$207M Mega Millions lottery winners happy, but waiting

Comment #51

DC81 — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:32:07 GMT

Why are you asking Todd?? No one here is one of the winners and even if all those employees quit there's a likely chance that the city will just eliminate the position instead of replacing it.

Comment #50

Mr-Dave — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:27:29 GMT

Seeing that I am presently unemployed... Do you know if your job will be available some time in the coming new year of 2009.

Yours or your fellow worker.. Please let me know all right.. Thanks and Seasonal Greetings to you and your families.

Comment #49

Halle99 — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:49:56 GMT

Hi RJOh,

Do you have any pool rules.

Thanks

Comment #48

LckyLary — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:43:41 GMT

PEACE everyone!!!

My 2 cents left over from MM purchase that didn't win..

-The Kroger store is free to give its share where it wants to, and the consumers should be all made aware of their decision and then decide whether or not to shop there. If Kroger made a poor choice then they would lose sales.

-The Kroger employees deserve a bonus anyway, even if there were no winning ticket. Although the only Kroger employee who helped in any way for these people to win was when they chose an exa... [ More ]

Comment #47

ThatScaryChick — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:36:21 GMT

Aw, here is your true self, you proved me right. When the going gets tuff you insult. Predicatable and pathetic, but you knew that already. Right? I knew it would come out. Actually, I have a life and you're boring. And my family...well they love me.

Oh and you fail hard for bringing my family into this. That right there is what is really pathetic..

Comment #46

BaristaExpress — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:33:29 GMT

LMFAO ahh come-on you got to be kidding me right? That just tells me that you have no life and that you spend way to much time on the internet to have something like that so readily available on your hard drive..... How Pathetic! But more so I feel terrible for your family.

Comment #45

ThatScaryChick — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:23:47 GMT

Yawn...I knew you'd be back w/ the same ole' delusions. lol. TL;DR. This is for you

Comment #44

BaristaExpress — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:18:34 GMT

I called you out on the fact that you can't comprehend what you read, plain and simple! I never called GM a 10 year old, like you tried to say I did! I don't take to kindly to anyone putting words in my mouth! I don't give a hoot if I had been mean/rude in what I said to GM or not, because of their inability to also comprehend what they read! Heck I guess you two could be called two peas in a pod! And if anyone attacked anyone here without provocation, that distinction solely goes to you again... [ More ]

Comment #43

ThatScaryChick — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:19:53 GMT

Sure you aren't. lol. Go ahead and pretend it doesn't bother you, cause I know it does. I was calling you out on one thing (being rude) and that is it. Can you comprehend that I was only talking about that one thing from the start? I doubt it. Keep on keeping on with trying to change the whole point of this conversation. It must help you cope. And I read your posts fine. I Just do not agree with your belitting. Understand. You're not going to get a Yes sir, you're right. out of me. Just like I k... [ More ]

Comment #42

BaristaExpress — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:06:41 GMT

I'm not in the least pissed about anything. You have yet to call me on a thing other than the fact that I have been rude and I said maybe your right on that. But that's it nothing more. I don't care if someone else said for me to chill, big deal! No feelings hurt here! Wow, I was called out for being rude, blah blah blah. And you need to face the facts you have been called on your inability to comprehend what you read and had your nose rubbed in it! Facts are facts and I have more of them to bac... [ More ]

Comment #41

ThatScaryChick — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:29:38 GMT

Blah, blah, blah. You didn't call me on anything. I called it on you because it was the truth. If you can read what you wrote and see that when GM didn't agree with you and you got nasty, then that is not my problem. The fact is, you are pissed because you're the one who got called out and it hurt your feelings. I don't feel bad or shame or whatever it is that you think I should feel about this conversation. I was defending someone who was getting picked on because she didn't agree with you. It... [ More ]

Comment #40

BaristaExpress — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:05:35 GMT

It's ok to comment on my post and to call it whatever you like or anyone else for that fact! I could careless if you think what I have said on this post subject is nonsense or not! And now you're attacking me from another direction by saying what I have wrote as being rude. And maybe you are right in that regard. I'm not the one who can't handle being called on something, That distinction goes to you ScaryChick. I don't change directions as to draw someones attention away from my short comings,... [ More ]

Comment #39

rubberbandman — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:52:46 GMT

Dude, chillax; it's not a big deal, when you win you can decide what you can do with your winnings, but not everyone share your philosophy on distibution, keep that in mind.

p.s. there are multiple sides to an argument, and i think some of us needs to remember that fact

my two cents

Comment #38

ThatScaryChick — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:30:45 GMT

This is an open forum. I will stick my nose wherever I want. If you don't want people commenting on your posts, post to a personal blog. This isn't your personal forum where you get to spout nonsense and not be called on it. Oh and FYI, I don't need any lessons from you. Go ahead and reread your own posts. It looks like you need to. By the way, I'm not the only one who read your post as being rude so whatever.

