Arkansas Powerball lottery winner in no rush to claim jackpot

Comment #17

time*treat — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:49:13 GMT

http://www.usamega.com/powerball-jackpot.asp

Comment #16

Grovel — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:54:16 GMT

I think that is what is going to get the most people in trouble if they win.

I've been trying to look up what the amount is in arkansas just in case I win.

Comment #15

Lucky4Life — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:29:51 GMT

don't forget about gift tax when you are giving $$ away

Comment #14

dpoly1 — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:05:38 GMT

How very minority racist of you!?!?!?!?!

I bet weenz rednecks have scanners at each machine to make sure we win !

As for comments that are germaine to this thread ........

I already have a plan - since I have been playing since the begining of the PA Lottery - there has been ample time to figure out what I need to do if I would win.

Comment #13

time*treat — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:13:03 GMT

The tickets don't care. The banks in a 20 mile radius don't care. Car and home salesmen don't care.

When you got the big bucks, no one cares WHAT you look like. Didn't you see 'Flavor of Love

Comment #12

rdgrnr — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:59:01 GMT

Yeah, what she said.

I can't articulate when I been slammin' Jack all night.

Spread the love, not the hate.

Comment #11

ThatScaryChick — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:31:04 GMT

C'mon. What does it matter what the skin color of the winner is? If you had read some of the past news stories that have been posted here, you would know that there have been quite a few black people that have won. Some examples within the last few months: This guy, or this guy. Oh and watch out...here is a guy who is young and black!

And I'm not going to even get into the whole old people winning more debate. People of many different ages win. People of different colors win. The drawing and... [ More ]

Comment #10

rdgrnr — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:11:45 GMT

I don't know what the statistics are but I can tell you that whatever demographic buys the most tickets will win the most jackpots.

Do you find that unfair

Comment #9

LadyMylena — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:18:24 GMT

Oops, I might also add that some of that is going to help others, and the remainder after that, will be in the will. I don't need ALL that money, and neither does my family (they will already be taken care of). If it's a really BIG jackpot, we couldn't use all of that in our lifetime. lol So, a good portion will be given to the needy.

Comment #8

LadyMylena — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:47:32 GMT

Me, too.

I assure you, there would be no hesitation...I would be there the very next business day to claim it, I don't want any advisors, as I trust myself the most. I will claim it anonymous, lump sum and direct deposit. Then I will spend a couple of days, paying off every debt I have (it wouldn't take long), go buy the house I want, buy both of my oldest daughters a new car, pay all my utility bills in advance...and withdraw the rest and shove it somewhere that the sun doesn't shine, and no... [ More ]

Comment #7

time*treat — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:15:04 GMT

The bank's money is separate from the customers' money. Their bailing out doesn't include you.

Look at what happened to the funds of people who had over $100,000 at IndyMac; it was considered a major bank.

Comment #6

Grovel — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:24:55 GMT

I don't see the point of putting your money into different accounts just to make sure it's insured. As long as you put it into a major bank, you can always count on the goverment to bail them out if they run into trouble.

Comment #5

HaveABall — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:21:25 GMT

First, request an emergency 2-week vacation from work once you've won the jackpot.

Second, make a 3 hour joint appointment to meet with a well seasoned tax attorney and financial advisor (be sure it's a joint meeting) -- that way in your bouncing off the clouds state if you miss something the tax attorney can be your backup. Inform these hired advisors of your favorite charities (or new ones if you haven't helped any recently) debts, vehicle, education, guardianship, and housing situation (ha... [ More ]

Comment #4

HaveABall — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:37:39 GMT

Oh, great, luvrh ... now we're all thinking about stripping again

Comment #3

Lucky4Life — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:37:33 GMT

Comment #2

luvrh — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:40:26 GMT

After I win...I will be there the next business day to claim my money...I already know what to do.

Comment #1

time*treat — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:20:48 GMT

I so want a pair of those Powerball WinnerTM shoes.

Arkansas Powerball lottery winner in no rush to claim jackpot

Lottery Post — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:27:46 GMT

Work might not be the top priority for someone who's just won the lottery, but financial experts say deciding what to do with a multimillion-dollar prize is a job in itself.

The holder of the winning ticket in Powerball's Jan. 2 jackpot drawing, a ticket sold at a Mayflower convenience store, still had not claimed the $25 million prize Tuesday, a delay Arkansas' lottery director says is understandable considering the big decisions to be made.

Put yourself in the Powerball winner's shoes,... [ More ]