NJ family of 8 claims $429.6 million Powerball lottery jackpot

Comment #117

OldSchoolPa — Sat, 21 May 2016 03:11:30 GMT

All of the Bible is way in the past, but it is very relevant and applicable to today when read in proper context. My comment is directed at the modern day practice of monetary tithing, which is found nowhere in the Bible. That is what I meant by read your Bible folks. The tithe mentioned throughout the Bible was only agricultural products, and the purposes of the tithe was to 1) provide for the Levites who received no inheritance of land (pastors today own their own homes, stocks, bonds, busines... [ More ]

Comment #116

sully16 — Fri, 20 May 2016 01:05:21 GMT

lol

Comment #115

Artist77 — Fri, 20 May 2016 00:43:28 GMT

Lol I'd measure my degrees and writing skills against you any time.

Sully, I think he feels insecure since most of the women on lp make more money than he does. Or he is a wanna be book author, hiding an incoherent draft under his bed and lacking the courage to even approach a publisher or literary agent. A dime a dozen.

Comment #114

Bleudog101 — Fri, 20 May 2016 00:20:42 GMT

Thanks for getting LP back on track.

Gee, sounds like you were talking about the late David Edwards who split the KY Powerball prize and basically blew the whole thing. Can still see his news appearance in the back of my mind saying, looking skyward 'Lord I will change my ways'. Well the rest is history and he didn't.

Comment #113

One-Day — Thu, 19 May 2016 23:44:03 GMT

Ok, I'll be the bad guy here and get this thread back on track.

They plan to tithe 10 percent of the money to their church.

Ouch! That hurts! Hopefully somebody ain't buying a mansion, a couple Bentleys and throwing wild parties with that money. Soooo tempting! LOL. Congrats to the winner(s

Comment #112

Bleudog101 — Thu, 19 May 2016 14:49:49 GMT

Why do politics have to get in with these posts? Plenty of other forums to vent your frustrations/views elsewhere.

Anyway I see someone in NJ had five #'s sans Powerplay last night. Time to visit AC NJ and play the NJ lotto again.

Comment #111

golfer1960 — Thu, 19 May 2016 03:45:02 GMT

D, you're making my heart flutter

Comment #110

noise-gate — Wed, 18 May 2016 17:39:22 GMT

McCain Newt have boxes of them.Call their respective offices.

Comment #109

ArizonaDream — Wed, 18 May 2016 16:48:56 GMT

I agree.

Oh wait. The topic seems to have totally changed. Where can I get one of those Hillary voodoo dolls

Comment #108

KY Floyd — Wed, 18 May 2016 16:38:00 GMT

The US is sinking and we need a plan

Here's an idea. Why note vote for politicians who will work to ensure that people who are already doing far better than average will do even better, and hope those people will throw you a bone

Comment #107

KY Floyd — Wed, 18 May 2016 16:33:36 GMT

I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt, and assuming that she wrote something coherent that meant what it said. In that case it's very clear why she put it in quotes, and it's very clear that you're not smart enough to understand why the one particular example she used doesn't mean there's anything wrong with Joe's grasp of English.

Comment #106

KY Floyd — Wed, 18 May 2016 16:32:20 GMT

Most bullies have thin skin and don't handle criticism well. It's also not unusual that their own insecurities make them over react to things that aren't even a criticism. Speaking of which, have you learned anything about maths recently

Comment #105

noise-gate — Wed, 18 May 2016 15:26:33 GMT

Playful banter from me with some of Golfer's comments goes back a bit- of course you would have no knowledge of this. Your comment on NC/ CA..

There is a scene in the movie The Matrix where the Oracle says to Neo l can see why she likes you .. and he responds who? .. The Oracle while taking a pull from her cigarette says not too bright though. Peace.

Comment #104

Drenick1 — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:04:26 GMT

While I do agree with you that all politicians lie it was pretty obvious that you went after golfer with a condescending comment when he favored a Hillary voodoo doll and not Trump. You have every right to enjoy smoking your pipe but I stay away from that along with any other illegal drugs hence the word illegal applies to my state of NC and not your Utopian state of California.

