Record Powerball lottery won by one Nebraskan

Comment #63

Uff Da! — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 19:13:52 GMT

Sorry to resurrect this older thread, but I just happened to read the last few posts of it and wanted to correct what I believe is a rather major error.

StormThinker said:

But like the 2nd link above says, you can also give away an extra $2M (or $1M if you are single) per year total divided up among all your moochers over and above that first $48K per pair. That's per year.

The link to which he referred was this:

http://www.irs.gov/publications/p950/ar02.html

The one... [ More ]

Comment #62

Chewie — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:38:08 GMT

I still think, the Disney process, court approved, is simpler. Form you LLC, and hire your friends and relatives to perform critical functions. Monitor the lawyers, review the accountants numbers, oversee the Investment Groups. Hell, open the front door in the morning and lock it at night. My grandma would be the caretaker of a condo in Honolulu; supervising the maintenance crew. Company car, hiring bonus, firing bonus, expense accounts, all the perks you normally pay people. Once you meet... [ More ]

Comment #61

StormThinker — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:09:36 GMT

You're exactly right, my friend.

There's lots of ways around it. As you said, the law was written by a bunch of rich people.

The first $48K per year to each pair of friends/family is totally tax free under all circumstances, no matter how much money you give away every year, and no matter how many friends you have. (or $24K if you're single) And you can still give them nice cars without going over the annual limit by leasing the vehicles.

But like the 2nd link above says, y... [ More ]

Comment #60

Chewie — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 03:27:05 GMT

Gift taxes are a pain, but you can get out of them if you only give $12,000 to each friend or family member per year.

Hey granny, sorry, you have to keep working in Wal-Mart another 20-years, that $12K limit thing. Oh well, see you next January. Ya'll be careful now. Bye.

Come one, there are more ways around the gift tax law then there are vowels in the gift tax law. All laws are written by rich lawyers. How many politicians grandmothers are starving, or surviving on $12K a year... [ More ]

Comment #59

StormThinker — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 13:12:40 GMT

Hi everyone. First post here. (love your posts btw Chewie!)

Gift taxes are a pain, but you can get out of them if you only give $12,000 to each friend or family member per year. Or, for instance, if you're married (even if your spouse was not claimed on the winning ticket), you and your spouse can each give $12K to each of your kids/siblings and their partners. That's $48K a year tax free for all parties (not counting the tax you originally paid on the winnings and interest).... [ More ]

Comment #58

Chewie — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:37:30 GMT

Hearing it was another pool that won. Some meat packing place across the street from where the ticket was sold. Ah, rumor mills, love them.

Comment #57

Dream — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:32:59 GMT

Real true friends never beg or argue about money.

Comment #56

Chewie — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 23:05:21 GMT

Newsflash The winner is holding a news conference tomorrow! G-O-O-D for them. Step up and start the flow of money comming. No hiding in the shower for the winner(s)!! Exactly as I will do

Comment #55

konane — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 19:50:47 GMT

Seems prudent that if someone is planning to give away a portion of what they win to a specific party, they might check pros and cons (with a tax specialist) of cutting them in for a percentage prior to cashing the ticket in so they can both own the amount outright, and pay their own taxes.

Comment #54

Chewie — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 19:10:17 GMT

Actually you would have a whole lot less - gift taxes are up around 40-50%, so for every two million you gave away, or house you bought, or relative you supplemented, you would owe 50% in taxes. Plus they would have to pay the 48% in taxes for the increase in income. Give away $120 million, and uncle is going to get another $100 million from you and your friends; then the sate tax collectors step in. I am not talking exactness here, there are variables all over the place, but the concept is va... [ More ]

Comment #53

tony95 — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 18:45:33 GMT

I was just making the point that it would be hard to squander such a large amount of money. I don't think I know 60 people well enough to give them anything, I can think of about 30 friends I would share with and I don't think I would give them 2 million dollars. You would have to be careful about who you gave the money to. I always thought I would give my relatives so much per year with the stipulation that they keep a job or attend a university and everyone would get a house regardless. I... [ More ]

Comment #52

tg636 — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:42:59 GMT

I wouldn't worry about going broke, I would worry that someone would quit their job, go hog wild spending money like a drunken sailor or Jack Whittaker, and after they've burned through their $2 million come back to me like I'm some sort of endless ATM. I would like to give people money, yet I'm quite wary of giving people money. I would rather pay off their mortgage, car or student loan, pay for college, pay for home repairs or dental work or pay for a vacation, things that would give them mone... [ More ]

Comment #51

DoubleDown — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:15:24 GMT

THIS is quite the real story here--Misuse of the security camera.

I'm sure that the camera serves a good purpose with ID'ing people that rob the store, or in some cases ID'ing suspects wanted by Law enforcement or missing persons , but in this case it is an invasion of these people's privacy.

