Best way to get your winnings home?

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February 26th, 2010 at 11:48:06 AM permalink

boymimbo

Member since: Nov 12, 2009
Threads: 11
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Quote: canuck
International travellers are required to declare that they are carrying $10,000US or more both when they enter and when they leave the USA. If not, the funds can be seized by the border services people and will not be returned no matter what the source of funds was. The attempt of not declaring it is the reason for the forfeiture not the question of whether the source of funds was legal or illegal. In 2009 the Seattle regional office was responsible for seizing more than 4 million dollars.

Last time I was in YYZ (Toronto) going through US Customs, I was sent to secondary for a commercial issue and another inspection was going on and they found wads of cash on the person (I think I overheard $40,000). Unfortunately I don't know what happened to the guy as I was out of there before they were done with him.

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February 26th, 2010 at 12:08:15 PM permalink
Nareed Member since: Nov 11, 2009 Threads: 186 Posts: 6047	I do have a contingency plan in the very unlikely event that I hit a big payout in Vegas: 1) Get a check for the winnings 2) call my accountant 3) Open an account at a local bank and deposit the check (unless the accountant says diferently) 4) Then it depends. The money can be transferred elsewhere, kept there, divided, drawn, etc. A soul is a terrible thing to waste on religion

August 4th, 2010 at 8:36:30 AM permalink

JustJose

Member since: Jul 2, 2010
Threads: 3
Posts: 26

Quote: FleaStiff

It may be the same with your departure. If you go to the cashier when you are about to leave, its less likely they will be able to do anything for you then. Go to the cashier give them five of the six thousand and ask for a check, that would be easier. Ofcourse six thousand is not all that bulky but if seized at an airport good luck with all the paperwork!

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On a recent trip to California I won about 10,000. I did not have time to go deposit it at the Bank of America branch in the city I was in before my flight. I put some in my wallet and some folded up in my front pants pocket. They scanned my wallet and I went through the X-ray machine. No problems whatsoever! They didn't even bat an eye at me. This was at a fairly busy airport as well SFO!
Come short with my cash and you'll be dancing like it's "Hammer Time"!

August 4th, 2010 at 8:43:01 AM permalink
NicksGamingStuff Member since: Feb 2, 2010 Threads: 37 Posts: 529	Now if you really hit a mega jackpot take the $ and run to the Cayman islands! Living in Las Vegas is not quite as exciting as I had hoped, but I like being able to support myself.

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