It's ok to come out of the closet no matter what gender or Presidential candidate you support as most here at LP wi... [ More ]

Comment #103

Rexer90 — Wed, 18 May 2016 06:02:06 GMT

Golf is won by the person making the least amount of strokes.

I achieve this by not only not owning any clubs, but also by not stepping foot on a golf course to play the game in the first place.

This makes me quite possibly the greatest golfer the planet has ever seen.

Comment #102

JoeBigLotto — Tue, 17 May 2016 22:07:15 GMT

This will be one of the strangest election in years because people are not going to vote based on who they love but actually who they hate the most. Am a cool black guy rarely get into politics but one time I was in a room with political talks and this grown up fat white dude gets up from his seat and says if Hillary ever wins the election I will shoot myself in the head for onething he won't be voting for Hillary but am thinking Dam I thought you shot yourself already after Obama won oh well ma... [ More ]

Comment #101

noise-gate — Tue, 17 May 2016 21:24:35 GMT

They all lie regardless of whether they wear a dress or pants. I merely mentioned her being a powerful woman you somehow deduced that l was a supporter of hers..sheesh. Put this in your pipe and smoke it: l support NO political candidate, male or female..so there.

Comment #100

golfer1960 — Tue, 17 May 2016 19:50:56 GMT

I'll admit it Gate, I've been whooped by a few of them. I'm still trying to get over it.

Comment #99

golfer1960 — Tue, 17 May 2016 19:45:34 GMT

Thank you D

Comment #98

Drenick1 — Tue, 17 May 2016 17:25:48 GMT

I don't think golfer is scared of playing golf with anyone much less powerful women with immense power who are chronic, habitual liars without an ounce of integrity.

Don't worry- your infatuation of Hillary is safe with us

Comment #97

Artist77 — Tue, 17 May 2016 00:37:02 GMT

I think all terrorists rot in hell regardless of how they die...even if self inflicted. Osama went straight to hell along with his 9-11 minions.

Comment #96

music* — Mon, 16 May 2016 23:48:09 GMT

Jimmy8, Marie Holmes bailed out her boyfriend, Hot Sauce, four times. He is now serving a long time in prison. We do not decide who wins. We do not decide how the winner will spend, invest, save, or anything else. We are all at the age of majority 18 or older.

I do agree with your statement, Great to see ordinary people win...

What does stepping forward mean? Do you mean that you will turn your ticket in the next business day?

Please stay with Lottery Post awhile and you may change

Comment #95

Jimmy8 — Mon, 16 May 2016 23:44:01 GMT

When I win , I'm stepping forward the next day because I already have a plan.

Comment #94

Jimmy8 — Mon, 16 May 2016 23:25:15 GMT

Great to see ordinary people win and not someone who already have rich. I'm patiently awaiting my time to win a historic jackpot which I believe gonna happen soon. But congrats to The Smith family and I hope that the money doesn't change them for the worst like Marie Holmes who won 188 million and I remember she said the same thing about giving to her church, but in the end she was all over the news for bailing out her drug dealer boyFirend not once but twice I believe. And that made me realize... [ More ]

Comment #93

JoeBigLotto — Mon, 16 May 2016 19:24:07 GMT

Everybody is counting on tough Donald Trump to protect America but you all are forgetting only a female can send terrorist to hell if they are killed by a woman. So now America has a new secret weapon code Hillary/ Hillary drones you all wait and see fun is about to start lol the last thing they all see is her smiling face getting bigger and bigger from the sky

Comment #92

noise-gate — Mon, 16 May 2016 17:47:45 GMT

Scared of powerful women? Probably played a round of golf with a one or several of them and got your lunch handed to you huh golfer? Don't worry- your secret is safe with us

Comment #91

music* — Mon, 16 May 2016 15:58:50 GMT

weshar75, You are a veteran LP member and you deserve to win Tuesdays' Mega Millions. Thank You for all you have done for our Lottery Post. I know that you will share with others.

Just remember that Quick Picks win 70% of the time.

