Why? Aside from him claiming it so quickly and putting himself out there how he did. If he follows through with what he said maybe he won't be a failure, then again he said a lot of the same things many past winners have.  Maybe he'll take some business and management classes. I'm sure he'll get some gold diggers coming his way, he better hope he can say no, especially with his relationship status being advertised he might be an easy target.

Not neccessarily.  He sounds like he's got his stuff together...except for the aunt.  If I were to win, and I'm 23 years old, I wouldn't allow ANYBODY in my family to deal with my money.  I trust these people with my life but it seems like every person who has lost their millions did in part because of a relative.  I love them all and they would all be taken care of but my financials would be taken care of by a wealth management team who have good strategies for people with money.

I agree with you there, I forgot to say that he shouldn't go with family to take care of this sort of thing.

I am SO HAPPY for him .. they seem like a close knit family and it shows he really loves them - no mention of 'dad' so, I'll assume that mama was holding down the fort with the kids .. and he seems quite intelligent and mature enough to use that money wisely - I don't believe it'll be gone in three years, as someone indicated - it's in there for the long haul [especially if he goes back to school] plus, auntie got his back [accountant]

as for hearing that voice, I swear I've heard a voice telling me this and that .. NADA! either my angels are too toothy or all gums cause I misinterpret all those whispers

and lastly, I am happy it wasn't a fat old man living in a single wide trailor who only dreams of going all classy with a double wide - I was this close to moving to east texas to improve my chances and roughing it with a redneck

Congrats to Jonathan Vargas! Put the money in something safe for now and take some investment classes.

I should have added that when I lived in NC a fellow from Wachovia Bank taught an excellent financial planning course on a saturday at the local community college. It was well worth the cost!

Smart kid from his interviews.  My bet is he will dropout of college and enjoy the good life.  WTG!

Winning is part of Playing... hearing voices makes me wonder.....something just don't sound right about this win!

Best wishes, be smart and make it last!

Hot Tub

"...Saturday was the first time he had played the lottery.."

Okay, people.  I know we're all nice folks here and wish this young man a happy and healthy life.  But this sentence has to aggravate you just a little!

Like putting out a cigarette with my eye....