Apparent Arizona winner captured on video the moment he learned of win

Nov 30, 2012, 8:43 am (221 comments)

Powerball

Several store customers and clerk saw winning ticket, verified winning numbers

Apparent winner purchased ticket in Arizona but checked ticket in Maryland

Includes video report

A man, who appeared to be a construction or highway worker, walked into a Prince George's County, Maryland, Exxon Thursday afternoon and — according to witnesses — walked out a multi-multi-millionaire.

Employees and customers at Marlboro Village Exxon are still buzzing from the remarkable scene they witnessed this afternoon.

Surveillance cameras show a tall, bald man donned in a neon yellow outfit walk slowly in, in no particular rush. He digs deep into a pocket to pull out various lottery tickets. He checks to see if he won anything.

Seconds later, he starts pumping his arms. He gives the ticket, which he says he purchased in Arizona, to clerk Nagassi Ghebre, who says the winning numbers were on the Powerball ticket.

The apparent winner of one of the biggest jackpots of all time quickly turns to a customer for further verification.

If this one of the two national winners, this mystery man gets, after splitting the cash option with a winner from Missouri, nearly $200 million.

One customer said he heard the possible winner may be in the military.

According to witnesses the man did not buy the ticket in Maryland. He merely showed people what looked like a winning ticket.

According to an Arizona Lottery official, the ticket was purchased in a store near Scottsdale. The man would have to return to Arizona to turn in his winning ticket within 180 days.

VIDEO: Watch surveillance video of the man reacting to his huge win

ABC News, Lottery Post Staff

Comments

Original Bey's avatarOriginal Bey

Hmmmm......

c*aramel

I have family in Upper Marlboro. Is he a cousin?

Todd's avatarTodd

If this guy really is the winner, this is some of the coolest lottery video ever.

dallascowboyfan's avatardallascowboyfan

WOW!!!! maybe he was visiting for there for the Holiday last week and bought his ticket on Sunday like I did. I know when my sister in-law came she bought tickets from Maryland and checked them here as well. So anything is possible.

rock_nc's avatarrock_nc

This is what I seen on the News this morning. He must have been traveling through ARIZONA and purchase the ticket.

Sabrina1012001's avatarSabrina1012001

That is absolutely cool. Don't think I would be showing everybody for fear of getting robbed. Lol

dpoly1's avatardpoly1

IT GETS INTERESTINGER & INTERESTINGER!

Crazy

savagegoose's avatarsavagegoose

wow its a long drive from maryland to arizona,  safe drive home mystery man


plus he made a big mistake, he didnt sign the back of it, the moment he won.

Ronnie316

Perhaps he was visiting the casino near Fountain Hills and stopped for a sandwich and a QP?

RJOh's avatarRJOh

It will be interesting to see what guy who shows up in Arizona with winning ticket looks like.

savagegoose's avatarsavagegoose

6% tax on non residents. for arizona. he may want to move lol theres a 1.92M difference in state taxes. for him

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by savagegoose on Nov 30, 2012

6% tax on non residents. for arizona. he may want to move lol theres a 1.92M difference in state taxes. for him

I think you have to have lived there for 6 months to be considered a resident.

VenomV12

This guy is lucky he is built like an NFL linebacker because handing that ticket to the clerk and the other people has got to be one of the stupidest and most dangerous things I have ever seen done. Just announcing it was dangerous enough. 

RedStang's avatarRedStang

He's not wearing a mcdonalds uniform so im pretty convinced he won something.

golfer1960's avatargolfer1960

What I love about this video is that we get to see the "real time" reaction of someone who just discovered that he won the one of the biggest lotteries in history. Priceless! 

I have always wondered how I would react if I won.

I have a premeditated idea of what I'd do but what would I really do?

rdgrnr's avatarrdgrnr

I think there's a law in Arizona that everybody has to wear a yellow vest.

Astekblue's avatarAstekblue

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on Nov 30, 2012

If this guy really is the winner, this is some of the coolest lottery video ever.

I Agree!

