N.J. school board member claims $211.7M Powerball jackpot

Comment #45

BLL512 — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:48:22 GMT

That's Morocco indiana

Comment #44

BLL512 — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:47:46 GMT

Yah the man from indiana that didn't claim the prize is me. Some man named Mark truelock told the town of Morocco and a man named Josh Clemmons. Clemmons is a satanist and broke in with tranquilizers and stold the ticket that was on a desk under a paper. If you see either one of them bust them once in the head. True story and the law is a failure.

Comment #43

KY Floyd — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:27:19 GMT

The idea of creating an alterate address might work, but there are some serious limitations.

1. The lottery will anounce where the ticket was sold, so using an address that's far away probably won't throw anyone off the tracl if htey really want to figure out who you are.

2. What's your name? If your name is John Smith and the ticket was bought near a large town, you've probaly go tnothing to worry about, as liong as you don't do a press conference and let them get a picture. The problem i... [ More ]

Comment #42

KY Floyd — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:14:07 GMT

This law has nothing to do with the identity of winners. It's a consumer protection law designed to protect winners of annuities who might consider selling their future payments for cash upfront from outfits like JG Wentworth.

Comment #41

Starr920 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:49:22 GMT

IGlenn, after reading your post, I did a little research. I was surprised to found that the New Jersey lottery laws were amended in September 2007 to make it virtually impossible to transfer or assign winnings to another person or entity without a court order!!! Makes me wonder how many other states have taken this ridiculous kind of action to keep winners from protecting their identity. In case anyone is interested in reading the Laws, here's the link: http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/general/6-4... [ More ]

Comment #40

HaveABall — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:36:02 GMT

McNeil's win also marks the first time one state has ever sold the only winning ticket for both a Powerball jackpot and a Mega Millions jackpot, said Dominick DeMarco, a spokesman for the New Jersey Lottery Commission.

GREAT WIN SANDRA

Comment #39

drhymes74 — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:48:26 GMT

I would probably find a cheap apartment somewhere in another part of the state and use that as my Address . I would not want to move and be away from family....and I like my house....I don't want a bigger house and then pay bigger taxes. I guess disconnecting the phone at the house would discourage people from calling, but the mailing and knocking on the door would be bothersome.

As much as I like my job, I would not want the hassle of being bothered or sued....there have been news items of p... [ More ]

Comment #38

dpoly1 — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:31:10 GMT

I took the Cape May-Lewes ferry also, I enjoyed, wife was green ... lol!

Good luck to us all

Comment #37

iwillwin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:33:00 GMT

Just an idea that I thought of:

For the states that do NOT allow a blind trust or other way to remain out of the spotlight, there is a loophole around it.

1. Once you confirm that your ticket is the winning ticket, get a new apartment. You have the money, it's no big deal.

2. Either quit your job or take an extended leave of absence. Either way, DO NOT tell anyone from either the press or the lottery where you used to work.

3. All they get is your name and your new address.... [ More ]

Comment #36

McCaskey — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:32:42 GMT

Ah, OK...just remember taking the Cape May NJ-Lewes Del. ferry years ago. Actually a fun little excursion.

Good luck to you (and me, lol) Tues. and Wed. nights. Actually, I'm planning on winning Ohio jackpot (8.1 mil.) tonight, lol.

Comment #35

dpoly1 — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:21:44 GMT

The NJ Turnpike I 295 connect to Delaware near Wilmington, DE.

I hope to turn my $2 MM payday from Friday into bigger things .... $88 Million MM CASH or $121.7 Million PB CASH would be nice .... my friends at the PA Lottery would ONLY get my name and town as required .... NO MOE!

I would help those that I choose to help .... and not honor any rquests for money .... e.g. I found another person that studies at the same university that my son attends. She works very hard and only gets to go h... [ More ]

Comment #34

McCaskey — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:05:50 GMT

Don't have a map in front of me and just having a little fun with you, but isn't the only direct way to get from NJ to Delaware by ferry

Comment #33

Piaceri — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:20:04 GMT

Congrats and good luck to the winner. She sounds like she is doing everything right.

