Jury awards jailed illegal alien $750,000 lottery ticket

Comment #37

sully16 — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:31:40 GMT

We can agree we are both sick of taxes period.

I am not going to compare W2's, but, I am not complaining about a couple thousand dollars, we paid more than 20, more came out of my husbands check than I made. I feel bad for him, he works from 5am until 3:30 pm mon-fri...sat and sun 5-2, Yes we are fortunate to have all the overtime, but most of it got taken away, and it's not coming back, we can't itemize, all of our stuff is paid for.

We spent our 20's, 30's and 40's , working our asses of... [ More ]

Comment #36

lincolnAbe — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:30:25 GMT

@ Sully16,

Why yes I agree, lets be real.

First of all your only post is in defense of people who break our laws, and your from Nevada, hmmmm, Are you here illegally ? No but none of your business. I m AMERICAN. It s not the only post, it s the first one which could be on any topic I m sure you agree.

Lets be real, Do you pay taxes ? Yes. More than you (fact).

Because anyone who is getting their paycheck chopped to pieces is sick of the cost involved with illegals. I b... [ More ]

Comment #35

DC81 — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:25:43 GMT

Give him the money after subtracting every dime the state has spent on him, including deportation costs, fine him (if there's one) and send him back.

Comment #34

sully16 — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:59:05 GMT

Why yes I agree, lets be real.

First of all your only post is in defense of people who break our laws, and your from Nevada, hmmmm, Are you here illegally ?

Lets be real, Do you pay taxes ?

Because anyone who is getting their paycheck chopped to pieces is sick of the cost involved with illegals.

Let be even more real

12 US citizens a day are killed by illegals committing violent crimes.

13 US citizens are killed by illegals driving drunk ( by the way your hero in this story is

Comment #33

rdgrnr — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:21:12 GMT

Well if this is such a great story and you're so happy for him, shouldn't we just send the Border Patrol home and open up the gates and just let them all flood in here for the same opportunity?

Or do you only like the ones that are smart enough to elude the Border Patrol?

Don't be a hater.

Comment #32

corius$1918! — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 07:23:28 GMT

I remember this story. I'm so glad Cultoc won and i'm glad attorney fees won't eat up his winnings. The Boss was taking advantage of him because he was here illegally.

Comment #31

corius$1918! — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 07:23:09 GMT

I remeber this story. I'm glad Cultoc won. His Boss was trying to take advantage of him. Also glad he won't have most of it eaten up in attornry fees. Maybe he can now do what he needs to do to come back legally.

Comment #30

rdgrnr — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:07:41 GMT

Welcome to Lottery Post, LincolnAbe, and Best of Luck to you!

He deserves every penny of it.

Lib Alert

Comment #29

lincolnAbe — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:39:25 GMT

Let's be real. The guy broke US laws (by being here illegally) but did not break the Lottery Laws (which allow him to play regardless of his immigration status). He followed the lottery laws and won big. He deserves every penny of it.

Suppose the guy was perfectly American but also a, yet to be caught and jailed, drug dealer or murderer. Does such an American criminal deserve a lottery win?

Bottom line is that the illegal alien's crime is willfully working like a dog for measly pay to bui... [ More ]

Comment #28

mediabrat — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:01:43 GMT

I'm torn.

He was indeed in the country illegally. There may not be a law prohibiting illegal aliens from playing or winning the lottery, so from that perspective the money is his, free and clear. But since his very presence in the country means he's breaking the law, technically these are ill-gotten monies, acquired during the commission of a crime.

However, this does not excuse the boss from taking advantage of him, not one bit. The boss had absolutely no right to that money. He's a scamm... [ More ]

Comment #27

CDanaT — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:37:02 GMT

Hypocrites ? Lets take a look at that word shall we ???? A person who puts in a false appearance of virtue or religion. A person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings.

Looks like a moral majority believes that a criminal act should be punished and being an illegal alien undocumented worker is 2 violations of Federal law. Period.

Hate illegal aliens ??? Hate now equals not wanting illegal aliens committing crimes inside the boundaries of the United States whi... [ More ]

Comment #26

rdgrnr — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:35:10 GMT

You people are such hypocrites.

And you are such an idiot.

