Ga. maintenance man wins Mega Millions lottery jackpot

Comment #43

KY Floyd — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 17:50:56 GMT

Being richer, they can probably afford to buy more crack, too, but I'm guessing there's something more than disposable income that people consider when deciding what to spend their money on.

Comment #42

KY Floyd — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 17:46:07 GMT

The first sentence of your advice is almost certainly incorrect. Tax laws will be slightly different in each state, but the purpose of states' tax laws are to get what they can, and they've had years to figure all the angles and tweak the laws to their advantage. For the most part, if you earn income while living in a particular state you will owe tax on that income. You don't owe taxes because you claim a lottery prize, you owe taxes because you win a lottery prize. In some cases you may be abl... [ More ]

Comment #41

maringoman — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:50:14 GMT

ya think? i should think massachusetts being richer than other states should be able to spend more on the lottery, ah well, i'll start buying $10 of megamillions on a single game once in a while

Comment #40

wizeguy — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 22:35:10 GMT

Yes, he picked cash.

Comment #39

wizeguy — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 22:33:26 GMT

Congrats, Ben Chason, and good luck

Comment #38

nomoneybabe — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:26:39 GMT

Hello hsvscubaski,

Becuase they don't believe they will won . The winner also like us when they are not a winner yet.

Just always check the tickets....

For the winner of this time, he is 52, and I think most of us in here is younger than he ...let's dream on and be patient

Comment #37

dumars798 — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 05:05:37 GMT

WTG...THAT'S A LOTTA DOUGH

Comment #36

Just6ntlc — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 03:39:08 GMT

This is a great story. Did he pick cash? I hope he doesn't have financial problems later in life.

Comment #35

sirbrad — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:09:53 GMT

The whole tax thing puts a serious damper on the lottery. I don't think they should get a thing after the 25% deduction, which is still even too much. I also doubt they continue taking 10% a year, because they would slowly deplete you of your fortune.

Especially if you choose not to collect interest, they can't touch your money. The ones to talk to are tax professional for the facts. As far as systems go, yes sometimes they tend to inhibit your progress. That is why I also have a system, get... [ More ]

Comment #34

RJOh — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:12:17 GMT

Most people think that their tax liability is dependent on their situation when they collect their money, but courts have decided many times that it depends on their situation when they win the money or even when they bought the ticket some time. Collecting the money after they get divorced doesn't eliminate their spouses share and collecting the money after moving doesn't eliminate their state or city taxes. Most states and cities calculate taxes owed them on a percent of your total yearly in... [ More ]

Comment #33

hsvscubaski — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:48:51 GMT

Thanks rdc

I know that states tax entertainers (football players, singers, Rush Limbaugh) when they are in state That's why Rush moved to Fl and hates it when there is a hurricane and he has to go to NYC. Had not heard you can be taxed on telecommuting when you never went to state. I have friends that live in TN and work in AL and have to pay AL tax.

Comment #32

hsvscubaski — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:41:40 GMT

I think I remember reading that someone presented a ticket for validation but did not claim till after they got their ducks in a row. Also have heard of putting is a plastic bag and freezing.

Comment #31

rdc137 — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:40:52 GMT

Your tax liability would be based on when you are actually paid the money. If you establish Tennessee residency prior to claiming the ticket, then you would be claiming it as a Tennessee resident. However, don't be surprised if Alabama tries to take some money from you too. Believe it or not, states define a resident differently, and can have multiple types of residency (voting vs. taxes). Unfortunately, it's illegal, but you would have to literally make a federal case out of it, and you'd proba... [ More ]

Comment #30

c*aramel — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:35:36 GMT

I sure would like to know Mr. Chason's birthdate and time or view his horoscope and have a horoscope of the time he bought the quick picks. Being an astrology buff, I know that there are some very lucky times in everyone's life. It may not be in the plan for everyone to become a millionaire but I know astrology can help pinpoint the best times to win something. Blackapple and Libra Dave can attest to that. I will bet that Pluto was making some great aspects in Chason's chart. Pluto rules one i... [ More ]

Comment #29

hsvscubaski — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:32:12 GMT

Sirbrad

I am financially astue and could handle that part w/o hiring a financial planner. How ever would defintly need lawyer to set up a trust to own the ticket between me and the kids. Also a question I have always had, that would need answered is, for tax purposes when do you incur the liability. For example if I hit in Dec 06 and don't claim till Jan 07 which year is my tax liability. Also I live in AL. If I win in TN can I sell my house in AL, establish TN residence before I claim an... [ More ]

Comment #28

hsvscubaski — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:15:21 GMT

AMEN DD

It would be a month or more before I claimed. Get the trusts set up. Change phone. Move to TN or Texas (No Income tax

Comment #27

RJOh — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:18:33 GMT

If there were more educated/prepared people playing the lotteries there would be more of them winning the jackpots. Educated/prepared people think playing lotteries is a waste of money so they have nobody but themselves to blame if they aren't winning more, besides the stock markets need players too.

