NY lottery pool members sue over Mega Millions jackpot

Comment #20

CASH Only — Mon, 02 May 2005 20:16:55 GMT

I'll flip a coin.

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LOTTOMIKE — Sun, 01 May 2005 21:05:51 GMT

they might......

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sergiou2 — Sun, 01 May 2005 04:27:06 GMT

I hope the workers win.

Comment #17

LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 02:04:08 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by BabyJC on April 23, 2005I don't necessarily believe that the winning ticket was the pool's. Most everyone I know that either runs a pool or participates in a pool, all buy their own tickets on the side. That's natural. What I don't understand is why this guy Piccolo called up his co-worker to brag that he won the $175,000 prize? - That was stupid and unnecessary and why he's being sued now! News like that you share with your wife/family, etc., not co-workers who 9... [ More ]

Comment #16

LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 02:02:34 GMT

this is a golden rule.....buy your own tickets that way if you win a million you don't end up with thousands after splitting it with 15 boneheads........

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CASH Only — Thu, 28 Apr 2005 14:11:21 GMT

Who do you believe

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LOTTOMIKE — Sun, 24 Apr 2005 02:55:28 GMT

if they don't its tragic....

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LOTTOMIKE — Sun, 24 Apr 2005 02:55:08 GMT

the coworkers should win....

Comment #12

sergiou2 — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 16:12:03 GMT

The article says the co-workers sued him two weeks after he won. That was back in November.The article also says he used what the pool won to buy more tickets. That's what's going to lose him the money. Piccolo's wife is the greedy one. She's the one that told him not to split it with the group.The problem is 50-50 both Piccolo's and the group's fault. What idiot joins a pool that doesn't put out copies of the tickets. And what idiot runs a pool that doesn't put out tickets BEFORE the draw... [ More ]

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BabyJC — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 14:07:55 GMT

I don't necessarily believe that the winning ticket was the pool's. Most everyone I know that either runs a pool or participates in a pool, all buy their own tickets on the side. That's natural. What I don't understand is why this guy Piccolo called up his co-worker to brag that he won the $175,000 prize? - That was stupid and unnecessary and why he's being sued now! News like that you share with your wife/family, etc., not co-workers who 9 times out of 10 are going to be jealous! It's his... [ More ]

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LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 07:45:13 GMT

i buy my own tickets.

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dvdiva — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 05:18:52 GMT

This is a shining example of why I would never be part of any pool except the one I'd build for my new house. I hope the co-workers win.

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Littleoldlady — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 22:03:32 GMT

There are just some people that let greed rule them. I sure hope that they sue his buttons off. The I didn't buy it there ruse is old and people have become wiser. I hope he has spent ALL of his share so that they can enjoy spending theirs. Greedy gopher..I ran a lottery pool several times and each time we all got copies of the tickets and the winning numbers. We also had a contract..Nothing fancy but rules were spelled out.

Comment #7

LOTTOMIKE — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:32:57 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on April 21, 2005 I personally like the part that says that there is tension in the workplace. Gee, you don't think....?just imagine the horror that lady felt when she said we won and he said no i won the 'ol i bought the ticket with my own money in a different place trick........as far as tension goes i'm pretty sure that place is about to explode from all the bad vibes.....

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TNPATL — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 16:25:14 GMT

Oh someone posted it!!! Cool.This is why I don't do pools. I just prefer to play on my own.

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JimmySand9 — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 16:16:52 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on April 21, 2005<div class= quote ><label>Quote: Originally posted by Litebets27 on April 21, 2005</label><div class= quotebody > <span style= font-size:12px; >I know that lottery pools are popular in alot of work places, but in a hospital setting, it's usually deemed illegal to do, although it's done anyway. It's because of this kind of problem as presented in this article that administrations frown on such activity, and that winners tend to leave the hospital... [ More ]

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Todd — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 16:09:44 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Litebets27 on April 21, 2005I know that lottery pools are popular in alot of work places, but in a hospital setting, it's usually deemed illegal to do, although it's done anyway. It's because of this kind of problem as presented in this article that administrations frown on such activity, and that winners tend to leave the hospital setting as fast as they can. I visited a hospital in New York two years ago that actually sold lottery in it's gift shop. This floored m... [ More ]

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MillionsWanted — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 16:04:09 GMT

That's why everything and then some must be put in writing and signed by all pool members. Mutual understanding is not enough.

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Litebets27 — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 15:39:53 GMT

I know that lottery pools are popular in alot of work places, but in a hospital setting, it's usually deemed illegal to do, although it's done anyway. It's because of this kind of problem as presented in this article that administrations frown on such activity, and that winners tend to leave the hospital setting as fast as they can. I visited a hospital in New York two years ago that actually sold lottery in it's gift shop. This floored me. So I guess, it is not a problem for their employees t... [ More ]

Comment #1

Todd — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 15:10:47 GMT

I personally like the part that says that there is tension in the workplace. Gee, you don't think....

NY lottery pool members sue over Mega Millions jackpot

Lottery Post — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 14:51:56 GMT

A Manhattan judge has frozen most of the Mega Millions lottery winnings of a Mount Sinai Hospital employee and has told three co-workers who pooled money to buy tickets with him they may proceed with their lawsuit to get a share of the prize.The lawsuit against John Piccolo says he kept $175,000 in lottery winnings that he should have shared with the three co-workers because he used their money to enter the Nov. 2 drawing.The co-workers' court papers say each of the four should have received $43... [ More ]