Comment #32

DelmarvaChick — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:21:59 GMT

NJ doesn't allow you to claim using a trust or coporation or anything but your god-given name. I thought they made you do a photo shoot too, but I guess not. So if anybody ever wins anything in NJ, they know who you are and what town you live in. Doesn't matter if one person wins or ten, everything gets out. Sucks. If it makes sense they should drive across the bridge and play in Delaware....they keep secrets there

Comment #31

rdgrnr — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:45:09 GMT

In the old days and mostly out west where I lived for a while there was a thing called frontier justice . (It was long gone when I was there).

Lawyers new that if they did you wrong they would be hearing from you face to face.

That was in the days before the laws emasculated and feminized men.

Nowadays lawyers can do what they want and not have to worry about spitting out teeth later.

And that is a shame, though some lawyers would be wise to know that some people still live by the fe... [ More ]

Comment #30

iGlenn — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:25:05 GMT

There are some states that won't allow you to claim your winnings with a blind trust. Not sure if NJ is one of them because I couldn't find that information on their website. However, I do know that Pennsylvania won't allow you to claim winnings with a blind trust.

In purchasing a Lottery ticket, the player agrees to comply with and abide by the state Lottery Law and related policies. The Pennsylvania Lottery s long-standing public disclosure policy preserves the integrity of the Lottery... [ More ]

Comment #29

rdgrnr — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:23:46 GMT

I'll bet you look like Moe from The Three Stooges like everybody else in your country.

Better check the oven, the Dog Casserole might be done. I hear the Mongrel Gravy is a real treat

Comment #28

ambelamba — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:54:56 GMT

I didn't mean by that, Mr. Inbred Hick.

The pond scum means the entire life in this planet Earth. Not just you or me. Everyone and everything.

Comment #27

Starr920 — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:07:48 GMT

So much for remaining a private person. I just read another article about Ms. McNeil which discloses more personal information includng the location of her last job and the church she attends. The press is now interviewing her neighbors, co-workers and even her pastor. There is even this quote from her attorney:

Her attorney, Perry Pittenger of Scotch Plains, said his lucky client is wary of the notoriety that can follow sudden riches.

She's not one for the limelight,' Pittenger said. 'W... [ More ]

Comment #26

rdgrnr — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:00:09 GMT

Like I said, in this country we are free to worship.

And keep in mind if it weren't for American forces South Korea would be under Kim jong-il and eating dogs to avoid starvation. Maybe you should thank God for that.

And when you say pond scum like us I know you're talking about your people and not Americans who fought and died to save your ungrateful asses from Communist dictatorship and starvation.

Comment #25

Perfecttiming2 — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:59:07 GMT

The good and the bad co-exist........

God says there will be trial and tribulations...but that does not mean that He does not care when they happen.

As far as the miners, they are like our firemen, policemen, and our armed forces....people who know the risk and yet they still step up to do the job anyway....that is bravery and courage that many of us will never display.

Comment #24

ambelamba — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:55:36 GMT

Uh...Hello? Christianity wields massive political power in South Korea, which is my home country. And Buddhist temples own many expensive land properties.You are free to believe what you want in my home country, and SK is filled with all kinds of cults and fringe religious movements.

And I am an agnostic/deist. It's my strong belief that God (if exists) has no reason, intention, will to care about cosmic pond scums like us.

Comment #23

rdgrnr — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:17:17 GMT

We have freedom of religion in this country and making light of someone's religious beliefs is a lowdown thing to do.

You wouldn't even be allowed to worship back in your country, unless it was worship of Kim il-sung or Kim jong-il.

Comment #22

Perfecttiming2 — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:14:52 GMT

Todd ....THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

Your comment was right on target.

I know we have been down this road before because in the past, I have posted scriptures from the Bible concerning the casting of lots ........

Jesus talked more about money than he did anything else and for a good reason.

It is because of those scriptures as well as other biblical references that I truly believe that God is not against someone buying a lottery ticket just like He is not against someone drinking a glass of... [ More ]

Comment #21

ambelamba — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:43:26 GMT

And He certainly didn't care about the WV coal mine accident....

Comment #20

jrosina — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:21:18 GMT

Many men don't believe in Gambling, they don't want to spend the money on Numbers! To divede their Land, GOD had Israel Cast lots to see who would win, what part of the Land! The CREATOR of Numbers is GOD, IF GOD did not Create Numbers we would be playing What?!!!

