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A few years ago a female pharmacist in Illinois wonn a Mega Millions jackpot. She said that if people knew who she was she would get sued for malpractice by people she never even provided drugs for. Having said that, she hired professional movie make-up people to create a disguise for her and that's the way she went to the press conference. I think it was discussed here on LP. I remember that.As far as I know she has retained her anonymity.At least she hasn't been on any of those Lottery Ruined My Life shows.I wouldn't have told them what I did for a living,though. When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; I'm beginning to believe it. ~Clarence Darrow There ought to be one day - just one - when there is open season on senators. ~Will Rogers | | |
egg harbor twp.south jersey shore United States Member #112990 June 29, 2011 2629 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 11, 2012, 7:18 pm - IP Logged | |
I remember that.As far as I know she has retained her anonymity.At least she hasn't been on any of those Lottery Ruined My Life shows.I wouldn't have told them what I did for a living,though. Yea, i would tell em i did't have a job, a lie of course, but it'll be truth soon after i collect. LOL Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D. | | |
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You obviously did not read the part about Illinois where people thought they were playing a legitimate lottery, only to find it was a scam. I am sure the good folks of Tennessee will agree with that since they had an issue with the RNG being rigged in their pick 3 and pick 4 games. Corruption reigns supreme in Illinois and I am all for at least seeing the face and reading the name of that winner even if they do claim it in a LLC or trust. Given the way corruption works in Illinois, if Illinois allowed its winners to remain anonymous like MD and KS, I would not be surprised if Gov. Pat Quinns relatives started getting "lucky"! So show your face and state your name...then take some of that jackpot and move to a different location. Besides, who really wants to keep working at the same job and living in the same house that their too small for luxuries paycheck could barely afford them? I don't see any harm in the winners being made public. It seems the biggest problem with some winners is THEMSELVES. Drugs, uncontrolled gambling, and the inability to say NO will ruin anybody, not just lottery jackpot winners. Following your line of thinking, if corruption reins supreme in Illinois, who's to say that showing the faces and names aren't a scam as well?  If that is the case, how will this reassure you that the lottery still isn't a scam?  | | |
Zeta Reticuli Star System United States Member #30849 January 17, 2006 8063 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 11, 2012, 7:57 pm - IP Logged | |
Here's the story on the pharmacist: http://www.lotterypost.com/thread/172325 Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. One thing all the Law of Attraction books have done is help to sell a lot of lottery tickets! | | |
new york United States Member #123028 February 11, 2012 124 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 11, 2012, 8:54 pm - IP Logged | |
if more lottery winners get killed, kidnaped or hurt do you think more states will allow anonymity? | | |
Oklahoma United States Member #82920 November 12, 2009 3614 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 11, 2012, 8:54 pm - IP Logged | |
Thanks CT Win BIG everyone..... I Love Pink & Green....1908 | | |
United States Member #124626 March 16, 2012 1457 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 11, 2012, 9:06 pm - IP Logged | |
Thanks CoinToss - that thread made good reading and I made it through most of the one that is linked to within it. Then I had to go and turn the meat before dinner burned. :( | | |
Elgin, IL United States Member #93570 July 2, 2010 298 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 11, 2012, 9:15 pm - IP Logged | |
Since I live in Illinois. We're moving the hell out of our neighborhood before we claim. I never read anything that said you cannot wear on mask or have your lawyer claim. We're still moving no matter what. | | |
S.E.Iowa United States Member #120520 December 21, 2011 534 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 11, 2012, 9:30 pm - IP Logged | |
if more lottery winners get killed, kidnaped or hurt do you think more states will allow anonymity? No. They're convinced that they are doing the right thing. When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; I'm beginning to believe it. ~Clarence Darrow There ought to be one day - just one - when there is open season on senators. ~Will Rogers | | |
United States Member #125186 March 26, 2012 115 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 11, 2012, 9:40 pm - IP Logged | |
The lady who won 4 years ago , she had her "plans together" . You've to give this lady some credit . Gives you something to think about . Don't rush , get your "finances / paperwork " in order , however long it takes . Use a cellphone instead of landline , Don't tell a sole until you're ready , use a postoffice box or move to another state . There's much to do when you , win the lottery ..... | | |
Boise, Idaho United States Member #76601 June 18, 2009 648 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 11, 2012, 11:24 pm - IP Logged | |
A few years ago a female pharmacist in Illinois wonn a Mega Millions jackpot. She said that if people knew who she was she would get sued for malpractice by people she never even provided drugs for. Having said that, she hired professional movie make-up people to create a disguise for her and that's the way she went to the press conference. I think it was discussed here on LP. Disguise is something I have considered should a huge winning occur. I don't think we have the option of being anonymous in Idaho. La Maga Della Spaziometria | | |
Indiana United States Member #124872 March 21, 2012 41 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 11, 2012, 11:35 pm - IP Logged | |
Appreciate the link regarding the story on the pharmacist, CT. In the very near future this subject may be thing of the past. When we consider the fact that Illinois is offering lottery sales online, it's only a matter of time for other states to follow along. Online sales in any state of our choice means we can choose to purchase tickets in a state that favors anonymity with the very best tax ramifications or no tax at all. I suppose they had not considered this when approving online sales. May You Prosper and be in Health! | | |
Washington State United States Member #34373 February 26, 2006 333 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 11, 2012, 11:59 pm - IP Logged | |
Appreciate the link regarding the story on the pharmacist, CT. In the very near future this subject may be thing of the past. When we consider the fact that Illinois is offering lottery sales online, it's only a matter of time for other states to follow along. Online sales in any state of our choice means we can choose to purchase tickets in a state that favors anonymity with the very best tax ramifications or no tax at all. I suppose they had not considered this when approving online sales. "Online sales in any state of our choice means we can choose to purchase tickets in a state that favors anonymity with the very best tax ramifications or no tax at all." That is incorrect. In Illinois only Illinois residents may purchase tickets online. I strongly suspect that as other states add online sales, they will do the same. | | |
Washington State United States Member #34373 February 26, 2006 333 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 12, 2012, 12:04 am - IP Logged | |
if more lottery winners get killed, kidnaped or hurt do you think more states will allow anonymity? I personally think things won't change much until someone's child get kidnapped. Even then I suspect change might come only in the state where the kidnapping takes place and perhaps a few more. Most still won't change. | | |
Indiana United States Member #124872 March 21, 2012 41 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 12, 2012, 12:15 am - IP Logged | |
"That is incorrect. In Illinois only Illinois residents may purchase tickets online. " I appreciate you bringing that to my attention Uff Da! I stand corrected. May You Prosper and be in Health! | | |
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