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Ohio Mega Millions lottery winner claims prize anonymouslyReply
From what I've heard about Blind Trusts, they're not all that great, but, to me, seemed best if it was your only option to remain anonymous. But I could have misunderstood.
Jun 4, 2009, 2:44 pm - dk1421 - Lottery News

Ohio Mega Millions lottery winner claims prize anonymouslyReply
And I was thinking it was time to ask Todd to include a new aspect to the site that addresses just this subject, just as I encouraged him to tell us when the super jackpot games reached each state: http://www.usamega.com/powerball-wheretoplay.htm . Incidentally, my opinion is that winners should be allowed to be anonymous.
Jun 3, 2009, 10:08 pm - NearNewBrit - Lottery News

NASCAR fan wins $75.6M lottery jackpotReply
Between this thread and the Tennessee may cap lottery winnings at $600 for poor thread, I have a greater appreciation for those whose favorite topic is Why you should remain anonymous . Best $23 bucks he ever spent. Better return than on anything else he could have legally invested in.
May 14, 2009, 11:25 am - time*treat - Lottery News

Elderly $144M Powerball lottery winner shows right way to claim jackpotReply
It is always smart for the winner but not smart the legitimacy of the lotto. If everyone could remain anonymous others players would continue to question the validity of the so-called winners. Even though I see all the news stories etc, I still question the validity of anyone winning the powerball. I know how hard it is. I will never believe it until I see it happen personally and see the cash. We don't know Jack about anything we only have to believe or not believe what the media feeds us. When
May 10, 2009, 10:01 pm - sirbrad - Lottery News

Dateline NBC, Sunday May 3, Lottery clerks Who Cheat PlayersReply
Hey Coin, is that going to be a new show or a recycling of the E! true Hollywood Story curse of the Lottery, where Robert Sehested almost got taken for $500k from a clerk when he was told it was only a $4 dollar winner? It was In Camarillo CA and they only found out by some video that was sent out to find the true winner. I hope its a new show. Everyone broadcast the same lottery shows since as early as 2002. There have been many winners since then, many Non- Anonymous winners to build a show ar
Apr 27, 2009, 12:22 pm - lottocalgal - Lottery Discussion Forum

How many hoops do you have to jump through...Reply
Yikes! I never thought about the media. I would hope they would allow someone to remain anonymous for the jackpot. Well, that's good. I'm sure it would be time consuming to fill out those forms, but well worth it in the end, and at least there'd be no judicial system involved. And good luck on that jackpot...
Apr 23, 2009, 2:33 pm - Classic47 - Lottery Discussion Forum

How are jackpots split if 10 people won at a workplace?Reply
The lottery generally doesn't do anything to make sure it's a fair split, unless somebody starts a legal proceeding before the prize is paid. Depending on the state they either write a single check or they write multiple checks based on what they're told by the person(s) presenting the winning ticket. It's up to the group to make sure the prize is distributed properly. Unless the state allows the winners to remain anonymous having the entire group make the claim to the lottery is foolish. One pe
Apr 20, 2009, 3:36 pm - KY Floyd - Lottery Discussion Forum

Next HUGE jackpot winner..Working class hero/enemy??Reply
This is another reason to remain anonymous if you win a jackpot prize. With the current economy and all the news regarding AIG controversial bonuses, Benard Madoff, layoffs, etc., why would ANYONE want to stand in front of the cameras after winning a jackpot?!?!? WHY?!?!? You would be the biggest target, especially in a recession for crying out loud! The problem with most lottery winners is that we live in a society where people crave fame seekers, celebrities, and reality TV. How many people ap
Mar 24, 2009, 7:46 pm - rundown99 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Lottery officials confirm Chubb workers as winners of $140M Mega Millions jackpotReply
I always thought it took about 2 weeks, which is why I wish we could remain anonymous in FL. Apparently these winners aren't too shaken up about getting their names/pictures in the news. By the way, I believe that the winners always get the interest, but not sure. Can anyone confirm this? In other words, if you claim a prize after 6 months, does the payment include the interest accrued from the annuity during that period?
Mar 18, 2009, 3:33 pm - justxploring - Lottery News

Bad guys out thereReply
At least one book about winning the lottery suggests Kidnap Ransom insurance. With all the news about the Mexican drug cartels I was thinking hitting a jackpot and remaining anonymous should be the standard.
Mar 12, 2009, 11:27 pm - Coin Toss - Lottery Discussion Forum