She did good in Thanking HE who CREATED the numbers, so she could play in the first Place.

I am Happy for Mrs. McNeil WTG!!! Mrs. McNeilPlay On

Comment #19

charmed7 — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:33:04 GMT

ME 2....let shoppin begin

Comment #18

maringoman — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:07:35 GMT

New Jersey again?! it seems like guys there spend all their disposable income on lotto. It pay eh? nice

Comment #17

Todd — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:36:46 GMT

And many non-religious people are against gambling too.

Like I said, there is absolutely nothing in the Bible, and nothing in Christian doctrine, that is anti-gambling. I don't remember seeing a commandment about gambling either.

Many churches have bingo fundraisers and raffles and such. Gambling, like most things in life, is fine in moderation.

People who slam lottery winners for thanking God for their fortune are mainly non-religious people who try to create hypocracy where none exis... [ More ]

Comment #16

Lucky4Life — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:27:50 GMT

I respectfully disagree, i think it was started by the southern baptists so they would get more tithe $$$ hahaha

seriously though my father was a southern baptist preacher for years and felt strongly about gambling and drinking. I also have a feeling should I ever win a large jackpot my Christian grandmother would never accept a penny of it.

Comment #15

grave — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:54:20 GMT

Some people say gambling is a sin....but whatever!!! when i win ima think GOD too. just like she did.....Congrats to her and very smart woman....she didnt take to long to collect and she grabbed all the right people to help,handle, and manage her windfall......

Comment #14

grave — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:48:50 GMT

lol wow

Comment #13

LckyLary — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 02:43:18 GMT

1. I bet nobody remembered who the Lerners were, until it was just mentioned here.

2. Notice that when I yelled for the winner to come forward, they did.

3. And IT'S NOT ME so people can now stop asking and I don't have to worry that I misplaced the winning ticket. I'll play at Gene's for the next one but you watch the next winner will be at Stop Shop where I didn't play

Comment #12

petergrfn — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:42:57 GMT

Good for this lady....I hope she can quietly get away and not make too many mistakes....I was also glad to see that she Thanked GOD! Not for her win...but for the opportunity to DO GOOD with her win....

Comment #11

dingo — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:04:35 GMT

Comment #10

Todd — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:35:20 GMT

That is a common misconception started by people who aren't religious. There is nothing in the Bible that opposes gambling, and in fact there is hinting at the use of lotteries in the Bible.

It is refreshing to hear people like this fortunate winner make sure to mention the one thing that transcends their Earthly wealth.

Comment #9

ThatScaryChick — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:00:49 GMT

Congrats, to Mrs. McNeil on her win!

And no McCaskey, I don't believe that NJ allows someone to claim their winnings anonymously.

Comment #8

McCaskey — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:15:39 GMT

I'm certainly happy for her.

Was just curious if she had the option to remain unidentified. That's the way to go if you can.

Comment #7

Starr920 — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:28:34 GMT

Congratulations to Ms. McNeil - a very nice win indeed!!!

I wish her and her family all the best

Comment #6

RJOh — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:24:44 GMT

She was expressing her beliefs not those of her God.

Comment #5

Lucky4Life — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:17:42 GMT

because it wasn't me LOL

Comment #4

THRUST — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:12:17 GMT

Why can't you just be happy for her...why all the negativity

Comment #3

Lucky4Life — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:10:11 GMT

I give God all the glory for this blessing that He has given to me

I thought God didn't believe in gambling...

Comment #2

McCaskey — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:41:35 GMT

'Although McNeil said she appreciated the attention of the Powerball win, she said she hoped to live her life quietly'...

Might be hard to live quietly now that her name's out there. Do NJ winners have to disclose their identity

Comment #1

THRUST — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:48:28 GMT

Sweet win!

Good for her.

N.J. school board member claims $211.7M Powerball jackpot

Lottery Post — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:38:57 GMT

A Morristown, New Jersey, school board member has come forward as the winner of the March 13 $211.7 million Powerball jackpot, the third largest single-ticket lottery payout in New Jersey.

Sandra McNeil is a middle-aged mother, said her attorney, Perry A. Pittenger of Scotch Plains. She was employed before the Powerball win, but has since taken a leave of absence from her job.

She has been serving part time as a member of the Morris School District school board for four years.

McNeil, w... [ More ]