1.5 Billion Mega Millions Winner
March 4th, 2019 at 5:06:28 PM
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A person from South Carolina has come forward to claim the record prize. The winner elected to take a one time payment of 878,000,000. They wish to remain anonymous
50-50-90 Rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there is a 90% probability you'll get it wrong
March 4th, 2019 at 5:14:30 PM
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Quote: vegasA person from South Carolina has come forward to claim the record prize. The winner elected to take a one time payment of 878,000,000. They wish to remain anonymous
I would bet they fail. Too many people will have access to the information. Lawyers (and their staffs). Bankers (and their staffs). Brokers (and their staffs). Relatives. Friends. Lottery officials. IRS employees. Etc.
March 4th, 2019 at 5:37:29 PM
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At least the government won't be getting it all. I wonder what took so long.
March 4th, 2019 at 5:59:07 PM
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Hopefully the delay was intentional so that winner could get all his ducks in a row. You need to get an attorney to draft a blind trust, move, change your name, etc. Not doing that is a recipe for disaster because every scammer and relative you never knew you had will come to you with their hands out.
The best things in life are not free.
March 4th, 2019 at 6:04:07 PM
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Quote: MaxPenAt least the government won't be getting it all. I wonder what took so long.
Nothing stops Congress from passing a bill, and the President then signing it into law, changing the tax code to tax all multistate lottery wins in the past 10 years over $100 million to an additional 90% tax. It just has to be broad enough so that the Supreme Court won't consider it singling out one person and declared a bill of attainder.
March 4th, 2019 at 6:26:21 PM
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The winner seems smart and wise. Keeping his secret for so long AND coming forward in complete anonymity. Kudos to him! On a side note,he has to be a USA record for one of the longest hold outs, since he waited 5 months to claim his prize. :)
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March 4th, 2019 at 6:26:21 PM
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Duplicate post.
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
March 4th, 2019 at 7:20:32 PM
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That's crazy it took so long. Must be a somewhat wealthy person already. No way a poor person wo hi old holdout that long. I would have driven to the lottery place right away and waited there for them to open.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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March 4th, 2019 at 7:36:32 PM
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It had to be claimed by mid April, I believe. If it was me there is no way I could have waited that long. I agree the name will get out soon enough.
50-50-90 Rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there is a 90% probability you'll get it wrong
March 4th, 2019 at 9:03:43 PM
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I'd anonymously hire a person to collect it for me. Give him ten million for his troubles. Funnel it through a couple newly set up holding companies and no one will know you are worth five hundred million.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
March 4th, 2019 at 9:03:43 PM
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I'd anonymously hire a person to collect it for me. Give him ten million for his troubles. Funnel it through a couple newly set up holding companies and no one will know you are worth five hundred million.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
March 4th, 2019 at 11:44:20 PM
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How do the people that are known to have tons of cash avoid all the pitfalls of people asking for money, solicitation and all the other BS? I would probably go that route before I gave away Millions and have somome else collect, unless it was somome I wanted to give the money to anyways.
As far as unwanted family or friends coming out of the woodwork asking for money. Perhaps you could have a contract drawn up for yourself saying you can only give away x amount of money or xy and z would happen. Now when someone asks for money you can play that card and it would be true. All the people I wanted to give money to wouldn't have to ask.
I can only think of a few things I really want that I can't have now. There is not too many places I really want to go see. I'm never buying a $200 pair of jeans to wear.
As far as unwanted family or friends coming out of the woodwork asking for money. Perhaps you could have a contract drawn up for yourself saying you can only give away x amount of money or xy and z would happen. Now when someone asks for money you can play that card and it would be true. All the people I wanted to give money to wouldn't have to ask.
I can only think of a few things I really want that I can't have now. There is not too many places I really want to go see. I'm never buying a $200 pair of jeans to wear.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
March 4th, 2019 at 11:50:03 PM
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Quote: GWAEThat's crazy it took so long. Must be a somewhat wealthy person already. No way a poor person wo hi old holdout that long. I would have driven to the lottery place right away and waited there for them to open.
Some people would be thinking about quietly relocating so certain people can't easily find them.
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March 5th, 2019 at 12:35:22 AM
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If I suddenly had 10x more money than I could ever spend, one of the best parts would be helping out my family.
I'd probably just let everyone know that it was a one-time thing. Pay off all morgages and college. Give everyone a chunk of change and then that would be that.
