Powerball lottery 'winner' turns coy

Comment #49

CASH Only — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:24:54 GMT

Gee, I hadn't thought of that one. I'm so concerned about how they will choose.

Comment #48

sirbrad — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 10:58:24 GMT

Yes, from WEST to EAST. LOL

Comment #47

CASH Only — Mon, 31 Oct 2005 23:59:08 GMT

Correct the compass ? I suppose you mean make a 180-degree turn .

Comment #46

Chewie — Mon, 31 Oct 2005 20:30:36 GMT

Maybe the West's finally hired a lawyer that was smart enough to tell them to shutup - and that you need more then one financial adviser. Hopefully they correct the compass.

Comment #45

sirbrad — Mon, 31 Oct 2005 05:04:17 GMT

Oh you can count on it. That kind of stuff is right up my alley. :) Might not be too far from the truth either. LOL

Comment #44

CASH Only — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 18:09:25 GMT

My first (and only) time with the Texas Megaplier I won $6 with the only ticket I bought. If only I won every time I played a game for the first time.

Comment #43

Iesha Kelly — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 13:11:03 GMT

LOL i hope you win so you can do precisely that.keep your promise

Comment #42

CASH Only — Sat, 29 Oct 2005 15:27:49 GMT

Maybe Mr West forgot about radio.

Comment #41

sirbrad — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 20:11:29 GMT

this was the first time the seven co-workers purchased Powerball tickets together.... Ah yes, let's not forget all the first times either. How do we go back to the first time? Funny I never heard, We are very happy with our winnings. This is the 30,000th time we have played, and it will be good to get some of that money back. I think when I win I am going to say that.

Comment #40

bellyache — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 20:03:03 GMT

Yeah, I wondered why he didn't want to have his picture shown. It doesn't seem bother him to talk to the press constantly. But if it were me, I wouldn't want my picture taken either, but I also wouldn't have been talking to the press the way he and his family have been doing.

Comment #39

sirbrad — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 19:42:54 GMT

Ok, maybe we should all just change our names to West. Seems to be a very lucky name. SEVEN BUTLER COUNTY WOMEN SHARE $853,492 POWERBALL PRIZE --> National City Bank Employees share a second-tier prize from Oct. 19 Powerball drawingMIDDLETOWN -- The seven employees of a National City Bank branch located at364 Center Avenuein Butler jointly won an $853,492 prize in a recent Powerball drawing. Cindy Holben of Chicora and Marian West, Patricia Heyl, Deborah Schnur, Kimberly Hughes, Susan Sheptak... [ More ]

Comment #38

Chewie — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:50:11 GMT

Any news on the supposed news conference? You would have thought the MUSL would be milking it for all it was worth about now.

Comment #37

CASH Only — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 20:26:59 GMT

Mr West might as well have APPEARED on television, with all we already know about him and his family.

Comment #36

dutchesskitty — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 17:57:12 GMT

abc news.comOct. 22, 2005 The family who won the largest jackpot in the Powerball history and the second-biggest lottery jackpot in U.S. history is cautious about discussing their instant wealth. Steven West of Jacksonville, Ore., agreed to talk to Good Morning America only if his face would not be shown. We didn't expect to win anything and I thought, 'OK, we're just throwing away $40,' West said. We said 'this can't be right, something's not right' and that's all we said all night, he a... [ More ]

Comment #35

sirbrad — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 07:13:22 GMT

Trust no one but yourself.Exactly, and for some that is even a questionable choice. (Chewie

Comment #34

DoubleDown — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:51:49 GMT

I hear you Brad, but I sincerely hope that this guy is not that stupid.The scenario you mentioned could happen.Trust no one but yourself. DD

Comment #33

sirbrad — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:43:47 GMT

$360 million dollar powerball ticket mysteriously vanishes, and an anonymous trust collected exactly $360 million the following day. However being the ticket was not signed originally, it could not be proven that it was stolen. Possession is nine tenths of the law. Would make great news.

Comment #32

bellyache — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 22:34:03 GMT

Heh.

Comment #31

weshar75 — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 22:03:41 GMT

I heard on the news that the Oregon lottery said Mr. west would validate the ticket before the close of business on friday. So we will see if he is the big winner by friday.

Comment #30

DoubleDown — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 21:24:48 GMT

He says he will talk to reporters on Tuesday....Well, today is Tuesday, anyone hear if he has spoken ??? DD

Comment #29

Just6ntlc — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:41:55 GMT

I hope Steve does validate his ticket in Oregon before it expired. I hope he doesn't flop and have problems like Whittaker did.

