random person on the internet:

James Carey, the executive director of the New Jersey Lottery, says if that person had kept the ticket for themselves, they would have been able to claim the winnings. If you think about it, it's very difficult to say who owns a lottery ticket, short of someone coming in here and saying, 'I purchased this ticket, it's mine,' he said.

https://www.npr.org/2019/03/08/701508051/good-samaritan-returns-lost-lottery... [ More ]

Comment #78

Artist77 — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 01:54:28 GMT

Lol The husband has to report changes in his income so if he is not the king of the bums, he should move to terminate the support. She might have an argument to ask for repayment of the 15 years of support so that may be what she wants. It is just simple reimbursement.

Comment #77

oate — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 01:28:20 GMT

The parties in a divorce can always petition the court for a modification of the support agreement. She has adequate grounds to ask to terminate the payments. I hope she finds a nice drama-free partner with his head screwed on straight. Mike will probably marry a stripper with heart of gold digger.

Comment #76

Artist77 — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 01:16:13 GMT

The correct quote from Matthew and Luke is ask and it will be given. And it refers to praying, not asking someone for money.

Comment #75

noise-gate — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 00:43:19 GMT

- The courts mandated her to pay her ex spousal support. No harm no foul. I bet she is the one that demanded a divorce, well yeah, she got it. She may have complained inwardly about paying support to this bum, as he calls himself, but guess what, rules apply.

That nypost piece initially said that she would not take him back or any part of his money now that he is a multi millionaire, yet she adds He ought to do the right thing. When asked what that would be- short answer, l paid him all those... [ More ]

Comment #74

sully16 — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 00:24:05 GMT

Dude , where's my ticket ?

Congrats again to the lucky guy.

Comment #73

Bleudog101 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 23:49:46 GMT

Todd, does NJ give retailers a bonus for selling a winning Jackpot ticket???

I emailed them this earlier and so far no reply.

Thanks.

Comment #72

Artist77 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 23:05:29 GMT

I agree 110 %.

Comment #71

Artist77 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 23:04:43 GMT

I thought so and some people were so quick to assume it was the other way around. It is 2019. He may turn into another Dave Edwards.

Comment #70

Artist77 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 23:01:44 GMT

The guy is a doofus. Why should she lie and say they are still friends when she does not want anything to do with him? It would look like she was angling for some of the money. I have a feeling she has done well financially. I would not take a dime either if I had been in her situation . Self respect is more important than millions of dollars. He placed himself in the badlight first and she just validated it. Anyone who bad mouths themselves in front of the media like he did, has some issues. We... [ More ]

Comment #69

Stack47 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 22:44:43 GMT

For those wondering why lots of lottery players and many LP members believe jackpot winners be allowed to claim anonymously, many of the comments about this Jackpot winner should explain why. It almost like some here believe jackpot winners are obliged to explain everything to them.

The thing is, all the jackpot envy people, jackpot ticket validating experts, and what the winners should or shouldn't do with their money people would have nothing to post if all jackpot winners were anonymous.... [ More ]

Comment #68

oate — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 20:38:06 GMT

According the NY Post article his ex wife has been paying him spousal support since the divorce. Sad

Comment #67

brees2012 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 20:34:02 GMT

Wow! She had to pay him , spousal support , and he's still taking the $$$$.

If he man enough , he should stop that ...ASAP.

She has Morals , she doesn't want his money , only wish him the best .

OH yes , she said , she didn't call him . Wow !!! Interesting article .

Comment #66

brees2012 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 20:09:36 GMT

Wow! Not Brad , he seems like a very smart person .

It's a shame it happened to him .

This is another reason why ALL should be Anonymous.

Already know some states are Anonymous , but the rest

of states should......A.S.A.P.

Comment #65

brees2012 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 19:58:58 GMT

The ex wife supported him for 15 years , he should give her One million dollar for every year .

That's fair enough . I hope he's not that selfish . Save him some grief and pay the ex wife off ,

or else , she could take him to court .