Comment #90

golfer1960 — Mon, 16 May 2016 15:41:16 GMT

Please don't voodoo Donald Trump. Go after Hillary instead

Comment #89

cbr$ — Mon, 16 May 2016 14:02:11 GMT

Congratulation to this family of eight on their Powerball win. Each of her children are

getting the same amount. Therefore if any one of them use bad judgement on their

share it all on that person. It wouldn't effect the whole family.

Comment #88

rcbbuckeye — Mon, 16 May 2016 13:45:42 GMT

Very articulate post RL.

We are sinking and I'm afraid it may be too late for anybody to save the ship.

I am positive it will take more than a clone politician running the country.

Comment #87

RL-RANDOMLOGIC — Mon, 16 May 2016 13:07:13 GMT

Congrats to the winners, enjoy the winnings.

JoeBigLotto

I use to think Trump was the most stupid guy

I watched a interview where Trump was asked something like, 80% of people don't think you would make a good

president to which Trump replied over 55,000 negative adds. The reported then as if waiting for Trump to complete

his response looked confounded when trump then moved on to another subject. Most people who watched this

think he avoided the question, Trump's reply w... [ More ]

Comment #86

TheMeatman2005 — Mon, 16 May 2016 12:08:40 GMT

I just want to say that the only thing that does not discriminate against anyone is NUMBERS.

Anyone can win a lottery. They don't have to be smart or well educated or have any degrees hanging on their wall. They don't even have to know which (witch) form of there, their,or they're to use in a sentence. And, English might not be their first language, but it doesn't matter.

You don't need to know anything other than (not THEN) to say QUICK PICK PLEASE

Comment #85

jjtheprince — Mon, 16 May 2016 05:07:32 GMT

If they're smart and truly possess psychic powers, they'll wait till Mega Millions also hits $400 mil plus and pick winning numbers for that too

Comment #84

weshar75 — Mon, 16 May 2016 01:58:59 GMT

I never was good at picking my own numbers so I hope that one day my QP ticket will give me a nice win. Congrats to the family having over $10 million in the bank after taxes is a nice sum of money too.-weshar75

Comment #83

JoeBigLotto — Mon, 16 May 2016 01:47:08 GMT

Dwarf Goat is actually what am planning to do serious Voodoo for Trump with and i will eat it only when Trump losses and does not win LOL

Comment #82

JoeBigLotto — Mon, 16 May 2016 01:44:28 GMT

Am very happy with my life and i gamble for fun and 75 percent of my winning and income so far has gone to helping people in need around me so i don't consider myself struggling am happy with the life have been dealt like a card . I would have love to answer your comment but unfortunately there are so many things money can buy and there are so many things money cannot buy trump has all that money can buy but what makes him stupid and you are things money cannot buy. Trump could win but he doesn... [ More ]

Comment #81

noise-gate — Mon, 16 May 2016 00:36:15 GMT

Don't worry about that Joe- what l would like to know is what does the meat of a Nigerian Dwarf Goat taste like

Comment #80

Drenick1 — Mon, 16 May 2016 00:08:02 GMT

I am sorry to hear you are having such a hard time with the English language and perhaps life in general. If Trump is the most stupid guy then why is he a billionaire and living the life of luxury and someone smart such as yourself be struggling and dreaming to win a huge lottery prize

Comment #79

JoeBigLotto — Sun, 15 May 2016 23:10:38 GMT

OK you all have been so busy insulting my English post and yes I do not have a degree in English but I am very proud of my English. English is not my first language and igbo is my first language so I think my English is good enough when was the last time any of you posted in Igbo language . I use to think Trump was the most stupid guy but am wrong a lot of them on lottery post too boo

Comment #78

Artist77 — Sun, 15 May 2016 22:37:07 GMT

Lol

Comment #77

Artist77 — Sun, 15 May 2016 22:36:07 GMT

Well said Ms. Sully.

Comment #76

TheMeatman2005 — Sun, 15 May 2016 22:11:40 GMT

Congrats to the Smith family.