As for those system players spending a $100 per drawing, if they have that kind of money to waste they already have more money than they can handle.

Lotteries aren't designed to make smart or... [ More ]

Comment #26

Rick G — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:59:50 GMT

I agree with Shane3. Over-analyzing jackpot games seems to be detrimental.

I hope Shane's uneasy feelings about Mr. Carson's future are incorrect. I like the guy.

Comment #25

Shane3 — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:31:17 GMT

When you use systems....you are actually handicapping your chances to win....don't ask me why....it is just the way it is. Working a group of numbers is guranteed to keep the grand prize running away from you like a plagued. In playing the Lotto it doesn't play to be smart....cause you will outsmart yourself. It is simply the game design.

Enjoy Mr Carson!!!...........unfortunately I have that uneasy feeling that this guy is going to end up on the news....and not for good.

Comment #24

Raven62 — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:17:23 GMT

Because they buy fewer Tickets than folks in other States

Comment #23

rdc137 — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:04:20 GMT

WOW! I almost had a seizure looking at this post

Comment #22

sirbrad — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:14:53 GMT

Exactly. It is not so much what you do, as what you tell everyone you will do. Jackpot paranoia is what feeds many of these so called professional leeches. Some are legitimate, but many look to capitalize off your big win. I would not say anything to anyone until the money was in my bank account. It is just sad that there are so many potential obstacles involved after beating such high odds. It is best to give very little or false information for your own protection at the press conference.

T... [ More ]

Comment #21

SassyOhio — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:59:48 GMT

You know I really really do. Yeah I think that if you dont feel that your responsible enough to handle it then seek some advice... But I of course would not go to the office on a sunday lol but I would be there bright and early the next opened day.. I look at it this way, we waited long enough to finally be a winner, why wait longer? I would love to be in his shoes!! Hey I would have done the same thing... just would not have made any EARLY USSUMPTIONS of what I would be doing with the money... [ More ]

Comment #20

maringoman — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:18:19 GMT

why dont massachusetts people ever win the megamillion jackpots? i feel as if i should relocate or something equally as stupid as that

Comment #19

maringoman — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:09:27 GMT

How come no one from MASSACHUSETTS ever win the mega millions jack pots? I feel i should move out

Comment #18

Qdg99 — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:29:19 GMT

I say congarts to this man. Yes he has had some loose lips but the fact that he wants to HELP others and do something to help build the kingdom of THE LORD is going to be a bigger blessing for him that the 66 million that is now in his bank account. He is educated in the LORD it appears. You can't get more educated than that.

Comment #17

psykomo — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:47:18 GMT

$$$$$$$$$$$OOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYY........RICK!!!!!!!!

I build the DARN things, please donot lecture meeeeeeeeeeeeeee

about a HAMMER...........(just L@@K at the FACTs of this WINNER??

PSYKOMO re$pect$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

ALL PROFE$$ION$ ...............SAVY????

where are your..............

CONGRAT$$$$$$

to this .......... FAMILY!!!!!

GO>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>FISH !!!!

LOL

PSYKOMO... [ More ]

Comment #16

weshar75 — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:36:38 GMT

It is nice to see someone that you can identify with make it big. I like to see the average person win the lottery because then I think that maybe it can happen to me. I would like the chance to live the good life while I have air to breath in these lungs. Who cares what he does with his winnings any way. When you have the title Lottery winner you can be as stupid or smart with your winnings as humanly possible. Hence the title Lottery winner.-weshar75

Comment #15

Rick G — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:23:37 GMT

If you were a maintenance man like I am, you would understand that the hammer represented the work he did. I am truly happy for this guy because it gives blue collar folks like me hope that it can happen to us too.

Plus, he can communicate.