 

 

Amazing    Video

helpmewin's avatarhelpmewin

Thumbs UpGotta Love surveillance video Yes Nod every Business & home should have them Yes Nod

 

Congrats! to all the winners Party

helpmewin's avatarhelpmewin

Quote: Originally posted by VenomV12 on Nov 30, 2012

This guy is lucky he is built like an NFL linebacker because handing that ticket to the clerk and the other people has got to be one of the stupidest and most dangerous things I have ever seen done. Just announcing it was dangerous enough. 

I Agree! with that No No

 

Always Sign, Copy & Check it before anything... Smiley

helpmewin's avatarhelpmewin

Quote: Originally posted by rdgrnr on Nov 30, 2012

I think there's a law in Arizona that everybody has to wear a yellow vest.

why is that rdg LOL

Stack47

Quote: Originally posted by VenomV12 on Nov 30, 2012

This guy is lucky he is built like an NFL linebacker because handing that ticket to the clerk and the other people has got to be one of the stupidest and most dangerous things I have ever seen done. Just announcing it was dangerous enough. 

"He gives the ticket, which he says he purchased in Arizona, to clerk Nagassi Ghebre"

And one of the guys in the video said he held the ticket too.

Been many out of state winners, but this might be the first across the country winner.

whiteballz's avatarwhiteballz

Ohh no! He is from Maryland? I hope he's not related to Mirlande Wilson.  Shifty

Piaceri

Great video! Congrats to the winner. LOL, what a way to find out you are the winner.

C0w Pi3

Looks like a refinary worker. Maybe he's on the travel crew..

surimaribo24's avatarsurimaribo24

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on Nov 30, 2012

If this guy really is the winner, this is some of the coolest lottery video ever.

I Agree!

jmcbc1963

Road trip!

LotteryInOK

I have a question, since the man is from Maryland and won the lottery in Arizona, can he claim the winnings in Maryland or does he have to go back to Arizona to claim the winnings?

C0w Pi3

Quote: Originally posted by LotteryInOK on Nov 30, 2012

I have a question, since the man is from Maryland and won the lottery in Arizona, can he claim the winnings in Maryland or does he have to go back to Arizona to claim the winnings?

Has to go to Arizona within the next 180 days to claim it.

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by rdgrnr on Nov 30, 2012

I think there's a law in Arizona that everybody has to wear a yellow vest.

Welcome back Ridgerunner !

When I saw the yellow vest my first thought was, road construction or utility worker.

LotteryInOK

Quote: Originally posted by C0w Pi3 on Nov 30, 2012

Has to go to Arizona within the next 180 days to claim it.

Thank you!

Cletu$2's avatarCletu$2

Lucky s.o.b.,shoulda been me!Oh well,maybe next time.

BuyLow's avatarBuyLow

Actually I don't think it's cool at all that they released the video.  It's bad enough there are cameras everywhere you look but to release without his consent should be illegal IMHO.

rdgrnr's avatarrdgrnr

Quote: Originally posted by helpmewin on Nov 30, 2012

why is that rdg LOL

Whoops, I meant to say Maryland, not AZ, but it looked like every customer in that store had a yellow vest on.

Maybe that's a fashion trend in MD.

rdgrnr's avatarrdgrnr

Quote: Originally posted by haymaker on Nov 30, 2012

Welcome back Ridgerunner !

When I saw the yellow vest my first thought was, road construction or utility worker.

Thanks, haymaker.

Yeah, I thought those other guys in yellow who looked at his ticket were with him or knew him but maybe they were all from out of state on a construction project.

LotteryInOK

Quote: Originally posted by BuyLow on Nov 30, 2012

Actually I don't think it's cool at all that they released the video.  It's bad enough there are cameras everywhere you look but to release without his consent should be illegal IMHO.

I bet the lottery winner could care less

sully16's avatarsully16

Congrats to the lucky excited winner

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by BuyLow on Nov 30, 2012

Actually I don't think it's cool at all that they released the video.  It's bad enough there are cameras everywhere you look but to release without his consent should be illegal IMHO.

I think you give consent to certain things when you buy the tickets. Images being one of them.....

Ronnie316

Very cool video....... Hope its not a prank........

