N.J. store seeking owner of $2.5 million winning lottery ticket

Comment #14

maringoman — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:18:09 GMT

I would not wait a heart beat if I ever hit the jackpot in New Jersey or New Hampshire, why? Because those two states do not have state tax for lottery winnings. Most states lottery tax is 5% which amounts to $125,000 of his prize money. I say claim your money before they change the law.

Comment #13

Halle99 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:06:03 GMT

They should just be happy that their store sold the winning ticket, although it's in the human nature wanting to know who...well if it's meant they will know.

Comment #12

GamerMom — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:50:31 GMT

I live in a relatively small city with no financial planners to speak of. I would actually be nervous about getting legal counsel on winning the lottery for fear it would be leaked to the press---I live in a non lottery state and it would be huge news locally.

Comment #11

louise black — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:44:21 GMT

I wouldn't tell anyone cause people would come out of the wood work once the people know u have money u can never get rest. don't tell y do they need to be told hog wash

Comment #10

jackpotismine — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:33:11 GMT

I agree. They probably expect some tip, for what? They didn't pick the winning numbers or when he/she was losing did they help. It burns me up. When they finally found out through the lottery office, I think that's enough. Bunch of leeches. Reminds me of Ralph from The Jeffersons always had his hand out expecting a tip for doing his job.

Comment #9

Todd — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:06:56 GMT

https://www.lotterypost.com/thread/188964

Comment #8

GamerMom — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:03:23 GMT

I would never set foot in the store again. You never know what would happen if they found out you were worth a couple of million

Comment #7

Littleoldlady — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:31:28 GMT

Maybe they are just old and tired and forgot they bought it. If I don't put my tickets where I can see them, I forget about them. and just maybe, they are taking their time to decide what they want to do.

Comment #6

MysteryMan424 — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:59:34 GMT

They still have time to cash. Hopefully they do soon and not forget, better to get that money working for you now instead of later. And do it anonymously, screw those publicity sluts.

Comment #5

amininflorida — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:57:42 GMT

In 2008, there was nearly$40 million in forfeited New Jersey Lottery winnings, according to anannual audit report.

See to me that is INSANE!!! I mean. why bother buying tickets if you're not going to check them

Comment #4

Piaceri — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:25:36 GMT

I don't know, but I think it's kind of creepy. Yeah, I know, it's very exciting to have a winner....but this situation is just a bit on the creepy side for me.

If I was the winner, I would be curious, and maybe just a little angry. The winner is not obligated to that store or those people for anything. What do they think they will get out of it? A tip? Before going to claim the winnings, I would go in there and sort of bring up the topic....ask them why they think it is important for them to... [ More ]

Comment #3

MaddMike51 — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:21:11 GMT

Maybe they're seeking advice from an attorney and financial adviser and are getting their ducks in a row before claiming the prize.That would be the prudent way to go.

Comment #2

ThatScaryChick — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:08:01 GMT

We would like to congratulate them, Cirelli said. You would think that if someone won $2.5 million, they would come in and say, 'Hello'.

Why would they think that? I know I probably wouldn't go back to the store and annoucne I am the winner. Maybe the person who won doesn't want the extra attention. Or maybe they haven't even looked at their tickets to see if they won.

Comment #1

chasingadream — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:49:40 GMT

i just checked the ticket that I have and it wasn't me. I happened to be in NJ for New Years and bought a Pick 6 ticket. But the draw dates on mine are Jan 01 - Jan 26. oh well.......back to the drawing board.

N.J. store seeking owner of $2.5 million winning lottery ticket

Lottery Post — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:24:51 GMT

Wanted: The winner of a $2.5 million Pick 6 Lotto ticket.

The Quick Mart on Washington Valley Road has posted a letter from the New Jersey Lottery congratulating the store owners for having sold the top winning ticket in the Dec. 29, 2008, Pick 6 Lotto drawing, but those who work there can't figure out who bought the winning ticket.

When people ask who won, we say, We have no idea,' said Tony Cirelli, a store employee.

The store still has the Pick 6 Lotto winning numbers posted on the... [ More ]