Comment #14

psykomo — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 04:55:50 GMT

LOTTERY POST members pro/say MGM winner DEAD!!!

sorry to lo$e this GREAT MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

very sad............beliver'$

GOD BLE$$....agai N

PSYKOMO

Comment #13

Rick G — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 04:35:32 GMT

I'm happy for the maintenance man.

Comment #12

Trained2beRich — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 04:15:14 GMT

maybe he is mature enough and he did not get too excited. My only thing is all the things he has already said he is verbally going to do. I dont have an issue with the church thing...but a nephew who wants to be a minister? He does not have an established congregation or following. And to build a church. how big and who will own the title? the nephew, the church or the board members. I think half the money(around 35 million) will be spent the first year and some tax issues will happen next

Comment #11

nomoneybabe — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 03:01:07 GMT

Hello.

I really don't know and don't understand why someone look at the immediated claim winner with a negative thinking and even think that they are kind of uneducation ???

I'd like to say that I am college graduated, and If I won big, I will come to the lottery headquater as soon as I can . Because I think if I spend time with finance advisor with ticket unclaimed I may be scared to death. And claiming soon is my first choice!

If we claim soon at the lottery main office, will we lost... [ More ]

Comment #10

Raven62 — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 02:15:12 GMT

Lady Luck shined her light on him!

Congrats to the Money WINNER

Comment #9

sirbrad — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 01:47:17 GMT

Ironically it doesn't seem that the educated/prepared lottery players are the ones winning big most of the time, if any. Education also comes in many forms, some might say it is actually very intelligent not to allow lawyers, advisors, and financial planners win the lottery every time you do, and control your destiny. It is bad enough the IRS does. They all want you to assume you can't live without them, so they can jump on for the ride.

Most will be fine provided they have enough sense to h... [ More ]

Comment #8

psykomo — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 01:28:21 GMT

Congrat$$$....Mr. Cha$on:

you are a very $MART MAN !!!!

GOD BLESS!!!!!

LOL

PSYKOMO

Comment #7

JAP69 — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 23:27:08 GMT

Right now, I got $600 in there, so it's gonna change it pretty good, said Chason.

Comment #6

psykomo — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 23:09:56 GMT

It L@@K$ to me that he has a darn G@@D

LOTTERY Education

(JUST BUY)

QUICK-PICK$

When you win.............put the money in

step (1) BANK

step (2) Buy more quick-pick$$$$

step (3) $pend the MONEY$$$$$

step (4) Buy land as He suggested!

LOL

PSYKOMO

Comment #5

delS — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:24:30 GMT

When I use the term education, I'm speaking not about schooling education, but I am speaking about wealth, money, and lottery education.

Comment #4

psykomo — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:22:04 GMT

Wach a you all..........

tonkin bout, no egdeca

tion, can you spell.....

matancce man???????

HE got de mony n ban

$$$$NOW$$$$

This is a good example of how long it takes to get a very, very

BIG JACKPOT.......................$ETTLED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SMART MAN

PSYKOMO

Comment #3

delS — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:59:11 GMT

DoubleDown-

I'm with you. This guy, I am happy for him. But the suddenness in which he has come forth is an indicator that he doesn't have the education and info to properly manage this huge winning!

Hopefully he still will change course with quickness and fade to black.

Comment #2

psykomo — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:08:46 GMT

CONGRAT$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Bainbridge, Georgia.......WINNER

of million$$$$$ of DOLLAR$$$$ MEGA MILLION!!!

Psykomo......SEZ....... QUICK-PICK$$

LakeSeminole in Bainbridge, Georgia............is famous for

great fishing now the mega million........... JACKPOT !

There is also, BIG CATFISH in this HOLE someone

may just be the lucky winner of next FANTASY-FIVE

<>JACKPOT$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

<>

Quick-Pick

Comment #1

DoubleDown — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:50:09 GMT

I hope Mr Chason is wise..

It troubles me when someone runs to the lottery office as quickly as he did ( Sunday ??) without getting the proper financial advice and legal representation...

DD

Ga. maintenance man wins Mega Millions lottery jackpot

Lottery Post — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:36:01 GMT

A 52-year-old maintenance man collected a $163 million lottery jackpot Monday. Now you can call him a retired maintenance man.

Ben Chason chose to take his winnings in a lump sum, receiving about $66 million after taxes.

Chason bought the winning ticket in Friday's Mega Millions drawing at a convenience store in Bainbridge, where he was a maintenance man for the housing authority.

Asked if he will continue working for the housing authority, Chason replied, I'm retired.

Chason bough... [ More ]