Speak to a financial adviser about the taxes , etccccccc

And as far as the Clerk at the store , make sure he's taken care of $$$$$ .

Comment #64

TheMeatman2005 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 19:53:10 GMT

If he had been unemployed for the past 15 years, where did he get the money to buy lottery tickets?

That was a five game ticket which costs $10. I'm sure he didn't just buy tickets for that drawing. He was probably buying every drawing.

Comment #63

Soledad — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 19:24:04 GMT

There s no way she s entitled to anything. If the divorce was final before he purchased the ticket-that s the rule. Then there s no way to claim anything on her part. This has happened before, when winners have purchased tickets while still married and then get a divorce, well the ex is entitled to half and they ve gotten it too. He s lucky in more ways than one, lol.

Comment #62

rcbbuckeye — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:24:05 GMT

Wow.

Just......wow.

Comment #61

gy65 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:23:26 GMT

Comment #60

gy65 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 15:12:23 GMT

Good Morning America had a good piece about him today.

Comment #59

VenomV12 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:27:27 GMT

I don't know, the fact that even after your ex-husband just won that kind of money you still can't say anything nice shows how awful a person he probably was. Also if someone had to travel around the country for 15 years working to support you, you should still give them a nice chunk of money out of common decency. There are several people in this story he needs to write hefty checks to. You are honestly repulsed by a woman being upset that she had to travel all over and work for 15 years to sup... [ More ]

Comment #58

Bleudog101 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:22:25 GMT

sorry, meant to say I'll take care of you....

Comment #57

Bleudog101 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:19:41 GMT

Good Morning America had a good piece about him today. It also showed the clerk who 'rescued' the lottery tickets. Did he not tell that young kid I'll take of you later, just won't say it on the air? IDK lack of sleep this morning interfering with me

Comment #56

jjtheprince14 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 13:26:31 GMT

I m happy for this guy because I read somewhere that he s been unemployed for 15 years now. The job market has failed this man, so I m glad he won MM.

Comment #55

paymentplan-man — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 12:11:36 GMT

Actually after reading what she said about him she deserves nothing at all. She legit shouldn't have made any comment at all but making him sound all bad was just uncalled for and sort of repulses me at the same time. She could have just said that the divorce ended when they realised things weren't working and she will always care for him as a friend and is happy for him. If my ex said something like that then baby girl I'll hook you up with something. Oh and she most defiantly would take him ba... [ More ]

Comment #54

paymentplan-man — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 11:59:02 GMT

She's not getting half the win and more than likely if he was following her around the country for the past 15 years then that sounds like he probably wasnt even make much more than her if that even. Now if they were married that long they might still be friends so I feel that he will still give her some money you know. Maybe help her retirement out.

Comment #53

Soledad — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 09:01:23 GMT

Lol. When the love is gone, there s just no way to get it back.

Comment #52

Soledad — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 09:00:30 GMT

Lol. All he needs to do is buy a big house. He won t need any strippers.

Comment #51

KY Floyd — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 06:22:01 GMT

what's the harm in confirming it?

They need to know he's actually the winner before confirming it. The story says somebody asked if he won on Wednesday morning and that a Limo was soon to pick him up. When the lottery declined to confirm him as the winner on Wednesday morning it may have been before they had even seen the ticket, and certainly not more than an hour or two after seeing it.

This smells a bit like Jack Whittaker initially.

I was thinking David Lee Edwards, with a touch... [ More ]

Comment #50

VenomV12 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 05:39:11 GMT

He is so lucky. That being said, I don't have high hopes for him having any money five years from now. The casinos, strip clubs etc etc will drain it all from him shortly.

Comment #49

Stack47 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 05:25:47 GMT

It's just like I said on page 1, the weird part is some winners put all their info out there while others would prefer total anonymity. Been awhile since the last Elwood Bunky Bartlett sighting.

Comment #48

noise-gate — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 04:35:26 GMT

Wow, so given what you just posted BD on the nypost article, l was right. The ex may have told Mike that he was a loser, and wanted him out of her life.l mean how many ways can you be right? First it's the water, now this. All l need is to get the winning PB numbers, and l will be looking down on creation.