You hate illegal aliens...

No we don't, we just think they should have to obey the law too.

...building your houses for cheap, doing your landscaping and housework for cheap etc etc.

No they don't and they never will, I do all my own work or have Americans do it.

He paid his money for the ticket...

No he didn't, he paid money he got from a job he illegally stole from an American.

...he won fair and square.... [ More ]

Comment #25

Littleoldlady — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:09:29 GMT

I agree. That is a 2 way street.

Comment #24

rdgrnr — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:32:27 GMT

...trying to take advantage of the fact that he was illegal...

Taking advantage of him? How about him taking advantage of us by being here illegally? Is that ok?

Let's call it a learning experience.

Here's what illegal aliens should learn: Don't friggin' come here illegally and no one will take friggin' advantage of you!

But no, now he gets to go back home with all the money Americans put into that lottery game and tell everybody how he struck it rich in America by breaking our laws... [ More ]

Comment #23

savagegoose — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:28:00 GMT

although the boss claims he gave the guy $20 to buy the ticket, did he also tell him to scratch it and play it?

dunno about you , but when i get a scratcher i want it un playeed. who would buy someone a scratcher for someone, and then play it before handing it over

Comment #22

winwi5 — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:45:37 GMT

I was wondering what ever happen to this story I'm so glad CuaToc got his money his boss was greedy and trying to take advantage of the fact that he was illegal and did not have his papers.

Comment #21

CDanaT — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:44:28 GMT

N.S., I have to agree with you on this one completely..Good posting....While he did buy the ticket by exchanging the money properly, his illegal entry doesn't give him access to all of our privileges. Lets just make him pay for all taxes, his expenses,legal fees and plane ticket then escort him onto whatever airlines takes him out of our borders. .

Comment #20

time*treat — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:08:24 GMT

Also, we can go to Canada or Europe and play the lottery when we are there and win and we get to keep the money too even if you are just visiting.

http://www.euro-millions.com/euromillions-faqs.asp#a5

5. Can I play Euromillions in the UK if I am not a UK resident? The official rules for Euromillions state that in order to play the UK Euromillions a player must be located in the United Kingdom or Isle of Man and also be a permanent resident of the UK.

Your mileage may vary. Canada, sure... [ More ]

Comment #19

NightStalker — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:29:04 GMT

No one forced him to come to the U.S. Now he can afford to become a legal U.S. citizen.

How does him paying more taxes make him a better citizen than anyone else? By that logic Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mitt Romney, Warren Buffet, and the Koch Brothers are all waaaaay better citizens than I am.

Some of the best citizens are serving voluntarily in the military.

Also, we can go to Canada or Europe and play the lottery when we are there and win and we get to keep the money too even if you a... [ More ]

Comment #18

HaveABall — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:42:12 GMT

Appears that this illegal alien, Cua-Toc, who also recently received a conviction, is still good at hiring lawyers and having American citizens pay for them, and also paying himself several thousand dollars for emotions.

I say: 1) Award Cua-Toc the lottery jackpot win money, since that is lottery rules; 2) Be sure that at least 30% of lottery jackpot win was collected in year 2010 by our Federal Government through income taxes [a shame that the fed collects lower rate than 35%, and the state... [ More ]

Comment #17

Bigheadnick — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:30:15 GMT

Every race on this planet has been subject to slavery at on time or another. That argument holds no weight. So we are supposed to let everyone in the world in that wants to come? Do you think this country able to support everyone in the world ? What because 200 years ago slavery was rampant in America?At what point do we draw the line and say enough is enough ?

I am now less than open minded because I believe in national integrity and security. Those imaginary lines and dirt are what keeps u... [ More ]

Comment #16

maringoman — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:55:18 GMT

Do you people know why the lottery commissions are not about to deny illegal immigrants the big prizes if they happen to win? because they know as soon as the word goes out that illegal immigrants cannot collect, the lotteries will lose more than the illegals. For every illegal immigrant that wins $1,000,000 the lotteries probably make ten times that much from the same demographic. Unless the politicians fix the immigration issue, businesses are not about to turn away from a ready market.

