Would you remain Anonymous or have a Press Conference after winning the Jackpot?

Reply #34

whiteballz — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:16:13 GMT

no false beards...so you mean I have to grow a real beard

Reply #33

billionaire2bee — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:01:38 GMT

It's not all that complicated....just claim the ticket....have their little press conference....but dont be changing your name and wearin false beards etc...LOL...When you go to your press conference just tell the media in front of God and everybody this... I am not going to give away any money to anybody for any reason, especially anyone that I have never met before at all ....Then go hole up in a hotel til the check hits your bank account and live your life...your new wealthy life...Good Luck... [ More ]

Reply #32

helpmewin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:21:55 GMT

depends on what state i win in at that time

Reply #31

whiteballz — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:07:32 GMT

the suspense is killing me.

Reply #30

janem — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:39:57 GMT

Not really. It's been a long day.

Reply #29

rdgrnr — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:36:54 GMT

No, why

Reply #28

eJJo — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:08:40 GMT

Easiest answer ever... neither.

Do you really know why?

Wanna guess?? lol

Reply #27

LottoPerro — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:25:23 GMT

If you can't totally remain anonymous, the next best thing would be to not have the press conference. People would know your name, but they wouldn't know your face.

Reply #26

joshuacloak — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:22:27 GMT

to people who doubt u can hide,

My state won't let lottery winners to be anonymous by redhot7

u can be Anonymous in none Anonymous states, ofc u can be

thro if u lack balls/intent to make it happen, so maybe for u u can't be anonymous thinking about it.

but i have no such morals not to abuse the laws of this great nation. note i said abuse, not break out right.

lets take my fav weapon, the name change

ofc any smart person would go , is a matter of public records

so u b... [ More ]

Reply #25

janem — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:55:06 GMT

Could you let me know too

Reply #24

janem — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:52:53 GMT

An LLC can be made private and I know this because when my boyfriend was setting up his business, I was there when his attorney was outlining his options. That was a couple of years ago so just to be sure I looked and found this:

One of the benefits of forming a business LLC is that in most states, the owners of the business are not a matter of public record.

This is not the case in all states. Some state do require that members of an LLC be disclosed and in some cases their addresses must... [ More ]

Reply #23

maximumfun — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:10:51 GMT

Little Rhodie doesnt allow anon winnings... so I will simply smile sweetly for the camera beside my dh who will be grinning to beat the band.

Reply #22

noise-gate — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:42:09 GMT

Red-When l win it all soon, l will let you know what steps l took to conceal my windfall from the media other vultures seeking to part me from my money.

You have my word.

Reply #21

redhot7 — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:42:10 GMT

Is there any website dedicated to lottery players who actually won the jackpot with special forums dedicated to issue like this or other issues winners may have to face

Reply #20

Toronto — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:41:52 GMT

OK. According to that info you pasted, only two types of entities outside of a natural persons can claim. How would you set up the LLC non-profit to be private? The State would know who the grantor is in the other case because it is required that the Revocable Trust is tied to a person and his/her social security.

If the lottery/state is sued by media to release the name (assuming, they don't give it out easily) under California Public Records, what's going to support the decision of a lotter... [ More ]

Reply #19

janem — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:38:08 GMT

The Lottery Commission would have to follow the regulations over what is in the Winner's Handbook. Maybe a clever lawyer can use that word may as a legal loophole? I would love to be able to be the one who gets to find out

Reply #18

redhot7 — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:09:23 GMT

According to CA winners handbook page 1, you can form a trust prior to claiming your prize, but understand that your name is still public and reportable.

Reply #17

janem — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:40:23 GMT

That isn't true. In California, a trust doesn't have to be recorded with the court or made a public document. The only people entitled to a copy of the trust document are the beneficiaries, trustees and grantor.

Also, if you set up an LLC correctly, you can keep it private as well.

Reply #16

noise-gate — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:21:37 GMT

Janem posted....

I bolded the word may because that is the magic word. So does that mean that if the Director decides that you can claim as a trust or LLC, then they do not have to release your name under the California Public Records Act but just the name of the LLC or trust? And under what unique conditions would the Director allow it?

Anyone know? ....

l don't- but l,m willing to guess that if you make a case on not wanting to come forward they will think about it. Especially i... [ More ]

Reply #15

Toronto — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:07:40 GMT

^

Doesn't matter about the CA Lottery not releasing the actual person's name. If they release the LLC or Trust name, anyone can find the grantor/creators in public records when that entity is created - if the news organization wants to include your name in the press release, they can.

Reply #14

janem — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:39:56 GMT

I would choose to remain anonymous. Winners have enough to deal with without all the added worry/pressure of relatives, friends. strangers asking for money. Also, just the added rick of people harming you because you now have money. We all have read the horror stories.

I know that the California lottery, in their media releases, have stated the winner wishes to remain anonymous. I have seen it many times but the problem is that if anyone asks, the Lottery will release the winner's name becau... [ More ]

Reply #13

PlayToWin47 — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:20:03 GMT

I'm playing in Kansas, which allows you to remain anonymous ... so nobody would know that I won.

As much as I would like to, I wouldn't even tell the few people that I would like to rub it in theit faces, because I know that in reality, it would be best if **NOBODY** knows about it.

Reply #12

Toronto — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:06:10 GMT

Not true. Media can obtain the beneficiary/shareholder of the Trust/Corporation and release your name since that info is public record. They can include your name with the press release that the prize has been claimed via XYZ Trust.

Reply #11

Toronto — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:00:50 GMT

You don't get this choice in California. Even if you claim via trusts, the media can still find out your name and report it in their press releases.

Reply #10

dallascowboyfan — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:52:14 GMT

You can only claim anonymous in Oklahoma via Trust so Trust it will be

Reply #9

whiteballz — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:42:43 GMT

Perhaps to let Lisa/Brad- the ex GF/BF know that he/she made a major mistake last month by dumping you because you were told you are a loser and will amount to nothing.

that would be like admiting to yourself that you're not over her/him. I'd take my millions and move on with my life. Plenty of fish in the sea.

Reply #8

helpmewin — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:38:55 GMT

can you dance like the Gypsy Lady

Reply #7

grwurston — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:33:15 GMT

C'mon, you remember that time we cut class... LOL

Reply #6

billionaire2bee — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:31:10 GMT

When we were what??? LOL

Reply #5

grwurston — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:28:21 GMT

Hey buddy... remember back in junior high when we... LOL

No press conference for me

Reply #4

billionaire2bee — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:23:22 GMT

Press Conference all the way...Im gonna go on and get it out of the way.....The sooner they can ask their questions the sooner I can just get on with my life..It you dont win a huge jackpot anyways unless you keep doing stupid stuff the hype will die down after a small piece in the news

Reply #3

Ronnie316 — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:15:25 GMT

I will hold the big check and wave to the people.

Reply #2

noise-gate — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:12:34 GMT

You got that right Red- l was asking this based on the fact that maybe, just maybe there are those who would like to be seen on TV having their mugs and stories making the evening news. Perhaps to let Lisa/Brad- the ex GF/BF know that he/she made a major mistake last month by dumping you because you were told you are a loser and will amount to nothing.

Reply #1

redhot7 — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:55:32 GMT

My state won't let lottery winners to be anonymous but I definitely don't want a press conference or an interview by the press. There would be no pictures of me holding an oversized check.

Would you remain Anonymous or have a Press Conference after winning the Jackpot?

noise-gate — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:50:40 GMT

Personally: Anonymous, all the way.