Romoneyia's avatarRomoneyia

Quote: Originally posted by RedStang on Nov 30, 2012

He's not wearing a mcdonalds uniform so im pretty convinced he won something.

Im guessing your statement is because he is black and the other chick was black that lied for publicity.so now you ignorantly think all black people are liars about winning the lottery.we will never know if you would have made that statement had the color of his skin been white.smh.

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by Romoneyia on Nov 30, 2012

Im guessing your statement is because he is black and the other chick was black that lied for publicity.so now you ignorantly think all black people are liars about winning the lottery.we will never know if you would have made that statement had the color of his skin been white.smh.

So your saying that all McDonald's workers are black........What?

Romoneyia's avatarRomoneyia

Quote: Originally posted by VenomV12 on Nov 30, 2012

This guy is lucky he is built like an NFL linebacker because handing that ticket to the clerk and the other people has got to be one of the stupidest and most dangerous things I have ever seen done. Just announcing it was dangerous enough. 

White BounceI Agree!...But Im sure the moment he realized he won..he was so overtaken with joy..that he wasnt thinking clear.I hope he doesnt get killed.Linebacker body or not.Bullets penetrate iron.I would remain anonymous and hopefully when I win can control myself but I never check my tickets in the store.fear of having that kind of attention causing reaction...anyway PartyPartygreat video...the other ticket holders didnt waste anytime claiming their money..I wouldve been in Tallahassee Thursday morning as soon as they opened the door. I love to see people win.ALL people..I hope I win one day.I'm frugal so I would take the annuity instead of the lumpsum..RantParty

Romoneyia's avatarRomoneyia

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 30, 2012

So your saying that all McDonald's workers are black........What?

No Im not saying that.not sure if you are being cute.but I will keep this dialogue short.we all know a few months ago the Black female that worked at Mcdonalds and claim she found the ticket lost the ticket the ticket was hers wasnt the pool etc etc..you know the story..I am so tired of people trying to make light or cover up people racist/ignorant behavior. The person that made the comment Im sure he or she knows exactly what they were saying/implying..had that been a bald headed white male..there wouldnt have been any reference to the mcdonald situation.where is the correlation?no where in the video does it say a man walks in with a pool of construction workers to check their tickets.oh the correlation made by the poster was because the man is black just like the mcdonalds worker that lied(who was in a pool unlike this guy)...im done

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by Romoneyia on Nov 30, 2012

Im guessing your statement is because he is black and the other chick was black that lied for publicity.so now you ignorantly think all black people are liars about winning the lottery.we will never know if you would have made that statement had the color of his skin been white.smh.

McDonald's is a multi-national employer of folks of all ages, colors and backgrounds.

Many are students, some retired, others work just part-time.

Management positions pay some of the most attractive compensation packages in the industry.

To infer that RedStang was being racist by his comment, is a little ridiculous.

Original Bey's avatarOriginal Bey

Quote: Originally posted by Romoneyia on Nov 30, 2012

No Im not saying that.not sure if you are being cute.but I will keep this dialogue short.we all know a few months ago the Black female that worked at Mcdonalds and claim she found the ticket lost the ticket the ticket was hers wasnt the pool etc etc..you know the story..I am so tired of people trying to make light or cover up people racist/ignorant behavior. The person that made the comment Im sure he or she knows exactly what they were saying/implying..had that been a bald headed white male..there wouldnt have been any reference to the mcdonald situation.where is the correlation?no where in the video does it say a man walks in with a pool of construction workers to check their tickets.oh the correlation made by the poster was because the man is black just like the mcdonalds worker that lied(who was in a pool unlike this guy)...im done

Oogle

 

I think it would have been more realistic to suggest that the post was condescending toward minimum wage workers, but to extend that to racism is a stretch.

helpmewin's avatarhelpmewin

Quote: Originally posted by BuyLow on Nov 30, 2012

Actually I don't think it's cool at all that they released the video.  It's bad enough there are cameras everywhere you look but to release without his consent should be illegal IMHO.

your privacy is no longer private once you leave your house, buy the way you need new slippers Naughty

psykomo's avatarpsykomo

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on Nov 30, 2012

If this guy really is the winner, this is some of the coolest lottery video ever.