My family is pretty stable though. No drug addicts or gambling addicts or whatever, afaik. My cousins and I are all over the hill, so it would mainly be about setting up the next generation.
I think it would be pretty easy to fend off others. When you have basically infinite money how do you get scammed? I'd have no interest in any kind of risky investments or schemes. The money would all be locked up somewhere.
I'd probably just let everyone know that it was a one-time thing. Pay off all morgages and college. Give everyone a chunk of change and then that would be that.
My family is pretty stable though. No drug addicts or gambling addicts or whatever, afaik. My cousins and I are all over the hill, so it would mainly be about setting up the next generation.
I think it would be pretty easy to fend off others. When you have basically infinite money how do you get scammed? I'd have no interest in any kind of risky investments or schemes. The money would all be locked up somewhere.
March 5th, 2019 at 12:59:57 AM
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I know I’ve written this before, but I have decided to no longer play these massive jackpots. I would only buy one ticket for fun, but still. I think they would cause me more problems than they would solve.
The only time I’d play the lottery is if there is some rollover jackpot for 1-5 mil where the ev is pretty close to even.
The only time I’d play the lottery is if there is some rollover jackpot for 1-5 mil where the ev is pretty close to even.
March 5th, 2019 at 2:14:44 AM
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Quote: FinsRuleI know I’ve written this before, but I have decided to no longer play these massive jackpots. I would only buy one ticket for fun, but still. I think they would cause me more problems than they would solve.
The only time I’d play the lottery is if there is some rollover jackpot for 1-5 mil where the ev is pretty close to even.
I would like to test that out. I will win the next billion and then I will report here if it was worth it.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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March 5th, 2019 at 2:16:46 AM
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Quote: RigondeauxIf I suddenly had 10x more money than I could ever spend, one of the best parts would be helping out my family.
I'd probably just let everyone know that it was a one-time thing. Pay off all morgages and college. Give everyone a chunk of change and then that would be that.
My family is pretty stable though. No drug addicts or gambling addicts or whatever, afaik. My cousins and I are all over the hill, so it would mainly be about setting up the next generation.
I think it would be pretty easy to fend off others. When you have basically infinite money how do you get scammed? I'd have no interest in any kind of risky investments or schemes. The money would all be locked up somewhere.
I would do the same. .
The other thing that I would love doing is being one of the people who randomly pay for peoples stuff in a store.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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March 5th, 2019 at 2:51:11 AM
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2:44 - 2:50 is what I would buy
I bought my momma a house, and spent the rest on PCP
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March 5th, 2019 at 2:51:33 AM
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Quote: GWAEThat's crazy it took so long. Must be a somewhat wealthy person already. No way a poor person wo hi old holdout that long. I would have driven to the lottery place right away and waited there for them to open.
He knows if he comes forward publicly, a lot of people will beg him for money, which is why he stayed quiet for so long. And still claimed anonymously. Wise man.
The anonymous Winner must have seen the cautionary tale of the 20 year old who won $430 million in Powerball and came forward very quickly. Like the second day, on Facebook, someone begged him for Cancer money, saying something like,"Congratulations on your $430 million dollar blessed windfall. I am so happy for you. I have Cancer and Cancer Treatments are really taking a toll on my life. I hope you can find it in your heart to share the wealth you were blessed with and help me with my Cancer Treatments. God bless you!"
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In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
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March 5th, 2019 at 4:06:40 AM
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I don't really think that is legal. That's where the "lottery rules and regulations" come in. I also agree with others wondering how anyone can be anonymous having 1.5 billion. It's something which is certainly possible, but not easy to do. Depends on the sort of person one is I suppose, I don't know.Quote: billryanI'd anonymously hire a person to collect it for me. Give him ten million for his troubles. Funnel it through a couple newly set up holding companies and no one will know you are worth five hundred million.
I am a robot.
March 5th, 2019 at 4:20:24 AM
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Quote: GWAEI would like to test that out. I will win the next billion and then I will report here if it was worth it.
It’s a curse! Don’t fall for it.
March 5th, 2019 at 5:27:42 AM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleI don't really think that is legal. That's where the "lottery rules and regulations" come in. I also agree with others wondering how anyone can be anonymous having 1.5 billion. It's something which is certainly possible, but not easy to do. Depends on the sort of person one is I suppose, I don't know.
It's easy if the person is a Reclusive Hermit who keeps to himself. ;)
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
March 5th, 2019 at 10:42:02 AM
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Quote: billryanI'd anonymously hire a person to collect it for me. Give him ten million for his troubles. Funnel it through a couple newly set up holding companies and no one will know you are worth five hundred million.