Comment #37

BaristaExpress — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:24:09 GMT

Hey ScaryChick, FYI I think you also need a lesson or two in how to comprehend what you read! Not to only see what you want to see! Now read this and next time make sure you read what you're reading correctly before you open your mouth and stick your nose in where it doesn't belong! You Got That! This is what I said and I quote: I think a 10 year old comprehends more than that person does unquote. That statement doesn't in the least call GM a 10 year old! What it says is as plain as the nose on... [ More ]

Comment #36

Stew12 — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:01:41 GMT

I think donatine to charity is definitely not a bad move, but I also think giving the employees a bonus wouldn't have been a bad move either. If I worked at an establishment that received a bonus out of the blue, I would hope they would share it with all of the hard working employees, but if I found out it went to a charity instead I would not be dissapointed. Hey, at least the CEO didn't just get a $100,000 bonus.

Taking care of the 'little guy' in your company is a nice gesture, but so is d... [ More ]

Comment #35

DC81 — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:12:32 GMT

While I agree with most of what you said, there are some things I have to disagree with.

1. Getting any friends and family involved, even if they are tax lawyers and accountants. There are potential dangers in doing so that might not happen using people you have no relationship with. Granted I do not know your aunt, the person she works with or friend but there are potential conflicts that could cause more trouble than it's worth. Even with a signed agreement it doesn't mean that it won't... [ More ]

Comment #34

ThatScaryChick — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:21:13 GMT

I've been quiet for a while now on this post, but I'm not going to be anymore. Why so hostile? Is it really necessary to be so rude to people who disagree with you? There is a way to gets ones point across without belittling someone. GamerMom has as much right to her opinion as you do. Refering to her as a 10 year old because she doesn't agree with you makes your behavior look like a child. Maybe she comprehends what you are saying, but she just doesn't agree with you. Seriously, try to calm dow... [ More ]

Comment #33

Hira — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:06:54 GMT

Congratulations to all ! God Bless and Merry Christmas.

Hira

Comment #32

justpicky03 — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:22:13 GMT

I'M HAPPY FOR THEM .....

If I won that large amount of money , one thing , I would NOT DO , let the world know about it .

Go through a TRUST COMPANY or keep my name out of the media . Do alot of research where

this can happen .

1. Sign 2. safe deposit box 3. Keep it to myself 4. Hire a friend of mine who's a TAX LAWYER , plus my cousin works for this Tax lawyer in the

same office , she's an Accountant . Make sure BOTH has to sign a paper where they can't tell who won th... [ More ]

Comment #31

BaristaExpress — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:06:26 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by GamerMom on December 17, 2008

can you think of any better way to donate that 100K than to do it within your own community?

Um...donate it to the people that keep the money making machine that is Kroger afloat? It never fails to amaze me how little lower tier employees are appreciated yet without them the company would sink within a day.

Hey KY Floyd, Do you really think that GM person is going to comprehend that in the slightest way? I th... [ More ]

Comment #30

BaristaExpress — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:01:21 GMT

Here, Here KY Floyd, well said

Comment #29

KY Floyd — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:19:18 GMT

That's essentially what they're doing. Kroger's is kept afloat by the community that shops there. By donating to charity, they're giving the money back to the community.

Comment #28

KY Floyd — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:17:24 GMT

Every dime they spend on legitimate expenses is deductible, so givingit to the employees would be at least as good as giving it to charity,as far as taxes go. Apparently they're trying to be a good corporatecitizen and give back to the community that supports them.

as far as giving it to the employees, why do they deserve anything? What did any of them do that is special? They sold a lottery ticket. Whoop dee freaking doo. As far as effort goes, that ticket was just like all the losers they s... [ More ]

Comment #27

four4me — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:40:03 GMT

Kroger's has it's own foundation as i said it is probably in their guidelines to donate any proceeds from the lottery to the foundation they already have in place.

http://www.thekrogerco.com/documents/KrogerFoundationReportFINALJune7.pdf

Comment #26

Halle99 — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:19:05 GMT

Hi randy-red or any Lottery post winners.