LP>>>>>>>winner'$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

no BIG DEAL:

(1) water bill (they read>U pay) rockin chair^^

(2) power bill (they bill from their home(U-Pay)

(3) gas ^^bill (how do D read>1000 mile/away

caught on >>sadalite>>>>SAD^BUT^TRUE!!!!!

THANK >>$$$$$>>>4^^Todd!!!!!!!!!

(4) Todd^^^will^^^Give/us/JACK$

                we won't money

                       DrumJack-in-the-BoxDrum

(5) Todd^^^will pay 4 our colledge$

 

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by psykomo on Nov 30, 2012

LP>>>>>>>winner'$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

no BIG DEAL:

(1) water bill (they read>U pay) rockin chair^^

(2) power bill (they bill from their home(U-Pay)

(3) gas ^^bill (how do D read>1000 mile/away

caught on >>sadalite>>>>SAD^BUT^TRUE!!!!!

THANK >>$$$$$>>>4^^Todd!!!!!!!!!

(4) Todd^^^will^^^Give/us/JACK$

                we won't money

                       DrumJack-in-the-BoxDrum

(5) Todd^^^will pay 4 our colledge$

 

Wow if he can pay for our colleges, how about our premium memberships as well!!  Hurray!

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Nov 30, 2012

Wow if he can pay for our colleges, how about our premium memberships as well!!  Hurray!

That would be like hitting the toddpot for sure........Dance

Original Bey's avatarOriginal Bey

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Nov 30, 2012

Wow if he can pay for our colleges, how about our premium memberships as well!!  Hurray!

Boy oh boy

 

Buy 'em a quick pick and they demand multple draws - lol

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by psykomo on Nov 30, 2012

LP>>>>>>>winner'$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

no BIG DEAL:

(1) water bill (they read>U pay) rockin chair^^

(2) power bill (they bill from their home(U-Pay)

(3) gas ^^bill (how do D read>1000 mile/away

caught on >>sadalite>>>>SAD^BUT^TRUE!!!!!

THANK >>$$$$$>>>4^^Todd!!!!!!!!!

(4) Todd^^^will^^^Give/us/JACK$

                we won't money

                       DrumJack-in-the-BoxDrum

(5) Todd^^^will pay 4 our colledge$

 

                           psykomo           

                               is

                                   D

                             LP

                       WINNER........                     

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by Original Bey on Nov 30, 2012

Boy oh boy

 

Buy 'em a quick pick and they demand multple draws - lol

My Oh My

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 30, 2012

That would be like hitting the toddpot for sure........Dance

He could just chock it up to member appreciation day.

And just think of all the good Karma that would be generated, not to mention the P.E.F!  Hyper

helpmewin's avatarhelpmewin

Quote: Originally posted by Original Bey on Nov 30, 2012

Boy oh boy

 

Buy 'em a quick pick and they demand multple draws - lol

Green laugh

helpmewin's avatarhelpmewin

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 30, 2012

                           psykomo           

                               is

                                   D

                             LP

                       WINNER........                     

Crazy

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Nov 30, 2012

He could just chock it up to member appreciation day.

And just think of all the good Karma that would be generated, not to mention the P.E.F!  Hyper

I would think for some achievement it may happen. Perhaps recruiting 100 new LP members per month What?

Romoneyia's avatarRomoneyia

Quote: Originally posted by Original Bey on Nov 30, 2012

Oogle

 

I think it would have been more realistic to suggest that the post was condescending toward minimum wage workers, but to extend that to racism is a stretch.

Really..ugh some people are so oblivious to the truth...really..I guess those of you that are chiming in just want to say something because maybe you feel as though you dont want to be affiliated with racism..well..it still exist..it is what it is...a stretch..minimum wage workers..the man had on construction gear.they make darn good money..ugh..why am i responding to u..smh..lol..good night...toward minimum wage workers HA..so are you now implying all black people make minimum wage..it was a racially driven comment that the guy made and now you are fishing for straws to down play the comment.fine... live in your fantasy world.I live in the real world where racism still exist. just make sure you arent one(provided you arent racist) instead of attempting to make excuses for someone elses ignorance.the end.