Comment #28

Chewie — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:49:58 GMT

If you are an Officer of the Trust, or LLC, your signature would be required anyway. The signature on the ticket has nothing to do with the tax paperwork. For example, regardless of the number of the people in a pool, one person has to sign the ticket. After that, you all start the IRS paperwork. The state would distribute the moneys in whatever way was required; it is the IRS you have to worry about. You can bet your bippy, the IRS will be there telling you their viewpoint - thus the lawyer thi... [ More ]

Comment #27

four4me — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:40:21 GMT

Sign it with whatever liquid you like but remember if your going to form a trust sign it in the trusts name. Cause once you sign it, that's they way it's going to be disbursed.Then again I could be completely wrong what if a group won it. There's not a lot of room to put a bunch of names. However I do now after reading some facts pages on lottery websites that whomever signs it that's the assignee.

Comment #26

four4me — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:33:51 GMT

it's in his bank go ahead and try to get it. give us something even more exciting to read about.

Comment #25

Chewie — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:28:48 GMT

With a hundred million plus at stake, I would sign my name in my blood; so the DNA would match! I've bled for a lot less.

Comment #24

sirbrad — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:03:58 GMT

Also, an 'unsigned ticket' in a safe deposit box? Has this been confirmed? I don't care how safe it actually is, I would never put an unsigned ticket in a safe deposit box. It would be signed, and become part of my own body very quickly. I wonder where this safe deposit box is? I will have to grab my lock picks.

Comment #23

sirbrad — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 08:58:21 GMT

Did he win via all QPs? Or didn't he say yet? I am assuming since it was their first time, and they got 40 tickets, they were probably quick picks. But maybe he threw a few of his own numbers in there.

Comment #22

NightTrain1234 — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 04:09:20 GMT

The media hasn't even seen the ticket yet. Very suspicious! The real winner is probably talking to their financials advisors right now. I can't wait for the news story in about week saying, 'The winning ticket was validated today, only its not by you think

Comment #21

Stars — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 03:24:23 GMT

I was right above... see the following link... https://www.lotterypost.com/thread/121548.htm

Comment #20

Stars — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 03:19:06 GMT

Only the $200,000 would be multiplied...the bonus part would not have been multiplied.I could be wrong, but I think only 2 people had the Powerplay (out of 49)(those numbers are in my head, I could be way off...) Stars

Comment #19

jerryp74 — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 02:44:46 GMT

Was wondering if the $853,000 winners multiplied their winnings if they bought the multiplier.

Comment #18

fxdwg — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 02:33:44 GMT

11,000.00 is the limit anything more than that will require a tax burden. that 11 thousand can be given to anyone. Now I don't know the tax penalty for any amount over the limit but I am sure it is heavy. Again this is where a lawyer comes in there are ways to give monies to friends and families and keep the tax burden lower. This is something at this time I have little worry of and doubt that I ever will

Comment #17

DoubleDown — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 01:52:58 GMT

That brings up a question I have had for a while--If one wins a large jackpot and wants to give money to family members, what is the limit that can be given without tax burden?If anyone knows, please advise......DD

Comment #16

Chewie — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 01:39:03 GMT

I have little need for a huge amount so there is a big share that I would give to a few charities some I would share with those few friends that have chosen to stay close to me.I'm not big on charities - or churches - but do have friends I would like to share some of the wealth with. However, there are strict laws limiting that action; they have been discussed many times on this site. As with all laws, they are written to punish the innocent equally with the criminal; in some cases the goal is t... [ More ]

Comment #15

fxdwg — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:37:16 GMT

Time for me to ramble here a bit. I agree with above quote. I know in my minds eye that I will say nothing........... getting those proverbial ducks in a row is a first and foremost priority.......... and I have plenty of idea's on that front.... I know it is impossible to keep your name from becoming public but I would want to fly as far below the radar as possible. To be honest the very thought of winning that huge of an amount would scare me just a little oh yes of course it would be nice w... [ More ]

Comment #14

DoubleDown — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 19:40:19 GMT

Stephanie, Of course your income doesn't apply to his child support and your inheritance was just that--yours.I betcha that if you won the powerball, his ex would get an attorney and get something. Is it right ? No, but it is what it is.... DD

Comment #13

whitmansm2 — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 18:56:02 GMT

LMAO @ Chewie!!I always get a visual when you write! When they do his child support they never put me down as income. When I got my inheiritence check, she knew about it and couldn't touch it. Why would that apply and not the lottery

Comment #12

golotto — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:36:44 GMT

Steve, plz validate that ticket....Show the world the ticket ....inquiring minds need to know

Comment #11

bellyache — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:32:47 GMT

He really should have just kept quiet until he got everything worked out. He seems so unprepared.