Comment #47

gy65 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 04:18:46 GMT

nypost just ran an article quoting his ex wife.

Article link.

Comment #46

Bleudog101 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 01:26:44 GMT

nypost just ran an article quoting his ex wife. Said he was unemployed while she was working in various states and does not want him back despite those millions. Look up their website and read it. No love lost there.

Comment #45

paymentplan-man — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 01:16:21 GMT

Initials.....stalker much???? The lottery gives enough information. Especially if a player is fortunate enough to be playing in a state that allows for anonymity. I mean with initials and county you might as well just give out a persons name and SSN next.

Comment #44

Artist77 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:53:19 GMT

Prenups are not iron clad.

Comment #43

Artist77 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:49:58 GMT

Lol. Well all, I made my point. The SC winner is still anonymous. It Is funny how someone who questions posts and facts by other members routinely with the ocd blue highlighting, gets so upset when the tables are turned. But some people have way more free time than most of us.

Comment #42

Bleudog101 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 23:50:13 GMT

He's going to be on the CBS Evening News in a few minutes.

Comment #41

noise-gate — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 22:43:16 GMT

l know what you meant LL, my Father is a Marine, he tells me there is no was when it comes to being a Marine. However going off what he said about being a bum l figured there is a possibility, that the ex wife hurled those insults his way. In any event, he is free of her, to choose a new path.l * think he would not have added that bit to the story, about following the wife,including having no kids.

By all accounts, he turned to his family, leaving her out of the picture. As for her being kind... [ More ]

Comment #40

Stack47 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 22:01:58 GMT

I said the South Carolina Lottery spokesman told enough information about the winner, that lots of people probably know their identity. Did you think I meant lots of people in the U.S. and/or world?

You stated the lottery released the identifiable info.

And I posted the identifiable info that came directly from the LP article and mentioned other articles about SC jackpot winner.

We had lp members claiming to know who won as well before it was even claimed.

I don't make it my bus... [ More ]

Comment #39

Soledad — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 21:42:00 GMT

Wow. It is interesting. My mind could wander a little about this. Different directions. Thanks.

Comment #38

music* — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 21:38:51 GMT

Bleudog101, A winner must know how long they have before it expires. Each State is different. Go to USAMEGA for the correct times.

The Lottery Industry is using you as advertising. Free to them but costly to you. You are their product and they want to sell your good luck.

This is gaming. Advertising works.

Comment #37

Bleudog101 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:29:47 GMT

Reminds me of the couple from Tennessee going on Ellen with their 1/3 winning lottery ticket from that $1.6 billion drawing a couple of years ago. Showing it off like that, how stupid IMO.

Comment #36

brees2012 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:24:09 GMT

Congrats to the winner .

Would NEVER rush to face the lottery officials , he should have brought him a mask to go along with it .

This way people wouldn't know what he looks like . Doesn't people use their Common Sense ,

and figure away not to face the cameras . What happen to Safety First

Comment #35

LottoLucy — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:12:43 GMT

In theory a lottery ticket is known as a bearer instrument and whoever signs the back would be considered the owner of the ticket. As long as you are upfront and say you found the ticket (keep in mind the lottery knows exactly when the ticket was sold and most likely has a video of the winner purchasing the ticket) and you didn t steal the ticket the lottery would eventually pay out to you.

I say eventually because I think if they know you didn t actually purchase the ticket there might be a

Comment #34

LottoLucy — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 19:44:50 GMT

I thought maybe he was what is known as a trailing spouse and that was the basis for the comment. If you work in an industry ( or the military) where you are transferred around a lot your spouse follows you and can end up with a spotty work history because they end up changing jobs a lot.

If the marriage has ended I agree she probably isn t entitled to anything but she may have been grateful throughout the marriage that he was willing to move and not reach his full career potential while she

Comment #33

music* — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 19:19:30 GMT

Remember to create a PreNup. A Prenuptial contract to protect your assets in the future.