Has the footage made it to the local / national news yet

Comment #50

Chewie — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:49:24 GMT

I'm waiting for the day they start asking for DNA. Everyone will have their genetic code on file in a central data base.

Mine already is - for emergency use only ! Isn't that what some painter told the Jews

Comment #49

RJOh — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:16:08 GMT

For me the problem would not be how much but what kind of tip to give. If I won with a QP, I would tell them to play a QP, it worked for me and if I picked my own numbers I would give them my latest list of hot numbers to play, maybe they would get lucky like I did.

Or maybe I would just go straight to lottery headquarters, collect my money and never visit that store again, not even to congratulate them on receiving a check for selling the winning ticket.

Comment #48

justxploring — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 07:13:50 GMT

Two words: Patriot Act. Sounds great, is extremely dangerous. Chewie

100% AGREE! Big Brother is watching us. Have you applied for a job lately? I have no problem peeing in a cup, unless they're starting to monitor estrogen levels! However, between criminal background checks and credit checks, I'm waiting for the day they start asking for DNA. Everyone will have their genetic code on file in a central data base.

Comment #47

tony95 — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 04:51:30 GMT

You could give your 60 closest friends/relatives $2million a piece and still have $240million left over. No need to worry about this guy landing in the poor-house, ever.

It would be easy to piss away a few million dollar. I am reasonably intelligent, but a few million dollars wouldn't last me forever. However, anything over $13million I think I could make last into retirement (I am 33).

Comment #46

LckyLary — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 04:43:51 GMT

Congratulate the RNG in the lottery terminal, that's what really picked the numbers... plus the exact timing of the purchaser who said at some very exact time 5 quick picks please and the clerk who at an exact time hit the button on the machine. I do feel the store clerk deserves a decent tip being they hit the button at exactly the right time. If the purchaser had picked their own numbers then the clerk would have deserved 0.

Question, is there a legal clause somewhere that says any sto... [ More ]

Comment #45

winner2b — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:43:31 GMT

my congrats to the winner!! Please do NOT squander this oppo!!!! GL

Comment #44

Chewie — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:05:30 GMT

Two words: Patriot Act. Sounds great, is extremely dangerous.

Comment #43

tg636 — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 01:50:30 GMT

>Store video tape indicates the ticket was sold at 3:09 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2006, to one of two unidentified males.

That is not the purpose of store surveillance cameras. Beyond idle curiousity, what purpose does this serve? Why does the lottery or store need to treat this like a criminal investigation? All technology will eventually be abused and misused.

Comment #42

mylollipop — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:39:32 GMT

Jack Whittaker did a lot for the waitress at the store he bought his ticket. From the way the articles read, he did it because she was a friendly person; not because she was gargoylianly (gargoyle ---don't even know if this is a word, but somebody with just too crass as to expect a tip and broadcast in to the press!) expecting a tip.

It was a good story. It was an education, too. I did not know that sellers of lotto tickets would expect a tip. Just let me be the reporter to ask that cash... [ More ]

Comment #41

Chewie — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 23:52:07 GMT

Any one hearing the rumor that the ticket is owned by a pool? FOX is saying the ticket is part of numerous tickets borught at the same time, and that it could be a pool.

Comment #40

TheGameGrl — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 23:39:47 GMT

real simple: If your going to work in a *CUSTOMER SERVICE* industry STOP expecting the CUSTOMER to flip the bill on your lifestyle. Part of getting a job is being skilled in it, and one of the skills is to accomodate the customers reasonable request. I detest tipping based on the social norm to do so.

Who ever claims the huge jackpot will carry a legacy,may it be one worth reading about and moreover one worth experiencing

Comment #39

Chewie — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 22:09:29 GMT

Good point. Even old Poster-Boy Jack hasn't come close to loosing his.

Comment #38

DoubleDown — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:34:15 GMT

News Flash:

If the jackpot winner has financial problems down the road after taking home that ridiculously huge amount of money, then whomever it is will go down in history as the stupidest moron to ever draw a breath.

Period.

Comment #37

weshar75 — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 20:59:42 GMT

Powerball based on sales could of had a $405 million annuity jackpot this time around with out the cap. So I think that Powerball will have no problem making the $390 million record mark the next time it rolls past $300 million to the next record. I hope that this run happens in 06 in the next 6 months.-weshar75

Comment #36

Chewie — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 20:30:02 GMT

I will gladly accept the 100 bucks. Will pay for gas for a week

Comment #35

konane — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 20:13:50 GMT

The clerk made a completely coarse, tasteless remark. Period.

Never ceases to amaze me what people believe they can tell you to do with your own money.