Comment #75

MoneyMike$ — Sun, 15 May 2016 21:39:17 GMT

Man this is refreshing love seeing people win big jackpots. I am happy for the family just imagine what they're going to do with the money and how comfortable they'll be living. Sooo comfortable. I know i can win a jackpot the same way they did.

Comment #74

LiveInGreenBay — Sun, 15 May 2016 19:52:00 GMT

Press 1 for English.

Comment #73

mikeintexas — Sun, 15 May 2016 19:44:18 GMT

I had a good snicker at the invented comment.

Comment #72

sully16 — Sun, 15 May 2016 19:35:37 GMT

Comment #71

mikeintexas — Sun, 15 May 2016 18:15:10 GMT

Well, I'm personally all for banning bigots and functional illiterates from claiming any lottery prize, either.

Comment #70

rbhatia — Sun, 15 May 2016 18:04:32 GMT

freaking snip s - shud never be allowed to claim any lottery prize

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Comment #69

Drenick1 — Sun, 15 May 2016 15:47:23 GMT

You forgot to factor in local and state income taxes for NJ. Which according to several sources runs north of 11.2%.

This would amount to another $31.8 million which once deducted from your previous calculation of $75 million ends up leaving the winner a little over $43 million to split 8-ways thus making it about $5million each. This is remarkable because to the typical audience they are known to have won over $429 million.

Comment #68

Litebets27 — Sun, 15 May 2016 14:41:19 GMT

Congratulations to the Smith Family.

Nice .

It's a beautiful thing when family members think about other family members needs and not of greed.

Comment #67

Litebets27 — Sun, 15 May 2016 14:38:21 GMT

I hope you receive the blessing you seek in the coming week.

Comment #66

sully16 — Sun, 15 May 2016 13:56:08 GMT

Obviously you don't understand why Artist had Maths in quotation marks.

Comment #65

sully16 — Sun, 15 May 2016 13:52:58 GMT

Fahrenheit 451, The temperature at which paper burns. It's also book by Ray Bradbury, maybe you should try reading it before you decide things you don't agree with should be destroyed.

Welcome to Lottery Post new guy with a closed mind.

Comment #64

Bleudog101 — Sun, 15 May 2016 13:47:57 GMT

lol...also it is their not there.

KY Floyd, English was not invented in the USA as you stated. As my English relatives would tell you you speak American, we speak English . Example look at their spelling of flavour vs our flavor and many more examples.

Comment #63

Artist77 — Sun, 15 May 2016 13:36:58 GMT

Lol No wonder Ridge disliked you so much. And that crazy post is filled with spelling errors and a lack of basic sentence construction.

Comment #62

sully16 — Sun, 15 May 2016 13:35:56 GMT

Congrats to the Lucky Family nice start to the Summer.

Comment #61

KY Floyd — Sun, 15 May 2016 06:19:00 GMT

Good in maths? Obviously not an English major.

You obviously don't know much about proper English, as it's used in the country that invented it.

As for the overall post, I'm trying to decide if it's a joke or not.

Comment #60

music* — Sun, 15 May 2016 03:30:46 GMT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ErikB14

Comment #59

kandi49 — Sun, 15 May 2016 02:51:42 GMT

i would just like to said congrats to this family you'll know god has favor for this family i keep that one day this will be a blessingfor me and my family my life is short and i keep praying i can bless my family before i go just with at least 20,000 dollars but i know god sit high and look low people laugh at me they said that is all u r asking god for i tell them yes cause when there is so much money needed it may look little but it could help more than u think again congrats to this familyth... [ More ]

Comment #58

ErikB14 — Sun, 15 May 2016 01:45:06 GMT

Congrats to the smith Family. I'm amazed with the unity and family love you guys showed to each other.

I will be writing on my own story once I win the Power ball tonight. On my birthday MAY 14.

Comment #57

noise-gate — Sun, 15 May 2016 01:34:37 GMT

Yeah like the lady who used the numbers off a Chinese fortune cookie- won close to a Mil. Or the Caucasian couple out here years ago who while passing by a Hindu ritual decide to remove their sandals walk over the hot burning coals.No burns, some say they were too stoned to know better.Live let live.