Make sure you say bye-bye to that jackpot. You'll never see your buddy or a penny of that money again.
The best things in life are not free.
March 5th, 2019 at 11:06:02 AM
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In Nevada you can do a name change in about two months. I would do that and then collect it if I could not stay anonymous. The only thing people around me would know is that I finally decided to retire and cash out my investments.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
March 5th, 2019 at 11:33:41 AM
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Quote: billryanI'd anonymously hire a person to collect it for me. Give him ten million for his troubles. Funnel it through a couple newly set up holding companies and no one will know you are worth five hundred million.
I think a smart idea would be to have a lawyer/Anonymous Trust Representative claim the ticket for you and have the agreement in writing so that if the person embezzles the money for themselves, you can sue and win. There is nothing stopping your buddy from stealing all of your money and running off with it.
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
March 5th, 2019 at 2:25:49 PM
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Quote: FinsRuleIt’s a curse! Don’t fall for it.
Can't be any worse than the ZenKing Curse. Worst case you have to deal with a few bedbugs. Otherwise, it's a charmed life😀
March 5th, 2019 at 2:37:53 PM
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I see no reason to go out one's way to advertise you've won nearly a billion. I want all the supermodels to want me for me, not my giant bag of one dollar bills.
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March 5th, 2019 at 2:48:41 PM
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Where do you keep a $1.5 billion little slip of paper for 6 months? And if it’s a safety deposit box , how often do you go in to check and make sure it’s still there ?
March 5th, 2019 at 3:26:03 PM
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Win $1.5 billion in the lottery and want to go as unnoticed as possible?
Just go buy a cheap yacht, get some old bottles of Crystal and refill them with cheap champagne, and some other stuff like that. Post up pics of yourself "living it up" on FaceUnion and other social media platforms. That's all just a front, of course.
Meanwhile, you're moving money into other stuff, buying up real estate, investing in the stock market, and other investments and hwatnot.
After about 6 months of "living it up", say you're broke and don't have none money. Now everyone thinks you're poor AF but you're really not.
Maybe pay off some fake news media people (WaPo, CNN, MSNPC, BuzzFeed [lulz], The Young Turds, Vox, etc.) to write about how you lost all your money.
Just go buy a cheap yacht, get some old bottles of Crystal and refill them with cheap champagne, and some other stuff like that. Post up pics of yourself "living it up" on FaceUnion and other social media platforms. That's all just a front, of course.
Meanwhile, you're moving money into other stuff, buying up real estate, investing in the stock market, and other investments and hwatnot.
After about 6 months of "living it up", say you're broke and don't have none money. Now everyone thinks you're poor AF but you're really not.
Maybe pay off some fake news media people (WaPo, CNN, MSNPC, BuzzFeed [lulz], The Young Turds, Vox, etc.) to write about how you lost all your money.
March 5th, 2019 at 3:26:44 PM
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Quote: michael99000Where do you keep a $1.5 billion little slip of paper for 6 months? And if it’s a safety deposit box , how often do you go in to check and make sure it’s still there ?
If in a safe deposit box do you post a fire watch in the parking lot?
March 5th, 2019 at 4:19:51 PM
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Quote: MaxPenCan't be any worse than the ZenKing Curse. Worst case you have to deal with a few bedbugs. Otherwise, it's a charmed life😀
Zenking needs to sit in a Corner. ;) Not a personal insult, it's a light-hearted reference.,;)
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
March 19th, 2019 at 11:38:38 AM
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IANAL, but the Constitution explicitly prohibits ex post facto laws. I think this is the bigger hurdle than bill of attainder.
July 8th, 2019 at 11:10:31 AM
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Quote: vegasA person from South Carolina has come forward to claim the record prize. The winner elected to take a one time payment of 878,000,000. They wish to remain anonymous
1.5 billion winner.. omg can't believe in that. It was lottery?
October 6th, 2019 at 12:04:18 AM
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I'm lucky. In my country tax for lottery wins is 10% only. But remaining anonymous after win - impossible in all countries in the world
November 3rd, 2019 at 12:33:40 AM
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What a luck! Wow
November 3rd, 2019 at 7:27:11 AM
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Insane amount of money
November 3rd, 2019 at 12:05:41 PM
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Quote: cezarInsane amount of money
Eh after taxes 800 million