Comment #34

fxsterling — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 20:03:26 GMT

27% for others I have a list I just added Chewie for 100 bucks

Comment #33

Chewie — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:45:36 GMT

Stupid people become rich stupid people. People who can never say no, will always pay the price for being gullible. This is why I have it branded on my butt, give nothing away to no one who wasn't there for me when I was in the hospital. My parents are dead, my daughter is healthy and trustworthy, and the handful of close friends think the same as I. They are all that count. I have dozens of cousins. They can kiss my rear, and all they'll receive is a smile. I will never have to worry abou... [ More ]

Comment #32

Phokas — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:07:33 GMT

Here is an interesting article from ABC News (though the topic is well worn here on Lotterypost):

http://dailynews.att.net/cgi-bin/news?e=pub dt=060220 cat=frontpage st=frontpagelottery_winners_060220 src=abc

Top News

Jackpot! ... That's a Good Thing, Right?

Updated 1:36 PM ET February 20, 2006

Here's a statistic for the people of Lincoln as they await news of the $365 million lottery winner: Seventy percent of those who become suddenly wealthy squander it within a few short... [ More ]

Comment #31

JimmySand9 — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 18:56:20 GMT

I hope it's my brother Cliff, he lives in Lincoln.

Comment #30

Chewie — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 18:41:55 GMT

I believe 7:02 am Sunday is the time the message became available, rather than when the ticket was sold.

That is not the ticket in the picture. FOX news says the ticket was sold around 3;45 pm (I forgot the exact time) on Friday night. Four people bought tickets, three men, one woman. They are speculating it was a college person. Blew my whole theory of a last minute purchase. The winning ticket had already been bought 15 hours previously, when I went out and bought my (obviously) losing... [ More ]

Comment #29

Just6ntlc — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 18:24:07 GMT

Congratulations to the winning ticket in Nebraska. I hope the winner takes cash value. Also, I hope the winner doesn't get any financial problems later in life.

Comment #28

CASH Only — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 18:19:12 GMT

I believe 7:02 am Sunday is the time the message became available, rather than when the ticket was sold.

Comment #27

Chewie — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:48:21 GMT

Good point about the camera's. Why were they looking? Another point of validation? Isn't the ticket good enough? Suppose the buyer gave it to his niece, and died the same day, would that invalidate the ticket?

Pretty soon, there will be a camera in every toilet - then we will positively know who caused the plumbing backup.

Comment #26

CASH Only — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:40:03 GMT

The winner could be a 19- or 20-year old from nearby Iowa, where you have to be 21 to play the lottery. NE is the only state with a minimum of 19.

Comment #25

golotto — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:33:24 GMT

Deciding just how much to tip the person who sold the winning ticket would certainly be a difficult personal decision. If it was a qp that hit and they pressed the terminal button producing the winning string, I'd actually feel more pressure to give a bigger tip than if it was my own pick.

Comment #24

mylollipop — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:22:42 GMT

A very savvy connoisseur of various services did something one day at a restaurant that left me with a dropped jaw! We constantly had to get the waitresses' attention for services that she provided with a horrible attitude; you know, one of those attitudes that you should not let the trees outside even see! Anyway, my fellow diner took it all in stride, and at the end of the meal, provided a tip of a single penny! The explanation was, I always tip because of who I am; the tip they get is bec... [ More ]

Comment #23

fxsterling — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:22:19 GMT

I offer a car==== but they have to wish along with me . Also the store owners should get more from the lottery 50 k not good ? Other states give sellers more

Comment #22

fxsterling — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:20:02 GMT

I offer a car==== but they have to wish along with me . Also the store owners should get more from the lottery 50 k not good ? Other states give sellers more

Comment #21

Chewie — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:01:23 GMT

The last thing I would do is give that guy a tip. All he did was his job. You don't get a tip for doing you job, you get a tip for doing something aboive and beyound. Handing over a piece of paper I paid for doesn't qualify. Waitresses don't get a tip because they brought my meal. They get a tip because they acted nice and made sure I have a full drink. When I have to track them down to get a refill or to get the check, the deduction of the tip starts,

Comment #20

mylollipop — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:52:35 GMT

Exactly! Hey, maybe that is why I never get much off scratch offs ...I don't tip the cashier, who is obviously making the store loose money. LOL

Comment #19

tntea — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:41:40 GMT

We have customers who buys the clerk a PB ticket after making their purchases..

That would be as super cool tip if it hits for a big one.. In that event, I would want to share my tip with the customer who bought it for me..

Comment #18

tntea — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:40:19 GMT

Comment #17

tntea — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:34:32 GMT

A clerk that has been at the register for a few hours can help with the ticket selection if they pay attention.

One thing people ask me what is hitting? Funny to say, but I wouldn't buy what had hit.. Especially if it had hit within the last few tickets..