I wish them all the best too. Do you have any rules for being in a pool. I am trying to make a pool but I don't have any rules. Please help me out.

Thanks.

Comment #25

BaristaExpress — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:09:10 GMT

BarristaExpress, I don't understand why distrbuting bonus money among Kroger employees would piss you off so much. Kroger never specified which charities the 100k would go to, so there is a possibility the money would not even end up at the homeless shelter. And even if the money did end up at the homeless shelter it's not like the money goes directly to the families living there. The money would be used to help provide goods and services to the people living there. I don't think that the shelte... [ More ]

Comment #24

RJOh — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:22:58 GMT

Kroger has lots of stores all over Ohio. In some areas, they have several stores in the same city and some of their employees work at more than one of them. It could be a real headache trying to divide the bonus money among the employees who spent some time in the store that sold the winning ticket in a fair manner. This is all avoided by simply giving the money to charity. Besides Christmas is about giving not receiving and any employee who doesn't like their company policies is free to work so... [ More ]

Comment #23

s5thomps — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:49:21 GMT

Comment #22

randy-red — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:38:43 GMT

I WISH THEM ALL THE BEST. I ALSO HAVE A MEGA MILLIONS CLUB, THERE IS 11 MEMBERS. I KNOW WHEN WE WIN I WILL BE SHOUTING FROM THE ROOF TOPS.ALL ARE MEMBERS NEED

MONEY. WE WILL HIT THE JACK POT.

Comment #21

GamerMom — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:36:25 GMT

I wouldn't be jobless, I would get a job at Kroger

hhahahahahahahahaha

seriously switch to decaf. you seem wayyy to upset over this.

Comment #20

four4me — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:06:00 GMT

Kroger's is unionized they start their employees out at something like 6.50 an hour. I'm sure many of them would like a piece of the action. Many a store manager in other stores has given employees a share of the lottery commission award. But i think because Kroger's is a corporation it's up to the field office to do with the commission whatever they want. And it's probably in the charter to donate lottery commissions to charitable organizations.

Comment #19

BaristaExpress — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:55:05 GMT

Sorry folks for my bluntness, but it's people like those two that really piss me off! Especially now around Christmas.

I could bet a billion dollars that if those two were the ones who didn't have a job and were living on the street or with some friends or in the shelter with their family; They'd be the first to complain to Kroger headquarters for giving all that money to the employees instead of spreading the wealth around to all the local charities within the community that could have help... [ More ]

Comment #18

BaristaExpress — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:07:49 GMT

Wrong Again! But this person who wrote that above is LIVING PROOF THAT THE EMPLOYER OWES ME SOMETHING WAY OF THINKING MENTALITY SYNDROME is still alive and strong in this nation! Oh and don't forget the WITHOUT ME YOUR COMPANY IS NOTHING WAY OF THINKING TOO is still alive in this nation! Thank You GamerMom.

For every one person that's working at that Store their are 30 people just waiting to take a job at that store. There is no shortage of people to fill a job opening at a grocery store, no... [ More ]

Comment #17

GamerMom — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:54:02 GMT

can you think of any better way to donate that 100K than to do it within your own community?

Um...donate it to the people that keep the money making machine that is Kroger afloat? It never fails to amaze me how little lower tier employees are appreciated yet without them the company would sink within a day.

Comment #16

BaristaExpress — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:22:14 GMT

I strongly disagree! Look you two, Kroger is a nice size corporation that already gives to charities on a regular basis's but on a corporate level to the large charities! But this time it's different, they get to donate the money (100K) locally to those charities around the area that that Kroger store serves. Now let me ask, can you think of any better way to donate that 100K than to do it within your own community? I sure as hell can't! But I'm not one of those types of people who thinks that t... [ More ]

Comment #15

LckyLary — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:19:20 GMT

Big O. should just order the Gov't to print out a pile of Benjamins and send it via armoured courier to Piqua (or wherever needed!) to give to the charities. Instead of spread the wealth it would be print the wealth ? OK, food for thought: what would happen if everyone in the country won or was given $1M cash each person simultaneously, rather than the paltry stimulus amount? The answer to that is the same as why only a few people win the big one .

