I almost won the jackpot when i was 18 years old, i wrote the numbers on a piece of paper but i forgot to play that day.

Thanks for the response Perfecttiming. I read that too and yet in the rules it states that the name of the winner "may be public record under the California Public Records Act and therefore subject to public disclosure."

Yet they obviously do allow people to remain anonymous. I guess that is where the word"may" comes in. Do they not want people to be aware that they have the option. I wonder if they even let the winners know they have the choice becauase I can't believe anyone would not want to be anonymous after being told they could be if they so chose.

A winner of $31 million in the Superlotto (bought in San Diego in April of this year) chose to remain anonymous.

Just curious. Very few states allow winners to be anonymous but I'm sure the ones that do have that fact listed in the official rules.

Hey Litebets27,

I guess more of indifference.  I was saying that so far lotto winners are pure strangers to me and to say I'm happy for them is pointess.  I would say more of congratulations in this case.  But notice I said that I WASNT angry at the young winners.  But   the folks on LP  share experiences and opinions hand you find experiences in common with other players.  In these instances, yes I would truly and sincerely feel happy for them.  Especially if it were life changing.  I look forward to seeing a photocopy of an LP winning ticket  even the small $500 ones. 

You asked  how well do I know even the LP members, and you are definately right there. But we have read many times that  even evil folks can win the lotto.  And since I wouldn't know more about a person than what I read, I'd still be happy for them.  Its not like someone on LP would eventually write...

"Hey everybody on LP,  I forgot to tell you all that I'm a murderer
and  oh, I finally won Powerball, be happy for me!"

Probably won't happen.

if he was a female it will be O.K, but since he is a male i feel he is too young...That is too much money for a 24 year old male...Women are more conservative with money than males...

That's why i don't like the lottery, the lottery CAN'T SEE certain things...

I dont think Hes too young for that much money. what you make of those billionaire dads who thier sons probebly get huge loads of cash every week. that does not mean he'll go to strip bars everyday, casinos, thinks he's all that etc.. he went to college and took financing classes so he'l probebly does know what huge money can do to a person.

Ay yai yai, up to this heights people can't see that money clouds people...Anyways more important than 46 millions dollars 3 quarters and 2 cents,, actually 45.8323232343 million is a free lotto to take care of Americans, no i take that back, to take care of Californians living in Uruguay, no Ecuador, no Argentina who are 6'0, weigh 200 pounds are males and are blonds wearing rolex and are 24 years old, no 56 years old...Because i know there are plenty and they are all driving datsun around Rio de La Plata enjoying that beautiful wooden yatch...Exactly...

by the way may name is Todd Brethen...

And Cash is Queen...

That must have felt awful. I missed out on a $5,000 win and a $500 dollar win because I didn't play my numbers.

Lord help me, but I gotta ask..

How much was the jackpot for?  I have never come close to winning anything big..unless you count that I once had a MM ticket with my white balls being one number away from the number drawn..and the mega ball was reversed..I had like 24 and it was 42.  All I could say was that figures lol.

I'm 55, I have been playing every since SC came on board,now NC has power ball,I'm still playing and you know WHAT,still have'nt won nothing to bragg about,but I still play,cause IF YOU DON'T PLAY,YOU WON'T HAVE A CHANCE OF WINNING.I play birthdays dates,anniversary date,any numbers I see that comes up any place to use,all kinds of numbers I look for,guess what" still no BIG win,but I keep hoping and praying,that one day will come before I die.........I would to travel the good ole USA only,visit all the states,see all the National monuments there in them states,but until I win,that dream won't come true,need a whole lot of cash to do such a thing..just hope it's not too long though,time is slipping away for this world,all whats going on in it.

I hope the young winner, has a blast with his money,cause the future is looking bleak.....[rock]

The jackpot was over 5 mil.I use a system to choose my numbers,a psychic told me i will win the lottery one day,i hope she is right because i can't wait.

Thank you for your kind words!

Oh.  I am so sorry to hear that.  Buy them next time.  I am so happy I finally know what numbers to play.

Watch out LP here comes another young lottery winner.

Good luck to all.

I almost won the jackpot too. I had five out of six numbers. And I was only off by one on the number I missed (it was an 8 and I had a 9). Still, I was thrilled with the win. The next time, I will get the six out of six!

Oh my that was sooooo close.....$1 million isn't that bad either....I had to play the MP....I am really eyeing that money....alot its gonna help me big time....