All hit.. what they want is money right.. the correct question.. What is due to hit... ? I am not allow to tell which ones just had a big winner.. that would cost the store money.. but I can lead them to a ticket that is due... [ More ]

Comment #16

Kidzmom — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:31:56 GMT

I just think that it should be up to the customer to give an employee a tip or not. I feel it is tasteless to think that the customer owes you something just because you are doing your job. A thank you and have a nice day should be the only thing expected.

Comment #15

mylollipop — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:28:19 GMT

Do you tip whether you win or loose when they have been nice to you? It would seem unfair, NOT to if you are a tipper. I like grocery stores that ask you not to tip their employess---service is a part of their job. However, I will still tip if I think the service was exceptional (my choice). I shop at those grocery chains because they have their pay at a level where the employees don't need a tip. The list for tipping, I thought, included:

Waiters/waitressesvaletsroom help in hotelsbagho... [ More ]

Comment #14

tntea — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:19:43 GMT

I have customers who tip well. If I am on the lotto line for the majority of the shift, I can lead customers to the rolls that are due to hit.. (That is if there wasn't a huge amount of take home tickets) I dont scratch on the job, (it wouldn't be fair) since I know when a roll is about to hit.. If I lead a customer to a $500 winner and they don't tip.. it is frustrating.. However, when I see a tipper in the store, I reserve my observation for them when they come up in line.. lol... [ More ]

Comment #13

DoubleDown — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:03:42 GMT

Excellent Point about the people expecting something.

Unfortunately, your sentiments are not shared by most.....

Where I buy my tickets, I always give the cashiers a tip when applicable.They are nice to me , unlike some places where they act like it is a bother to process lottery requests.

If I hit a scratcher for $50, the cashier usually gets a $5 or a $10 if they help me with my selection.

DD

Comment #12

mylollipop — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:00:45 GMT

. The gall of that employee! They'd be on the unemployment line if I owned the store! The store gets a bonus. Now an employee daring to think they are entitled to get any share of the win because they were doing the job they were paid to do!!?? Pluuuhhhheeeaaassee!. Cornhuskers must have nothing left but a cob of an employee.

Congrats to the winner, though. They're probably getting their affairs in order. Just hope the winners were a needy family

Comment #11

tntea — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:48:05 GMT

Here is to the newest winner.. Congrats... I for one is very happy for you. To be the one and only to receive the dreams millions had last week is Fantastic...

I think it is so funny for the seller of the ticket to suspect something from the winner.. lol We kid around while selling PB tickets.. customers promising us this or that if they hit.. They owe us nothing.. They gave us the dollar it took to play the string of numbers.. We sure do not owe them anything for the loser ticket... [ More ]

Comment #10

DoubleDown — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:46:13 GMT

I agree Jim.

They know WAY TOO MUCH

Comment #9

Chewie — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:35:22 GMT

I donno guy. A case of Twinkies might make your dream come true.

Comment #8

nelliemw — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:30:03 GMT

wow!!!!what a very lucky person(s) to defy all those odds.all i can say is CONGRATS

Comment #7

Uncle Jim — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:42:05 GMT

Good grief! Look at the time on that ticket. (Well one of them any way.) 7:02 AM! One things for sure...the Nebraska Lottery sure didn't waste any time validating that sale.

OK...now for the not so fun stuff: Someone is looking at video tape from the store trying to figure out who bought the ticket? Who? The Nebraska Lottery? Why? They already know the ticket was bought there. The Convenience Store people? Why? So they can mooch money from the winners? The Press? Why? So they... [ More ]

Comment #6

DoubleDown — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:31:48 GMT

As I have said many times, the winner is always the guy that buys a six pack and takes the few bills in change and says what the heck, gimme a few quick picks on that big lottery thing game, etc...

DD

Comment #5

LOTTOMIKE — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:28:16 GMT

yeah those quick picks seem to be the way to go.me i'll still always pick my own numbers.......

Comment #4

spy153 — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:27:40 GMT

well, If I EVER buy a qp again, it will be on friday. at 3:09pm

Comment #3

spy153 — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:25:27 GMT

I dont know lottomike, I've seen your numbers come close some times.

can you believe the winner bought a stupid qp

Comment #2

LOTTOMIKE — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:16:00 GMT

i have a better chance of playing a touch football game with elvis than i do of winning the powerball jackpot......

Comment #1

Chewie — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:12:42 GMT

I'm thinking Marlan Brando right about now.

Record Powerball lottery won by one Nebraskan

Lottery Post — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 11:35:13 GMT

Someone, somewhere in Nebraska held the only winning ticket for the record $365 million Powerball jackpot, but likely wasn't in a rush to come forward, lottery officials said Sunday.

The only ticket matching the winning numbers drawn Saturday night for the multistate lottery was sold at a a U-Stop convenience store in Lincoln, Nebraska Lottery spokesman Brian Rockey said.

It was the biggest jackpot on record for any lottery in the United States.

No one had come forward to claim the j... [ More ]