Any... [ More ]

Comment #15

TheGameGrl — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:54:24 GMT

Somewhere in history, illegal immigrants were enslaved in america,making plantation Owners Rich...and it was entirely LEGAL. Just because its legal or illegal , this was a CASE of Morality and honesty. The Gent who ran off with the monies is immoral and attempted to scam the true claimant.

Another story...in Germany time...some particular secular folks were encamped becuase a ruler decided they were illegal / substandard ....Sorta the same attitude exhibited by some of the less then open mind... [ More ]

Comment #14

haymaker — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:57:28 GMT

Bigheadnick, Good answers all.

Comment #13

Bigheadnick — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:30:35 GMT

You ask me, Neither of them should get the money. HE IS AN ILLEGAL ALIEN, HOW IN HELL IS HE ALLOWED TO WIN THE LOTTERY ?!!!! And his boss is a snip too. #1 for hiring an illegal in the first place and #2 for pulling that stunt he pulled.

What should be done:

1-kick his illegal arse back to his country

2-strip his boss of any licenses he carries

3-donate the money to a worthwile charity.

This post has been automatically changed by the Lottery Post computer system to remove inappro... [ More ]

Comment #12

Halle99 — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:05:13 GMT

.....He won it, he deserves it.

Comment #11

VenomV12 — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:34:17 GMT

You people are such hypocrites. You hate illegal aliens until they are building your houses for cheap, doing your landscaping and housework for cheap etc etc.

He paid his money for the ticket and he won fair and square, deal with it, and now he has probably paid more taxes than you all have in your lives making him a better citizen than most of you for the country. BTW all you need is to invest $500,000 in this country and you get residency, so he is good.

Also, we can go to Canada or Eu... [ More ]

Comment #10

NightStalker — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:48:44 GMT

Wise words from the Oracle.

Comment #9

RedStang — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:17:05 GMT

I don't get it. They put up a billion dollar fence to stop illegals, but they can play the lotto, win and pay taxes. Most of my spanish co-workers can't even sit on a jury. I agree, the win should be voided and the loophole fixed.

Comment #8

rdgrnr — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:32:08 GMT

This is the kind of stuff that happens and will continue to happen as long as people are allowed to profit by breaking our laws.

There should be no rewards or benefit of any kind for people who are here illegally.

Criminal activity is only encouraged when you reward it.

I believe any ticket buyer from anywhere in the world should be eligible to win prizes as long as they're here legally.

Comment #7

sully16 — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:06:37 GMT

Is here illegally, and sitting in jail for drunk driving . Deport him.

Investigate Cervantes to see how many illegals work from him, deport them all

slap big fine on Cervantes for each occurrence.

Use part of the lottery money to pay the tax payers back for police, courts, jails.

Comment #6

dpoly1 — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:48:48 GMT

Give him the money and send him back to Guatemala

Comment #5

Cletu$2 — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:05:06 GMT

Give him his money and then kick him out of the country.He can then re-enter legally if he so desires.

Comment #4

TheRightPrice — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:57:50 GMT

I REMEMBER this story!!!!

Way to go for the rightful winner

See how greed can destroy people's lives. Cervantes and his wife would have remained married if they hadn't stolen the ticket.

Lesson to all, buy your own tickets! Sign 'em and place them in a reasonably safe place.

Comment #3

mcginnin56 — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:48:29 GMT

Justice for Cua-Toc! Cervantes needs to be paying back for the remainder of his life for this despicable act. If he tries appealing, he is an idiot

Comment #2

dallascowboyfan — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:38:47 GMT

Shame on Cervantes..... Glad to see Jose Antonio get his winnings.....

Comment #1

BuyLow — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:33:52 GMT

WTG to the lucky winner

Jury awards jailed illegal alien $750,000 lottery ticket

Lottery Post — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:27:43 GMT

After deliberating only 35 minutes Thursday, a Houston County jury awarded ownership of a $750,000 lottery ticket to an illegal alien who claimed he was taken advantage of by the man he had worked for as a day laborer.

Jose Antonio Tony Cua-Toc, 27, a native of Guatemala who entered the country illegally in 2000, had filed a lawsuit against Erick Cervantes, a Fort Valley business owner who claimed the winning Jingle Jumbo Bucks lottery ticket from Georgia lottery officials.

(See Illegal al... [ More ]