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If you won either the MM/PB: Would you tell your friends, especially close ones?Reply
I live in a relatively small town in a non-anonymous claiming state, so friends and foes alike will know if I won. I honestly would not care who knew. Just as with most everything else in my life, I've always preferred quality over quantity, so I don't have many friends but the ones I do have are good ones. I doubt I'd take anyone on an all-expense paid trip, but I'd love to be able to help a few who really need it.
Oct 6, 2015, 8:56 pm - mikeintexas - Lottery Discussion Forum

$301 MILLION: Huge Powerball jackpot on tap for this weekReply
I hope the winners will not be paraded in front of the world. They should be allowed to remain anonymous if they wish. With such a large win, it would be dangerous for their identity to be published. I HOPE COMMON SENSE PREVAILS!
Sep 28, 2015, 11:52 am - myturn - Lottery News

VIDEO: See what it's like to win a Colorado Lottery prizeReply
This is totally awesome! BUT... I would hate for it to happen at work so all my co-workers would know. I like being anonymous when I win.
Sep 3, 2015, 10:31 am - dk1421 - Lottery News

My husband's brother won the lottery but hasn't offered to help us out.Reply
Publicity puts pressure on winners to share a win with relatives. If the winner is not good at financial management, relatives can take advantage. I like the UK Lottery's policy of allowing winners to remain anonymous and offering winners financial advice. US state lotteries should adopt such sensible policies.
Aug 17, 2015, 10:33 pm - myturn - Lottery Discussion Forum

NC lottery winner spent $9M bailing out convict fiancéReply
N. Carolina isn't one of those with anonymous claiming, but Ms. Holmes chose to give a news conference and television and newspaper interviews when she didn't have to do so. Anonymity isn't the panacea a lot of people think it is, since a lottery winner is more likely to be killed by a family member or friend than a total stranger.
Aug 17, 2015, 7:31 pm - mikeintexas - Lottery News

Weaning myself off of the lotteryReply
I don't think punishment and self hatred will work for you. If you are a problem gambler you might want to look into therapy and if that is not an option (because of cost) maybe join a self help group. Gamblers Anonymous?
Aug 8, 2015, 3:08 pm - MaximumMillions - Lottery Discussion Forum

Michigan lottery winner gives store clerk his carReply
Congratulations anonymous winner. You're smart to keep your privacy. I like seeing the winning ticket. This one was bought 2 days before the draw. All qps.
Jul 30, 2015, 5:33 pm - maringoman - Lottery News

$1M lottery winner admits stealing from cancer-stricken brother's businessReply
My bet is on her being addicted to something like gambling, drugs, etc... These bad winners make the news while good ones remain anonymous. If it bleeds it leads. There are more honest and trustworthy winners then bad ones.
Jul 19, 2015, 10:36 am - music* - Lottery News

What do you do if you have a winning lottery ticket?Reply
The UK National Lottery is really good at helping winners! As one of the world s leading lottery operators, Camelot sets global standards when it comes to looking after winners. It offers an unparalleled level of professional support to help and advise new winners throughout this life-changing experience, as well as a unique aftercare service. As well as being a time of extreme excitement and happiness, suddenly winning a substantial sum of money can be an overwhelming and emotional e
Jul 11, 2015, 5:54 pm - myturn - Lottery Discussion Forum

Lottery winner's first purchase: a new shower doorReply
If that picture is truly his shower I'm going to take the absurdly dangerous risk of assuming that a guy who is remaining anonymous didn't invite the lottery over to take a picture of a shower door he's going to buy. OTOH, I suppose that's no less bizarre than including a generic picture of a shower door in the story.
Jul 7, 2015, 3:06 pm - KY Floyd - Lottery News