Will Mike and Cindy forgive each other and live happily ever after

Comment #32

noise-gate — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:47:43 GMT

My thought exactly BG. I also think he throw that line in about following the ex for 15 years as a dig at her. I got to thinking on that. Picture this scenario.

The ex: Mike, when are you going to amount to something, you a loser, when are you going to get your life together, cause you driving me up the wall by being a bum, l am so tired of you, your presence alone makes me ill.. l am filing for divorce!

Mike : Babe, give me a chance, l know things will turn around for me, for us- please d... [ More ]

Comment #31

music* — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:38:53 GMT

Yes, Cassie8620, it is a joke. I just made it up from thin air. Sorry about the disappointment.

Comment #30

Soledad — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:26:16 GMT

I m very curious, first of all I wouldn t even have said the story about the Good Samaritan for that reason alone. But second, what if the Good Samaritan just put the tickets they found in their pocket and walked on. What would happen to that person? Would they actually be able to claim the jackpot? With all the questions and security checks. If they found it and did not buy it themselves. I m very curious about this in terms of how they pay out. Thanks for any that are knowledgeable on this.

Comment #29

Cassie8620 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:55:34 GMT

oh OPRAH miss billionaire$$$ did that, for sure, and i m one who wished i was in the LUCKY AUDIENCE that day.lol

Congrats again.

Comment #28

Cassie8620 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:54:18 GMT

I was talkin' bout that with my older brother who was saying, Cass, some do not care about cash like this lol

or are uh-ummm pretending not to care, lol but lol @ Bleu dog 101.

if she does not care about having a lot of cash then it will not bother nor phase the ex-partner of his, the ex spouse.

Either way having the LAST laugh albeit a woman or man, after being mis-treated is the BEST feeling... lol

Comment #27

Cassie8620 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:52:07 GMT

I agree, and good morning/afternoon music. It's Todd the owner here, or is this a joke, if not? Totally awesome!lol

Comment #26

Bleudog101 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:55:09 GMT

Another feel good story.

Somehow he strikes me as a good old goofball, very laid back type of guy. Wifey probably divorced him...now who has the last laugh Sweetheart! LOL, who cares

Comment #25

Bleudog101 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:03:13 GMT

Give his ex-wife a 7 letter word to go along the 7 letter word of divorce=NOTHING

Comment #24

Raven62 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 12:50:50 GMT

Congrats to the Winner! You were in the Right Place at the Right Time

Comment #23

music* — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 12:31:24 GMT

The winner appears to be a kind human being. The winner should consult with an accountant before gifting her anything. There is the $15,000.00 gift tax annual exclusion amount. Then the lifetime estate exemption for gifts greater than that. All gift tax-free.

This winner appears to have found a good part of N.J. to live in. Very few beggars if any. That is a gem in itself. But do not forget about the mail and phone calls.

Comment #22

Artist77 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 12:01:50 GMT

Why would his ex wife be entitled to any of it? If she moved around for her career for 15 years, sounds like she had been the one supporting both of them.

Comment #21

Artist77 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 11:54:00 GMT

You stated the lottery released the identifiable info. False and the rest is mere speculation... seems to know. When someone wins a jp that large, everyone will start claiming they know who it is. We had lp members claiming to know who won as well before it was even claimed. Indentifiable info means personal identifiable info, not narrowing it down to 50% of the population.

But again, all the speculation benefits the real winner.

Comment #20

sully16 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 09:29:38 GMT

Congrats to the lucky guy.

Comment #19

TheGameGrl — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 07:16:22 GMT

I like this guy's philosophy...'he remembers those who treated him kindly prior . People really are clueless in how their actions can be remembered long after their attitude leaves a room.

Sadly though his ex wife gets to mosey into court and claim half the win. NJ is still of the opinion that an adult female can't get a job and support herself. They do love giving spousal support...

Good though for him that he has some common sense...he sounds like he'll do okay after he gets his major... [ More ]