Comment #10

Chewie — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:22:31 GMT

I'm definitely going to keep quiet. My hubby and I already said that I was going to claim it. That way, his ex can't try to take him back to court for more money. Is KS excempt from the community property laws? Unless they are, the wifey couldn't care less who has the money.You're best chance at protection is an arrangement to have the money transfer made overseas, five minutes after the news conference, and a leased jet that leaves within the hour of the news conference. I would have a limo,... [ More ]

Comment #9

whitmansm2 — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:16:32 GMT

Here in Kansas, I wouldn't have a finacial obligation to pay for them because they aren't mine . They deserve it, and that's why one lives with us and we take care of the other one. The mother was getting $250 a week and still complaining she couldn't live with it even though she works full time making decent money. (and that's just for the one child!!)Thanks for answering my question about how they knew what state won

Comment #8

DoubleDown — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:07:53 GMT

If you two are married, and you win he still would have to pony up ..at least for the kids, or are they not deserving ?Yes, the winning ticket was sold in Oregon, because the computers know where it was sold. See all those bar codes on the ticket ? That's what they are for. DD

Comment #7

whitmansm2 — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:14:51 GMT

I'm definitely going to keep quiet. My hubby and I already said that I was going to claim it. That way, his ex can't try to take him back to court for more money. We'll play it cool until his kids are 18 and then have MORE fun! LOLThe whole West thing is a little fishy though. Do we know for a fact it was in OR?How does everyone know that night what state won it?Something isn't right with this guy.

Comment #6

DoubleDown — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:01:32 GMT

My only words would be at the press conference and any questions I did not want to answer would be presented to my attorney( who would be there).DD

Comment #5

Guest — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:39:57 GMT

YES I DO WISH I WAS THE BIG WINNER TOO, BUT I NOTICED ALL THESE BIG WINNERS ACT LIKE WOW LIKE NO BIG DEAL NO EXCITEMENT SINCE THE 21 YEAR OLD GIRL WON 56 MILLION AND WANTED TO BUY LAND FOR HER DOUBLE WIDE TRAILOR.THE BIGGEST THING I SEE IN COMMON NO WORDS REPORTED ABOUT GIVING TO NEEDY OR HOMELESS, OR CHARITIES THAT IS WHEN YOU NO GREED RUNS OVER OTHERS, LAST WINNER STATED INVEST 99% AND SPEND 1%.I HAVE MY WINNING SPEACH ALREADY PICKED OUT, AND I SHOW EXCITEMENT JOY, DONT NEED A ACCOUNTANT OR LA... [ More ]

Comment #4

Chewie — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:45:17 GMT

West, a self-employed landscape contractor who says he won the record $340 million jackpot, repeated that the family would talk to reporters Tuesday after meeting with a financial adviser.One meeting, with one adviser? This guy is not coming accross as a mental giant.

Comment #3

whodeani — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:29:16 GMT

If you aren't willing to say anything, then why would you let the whole world know you have the winning ticket in the first place. If I were him I would have just kept quiet about having the winning ticket and not said anything until I had all my ducks in a row.

Comment #2

Chewie — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:27:33 GMT

He's still answering his door? I'm getting some bad vibes here. When will his wife start passing out tea and crumpets

Comment #1

DoubleDown — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:51:13 GMT

Dude, get with that financial advisor and tax attorney , get the press conference over with and begin your new life !The landscaping can wait for a bit..........DD

Powerball lottery 'winner' turns coy

Lottery Post — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:47:12 GMT

Steven West answered his front door Saturday morning, but he still wouldn't talk about his reportedly winning Powerball ticket.West, a self-employed landscape contractor who says he won the record $340 million jackpot, repeated that the family would talk to reporters Tuesday after meeting with a financial adviser. Oregon Lottery officials said Friday in Salem that no one has contacted them about the winning ticket, which is not official until verified by the Lottery. We don't know what to say,... [ More ]