Happy for the ALL the winnersParty

Original Bey's avatarOriginal Bey

Quote: Originally posted by Romoneyia on Nov 30, 2012

Really..ugh some people are so oblivious to the truth...really..I guess those of you that are chiming in just want to say something because maybe you feel as though you dont want to be affiliated with racism..well..it still exist..it is what it is...a stretch..minimum wage workers..the man had on construction gear.they make darn good money..ugh..why am i responding to u..smh..lol..good night...toward minimum wage workers HA..so are you now implying all black people make minimum wage..it was a racially driven comment that the guy made and now you are fishing for straws to down play the comment.fine... live in your fantasy world.I live in the real world where racism still exist. just make sure you arent one(provided you arent racist) instead of attempting to make excuses for someone elses ignorance.the end.

Happy for the ALL the winnersParty

You must be a politician, lawyer or publicist.

 

You know the art of spinning everything to suit your agenda.

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by Romoneyia on Nov 30, 2012

Really..ugh some people are so oblivious to the truth...really..I guess those of you that are chiming in just want to say something because maybe you feel as though you dont want to be affiliated with racism..well..it still exist..it is what it is...a stretch..minimum wage workers..the man had on construction gear.they make darn good money..ugh..why am i responding to u..smh..lol..good night...toward minimum wage workers HA..so are you now implying all black people make minimum wage..it was a racially driven comment that the guy made and now you are fishing for straws to down play the comment.fine... live in your fantasy world.I live in the real world where racism still exist. just make sure you arent one(provided you arent racist) instead of attempting to make excuses for someone elses ignorance.the end.

Happy for the ALL the winnersParty

Im happy too....... Now can I have a happy meal.....What?

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by Romoneyia on Nov 30, 2012

Really..ugh some people are so oblivious to the truth...really..I guess those of you that are chiming in just want to say something because maybe you feel as though you dont want to be affiliated with racism..well..it still exist..it is what it is...a stretch..minimum wage workers..the man had on construction gear.they make darn good money..ugh..why am i responding to u..smh..lol..good night...toward minimum wage workers HA..so are you now implying all black people make minimum wage..it was a racially driven comment that the guy made and now you are fishing for straws to down play the comment.fine... live in your fantasy world.I live in the real world where racism still exist. just make sure you arent one(provided you arent racist) instead of attempting to make excuses for someone elses ignorance.the end.

Happy for the ALL the winnersParty

I think Obama worked a stint at McDonald's, and look at his job now.  Hat

Therefore McDonald's is an EOE.

helpmewin's avatarhelpmewin

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Nov 30, 2012

I think Obama worked a stint at McDonald's, and look at his job now.  Hat

Therefore McDonald's is an EOE.

See Ya!

Original Bey's avatarOriginal Bey

This is all Ronnie's fault!

If he had won the Jackpot in Arizona, I could have been spending this time filling his inbox with pleas for cash instead of debating with delusional wonders!Mad

helpmewin's avatarhelpmewin

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 30, 2012

Im happy too....... Now can I have a happy meal.....What?

Santa do you want it for a boy or for a girl.

rdgrnr's avatarrdgrnr

Quote: Originally posted by Original Bey on Nov 30, 2012

You must be a politician, lawyer or publicist.

 

You know the art of spinning everything to suit your agenda.

More likely a lifelong "victim" in search of things to be "offended" about.

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by helpmewin on Nov 30, 2012

Santa do you want it for a boy or for a girl.

Don't be a sexist you racist!  No No

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by helpmewin on Nov 30, 2012

Santa do you want it for a boy or for a girl.

Boys meal, please.....

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Nov 30, 2012

Don't be a sexist you racist!  No No

McDonalds is sexist......

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by Original Bey on Nov 30, 2012

This is all Ronnie's fault!

If he had won the Jackpot in Arizona, I could have been spending this time filling his inbox with pleas for cash instead of debating with delusional wonders!Mad

I would be happy to share too........ Take that to the bank my friend.......

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 30, 2012

McDonalds is sexist......