Ironic how the Lottery does the exact opposi... [ More ]

Comment #14

emilyg — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:02:49 GMT

Exactly.

Comment #13

LckyLary — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:47:02 GMT

When you divide the after-tax lump sum by 16, it comes out about the same you'd get as a sole winner of the minimum jackpot. The idea of these pools is so that you're playing the equivalent of 80 tickets but as if for the minimum pot, which would be equivalent to playing $5 yourself on your local State's Lotto. I join them if I can because even $2M would be life-changing.

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, I am not related to or know anyone in Piqua, and my only connection there is... [ More ]

Comment #12

s5thomps — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:33:34 GMT

Thanks GamerMom!, That is exactly the point that I was trying to make.

Comment #11

GamerMom — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:19:08 GMT

I agree; I think anybody working at Kroger would be just as deserving of that money as any charity. I can't imagine they make much more than minimum wage. how sad. It would be interesting to note where Kroger donated it's $$$ to.

Comment #10

ThatScaryChick — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:15:07 GMT

I also agree.

Comment #9

justxploring — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:50:57 GMT

Comment #8

RJOh — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:34:35 GMT

What better way to spread the wealth than to donate the money to local charities

Comment #7

justxploring — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:33:19 GMT

I agree with Todd. In Florida only one winner is paid if a group wins. An attorney can set up a Trust and the check will be payable to the Trust, taxes will be deducted, and then the attorney can split the shares according to the agreement. At least that's the way I understand the rules.

Comment #6

Todd — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:24:19 GMT

Actually, it has more to do with what state they won the prize in (Ohio). If I recall, several years ago a group of Georgia players split a Mega Millions jackpot and was able to get payouts in different ways. Also, it's possible that the lawyer quoted in the article was wrong.

Comment #5

LottoPools — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:41:24 GMT

Mmmmm. Wasn't it a situation similar to this one that caused a lawsuit in CA? Someone who usually played in a MM pool didn't play when the group won but they thought they were entitled to some of the money so they sued and held up payment of the winnings. Don't remember what the outcome was. I hope this group doesn't have this problem. I like lottery pools but they have to be more structured than this one. I'll be glad when it's my pool's turn to win. We've been playing for a few years and haven... [ More ]

Comment #4

s5thomps — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:49:52 GMT

I am glad that it was a group that won and not one indivdual. Like President-elect Obama said to Joe the Plumber, Let's spread the wealth around! I also think that Kroger should have split the bonus money among their employees that work there. That would have been a nice bonus for the holidays. I think that the company was just looking at the tax implications of donating 100K.

Comment #3

Stew12 — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:03:12 GMT

If it's a group, they all have to agree on the type of payment, she said.

Interesting that with Powerball, the payments can be split individually with some members receiving cash and the others receiving annuity if they so desire.

Comment #2

x1kosmic — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:51:58 GMT

Let's see..... 16 people won something like $140 Million to split?

I'm pretty sure they can quit their jobs, collect 401k's retirement, and all that.

It'll open up jobs for folks who need, and want to work.

Mabey someday my group will get Lucky. (we've got 20 people

Comment #1

RJOh — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:32:07 GMT

The winning ticket was sold at a Kroger supermarket, where store officials said the $100,000 received from the lottery for selling the winning ticket will be donated to local charities.

Employees at this store won't have to think about how they will spend their share of the store bonus for selling the winning ticket since they don't get a share. In the past some LP members who worked at a store that sold lottery tickets thought they were entitled to something if their store sold a jackpot wi... [ More ]

$207M Mega Millions lottery winners happy, but waiting

Lottery Post — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:13:57 GMT

A city streets department employee from Piqua, Ohio, confirmed he is one of the winners of a $207 million Mega Millions jackpot and said that all but one of the winning ticket holders are also city employees.

When the time's right, we'll come forward, the Piqua man said on Sunday, Dec. 14.

He spoke on condition that his name and age not be published yet, citing a desire not to upstage his fellow winners. 16 people have a stake in the winnings; 14 are from the streets department.

The ma... [ More ]