McDonald's is sexy!  Lover

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by rdgrnr on Nov 30, 2012

More likely a lifelong "victim" in search of things to be "offended" about.

I Agree!

helpmewin's avatarhelpmewin

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Nov 30, 2012

Don't be a sexist you racist!  No No

No Pity!you right! sorryBang Head my bad

Original Bey's avatarOriginal Bey

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 30, 2012

I would be happy to share too........ Take that to the bank my friend.......

Just need some new windshield wipers for my pickup truck.

helpmewin's avatarhelpmewin

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 30, 2012

McDonalds is sexist......

maybe mcdonalds should be uniSEX

Original Bey's avatarOriginal Bey

Quote: Originally posted by rdgrnr on Nov 30, 2012

More likely a lifelong "victim" in search of things to be "offended" about.

This time under a MICROSCOPE

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by helpmewin on Nov 30, 2012

No Pity!you right! sorryBang Head my bad

Embarassed  Your forgiven my dear.   Love

helpmewin's avatarhelpmewin

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Nov 30, 2012

Embarassed  Your forgiven my dear.   Love

Hyper

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by Original Bey on Nov 30, 2012

Just need some new windshield wipers for my pickup truck.

Im share wit  psykomo toooo.... New Wipers all around.....Cheers

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by helpmewin on Nov 30, 2012

Hyper

       See Ya!

Original Bey's avatarOriginal Bey

Newsflash: Donald Lawson is crediting Big Mac's special sauce for his win!

mcginnin56

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 30, 2012

       See Ya!

Noel

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Nov 30, 2012

Noel

       Banana

mcginnin56

Bed

Ronnie316

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Nov 30, 2012

Bed

       Bed

Nikkicute's avatarNikkicute

Quote: Originally posted by BuyLow on Nov 30, 2012

Actually I don't think it's cool at all that they released the video.  It's bad enough there are cameras everywhere you look but to release without his consent should be illegal IMHO.

Tell that to the women who didn't know she won $23million dollars, I know

she's glad they released the video of her!! lol

Nikkicute's avatarNikkicute

Quote: Originally posted by helpmewin on Nov 30, 2012

your privacy is no longer private once you leave your house, buy the way you need new slippers Naughty

I Agree!

RedStang's avatarRedStang

Quote: Originally posted by Romoneyia on Nov 30, 2012

Im guessing your statement is because he is black and the other chick was black that lied for publicity.so now you ignorantly think all black people are liars about winning the lottery.we will never know if you would have made that statement had the color of his skin been white.smh.

WTF are you talking about. Don't you remember what happened with the last (Maryland) winners who claimed they all won. The post title says Apparent Winner, not confirmed.

Brcebrce

Quote: Originally posted by helpmewin on Nov 30, 2012

I Agree! with that No No

 

Always Sign, Copy & Check it before anything... Smiley

I thought if you signed it, you couldn't clain it in a trust or LLC.

KY Floyd's avatarKY Floyd

Quote: Originally posted by Romoneyia on Nov 30, 2012

Im guessing your statement is because he is black and the other chick was black that lied for publicity.so now you ignorantly think all black people are liars about winning the lottery.we will never know if you would have made that statement had the color of his skin been white.smh.

Rational people familiar with the story would recognize that it was a joke based on the MCDonald's employee who falsely claimed to have won a share of a record jackpot,  and had nothing to do with the race (or other characteristics) of either person.

That you assumed it was based on race suggests to me that it's for one of three reasons:
- You're the one who's racist
- You're black (or some other minority) and a bit too paranoid about racism
- You're just an all-around idiot

Either way, it's your issue, not his.

KY Floyd's avatarKY Floyd

Quote: Originally posted by Original Bey on Nov 30, 2012

Just need some new windshield wipers for my pickup truck.

If somebody's giving stuff away I could use a new truck for my windshield wipers.

mediabrat's avatarmediabrat

Quote: Originally posted by Romoneyia on Nov 30, 2012

Really..ugh some people are so oblivious to the truth...really..I guess those of you that are chiming in just want to say something because maybe you feel as though you dont want to be affiliated with racism..well..it still exist..it is what it is...a stretch..minimum wage workers..the man had on construction gear.they make darn good money..ugh..why am i responding to u..smh..lol..good night...toward minimum wage workers HA..so are you now implying all black people make minimum wage..it was a racially driven comment that the guy made and now you are fishing for straws to down play the comment.fine... live in your fantasy world.I live in the real world where racism still exist. just make sure you arent one(provided you arent racist) instead of attempting to make excuses for someone elses ignorance.the end.

Happy for the ALL the winnersParty

Oh, staaaaahhhp.  It's nowhere near as nefarious as you'd like to believe it is.  Here's RedStang's original comment:

"He's not wearing a mcdonalds uniform so im pretty convinced he won something."

It was merely a backhanded swipe at crazy-pants Mirlande Wilson.  In case you haven't noticed, making fun of her has become a bit of a favorite pastime among LP members.  Just because he didn't mention her by name doesn't make the reference any less obvious.

 

EDIT:  Aaaaahhh, KY Floyd beat me to it.  But that makes my point even clearer; it's so obvious that multiple people have noticed it and pointed it out.

KY Floyd's avatarKY Floyd

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Nov 30, 2012

I think you give consent to certain things when you buy the tickets. Images being one of them.....

You give consent by filling out the claim form and claiming the prize from the lottery. In most states that consent allows the lottery to use your name and likeness for publicity.  There's a slim chance it might even allow the store that sold you the ticket to do so. It definitely doesn't require your consent to let a store in another state do so just because you came in and checked the numbers.

That said,  the guy was in a public place and had no reasonable expectation of privacy, and anyone who took his picture or shot video is free to display it for non-commercial uses, including editorial use, which is what was done in this case.

It was still a lousy thing for the store to do. The store selling awinning ticket may be required to submit any security footage to the lottery, but releasing it to the public is strictly their own choice. If I were to win, one of the first things on my to do list would be call the store and tell the manager that there was a fat tip waiting if nobody ran their mouth about who they thought might have won.

c*aramel

Just saw a news story where they tracked the winner and his coworkers down to their Va DOT workplace. He is back on the job? Can he get a flight to Arizona? Thats amazing. My daughter says she shops at that same convenience store in Upper Marlboro. Guess he is not a relative. Darn!

jamella724

That's the power of CCTv Camera, everything is captured...good thing the man is still focused when he learned that he his tickets won that huge amount...

You're the man!!!

Nikkicute's avatarNikkicute

I wonder when the winner will turn in the ticketWhat?

LotteryInOK

Quote: Originally posted by Nikkicute on Dec 3, 2012

I wonder when the winner will turn in the ticketWhat?

Probably hours before it empires

Nikkicute's avatarNikkicute

Quote: Originally posted by LotteryInOK on Dec 4, 2012

Probably hours before it empires

Oh goodness, I hope not!! lol

LotteryInOK

Quote: Originally posted by Nikkicute on Dec 4, 2012

Oh goodness, I hope not!! lol

Haha, yeah but it can happen!

Nikkicute's avatarNikkicute

It's weird I'm getting impatient and it's not even my ticket lol, I

just want this winning ticket turned in already!!

Cletu$2's avatarCletu$2

Quote: Originally posted by LotteryInOK on Dec 4, 2012

Probably hours before it empires

Empires?

Nikkicute's avatarNikkicute

Quote: Originally posted by Cletu$2 on Dec 4, 2012

Empires?

yep! You read that right, empires!!Clown

Somebody turn in that ticket!!

haymaker's avatarhaymaker

Quote: Originally posted by Cletu$2 on Dec 4, 2012

Empires?

Maybe he means before it winds up in new york, the empire state.

jackpotismine's avatarjackpotismine

empires=expires

Cletu$2's avatarCletu$2

Quote: Originally posted by jackpotismine on Dec 4, 2012

empires=expires

That would be my guess.

LotteryInOK

Quote: Originally posted by Cletu$2 on Dec 4, 2012

That would be my guess.

Yeah, I spelled it wrong, sorry about that

kapla

yea, IF this is the winner - this is really *really* cool to see the reaction!  Thumbs Up

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