Comment #56

SoleWinner21 — Sun, 15 May 2016 00:15:28 GMT

So what's the harm in that ? ... Just let the people believe in their own faith. Mega millions website have quite a few interesting stories of how some people come to win. Nobody can prove or disapprove that some type of force could be working behind the scenes.

Comment #55

larry3100 — Sat, 14 May 2016 23:51:49 GMT

Spokesperson for the Smith family, Valerie Arthur, said that they played numbers from a divine dream. Remember Cynthia Stafford who won a jackpot of some $112 million, in the Mega Millions game, back in May,2007. She said that she won by meditation. Everyone has a way of winning, and when they do win, they think that it was their method of winning, by dreams, meditation or whatever. It's nothing but pure luck, that's all. And by the way, I don't believe God would give someone the winning numbers... [ More ]

Comment #54

Artist77 — Sat, 14 May 2016 21:51:43 GMT

What decade are you living in? How many degrees do you have? Probably none. Good in maths? Obviously not an English major. Most of the women I know work full time.

Comment #53

Jaxman — Sat, 14 May 2016 21:32:08 GMT

Good grief. I could do with just one million. Just need a home.

Comment #52

noise-gate — Sat, 14 May 2016 20:56:08 GMT

To each his own, however you cannot ignore or sweep history under the rug simply because you find it convenient. We have been to the Moon you know have a little scrapper running around on the surface of Mars- fairy tale? I think not.

Comment #51

zephbe — Sat, 14 May 2016 19:00:00 GMT

Thanks for the info, KY Floyd.

Comment #50

Albeone — Sat, 14 May 2016 18:37:25 GMT

Yahoo news is just as bad, infested with them trolls. With maybe with one mild exception, no problems on here so far.

Comment #49

Bleudog101 — Sat, 14 May 2016 18:31:16 GMT

I am delighted with all the positive congratulations to this wonderful family. I just stumbled on remarks on youtube, downright racists remarks. Haters everywhere but LP members it seems.

Comment #48

Mrs. Lotto-nc — Sat, 14 May 2016 18:28:58 GMT

Congrats to this family!!! They took their time claiming and got the right things in order to help them with their new found fame and money that will be coming along. I have always believed dreams do come true and this is a great example of them. This family won off of numbers they picked....not a qp which does not happen often. Very happy they are giving their tithe. I believe in giving and when you bless others, you get your blessings back abundantly!!!! Congrats again Smith family

Comment #47

prm199 — Sat, 14 May 2016 18:25:37 GMT

Yes, because the government is neither crazy nor stupid. Good God...

Estate Tax is DOUBLE TAXATION. I'm going to take a wild guess and say you feel the Bern!!

One thing I'm sure of, if you end up winning a huge jackpot (which I truly hope you do) you would change your mind quickly on the ills of the Estate Tax. If I found anything true its that those who are in favor of higher taxes and government programs are those eating from the public trough rather than contributing...... [ More ]

Comment #46

New York — Sat, 14 May 2016 18:10:09 GMT

If I won, I would hire Warren Buffet's financial advisor. I would make friends with the guys from shark tank and tell them to mentor me. I would especially invest in assets over liabilities. Lastly, I would invest in self-development/education and learn many skills to be a wealthier person.

Comment #45

Todd — Sat, 14 May 2016 18:09:56 GMT

So if you work hard and pass along some money to your children, the government should take it away? That is tyranny my friend. People should not be so quick to say what other people should be forced to do. Because one day someone will force YOU to do something using the same logic.

Comment #44

KY Floyd — Sat, 14 May 2016 18:01:46 GMT

This isn't the first time winnings were shared with family or friends.

This also wouldn't be the first time that a winner shared with family and then paid gift taxes to the IRS. You can read about one particular case here: http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2012/jul/lottery-win.html and some general info here: http://www.sofloridaestateplanning.com/2012/03/articles/income-tax/planning-on-sharing-your-lottery-winnings-with-your-family-write-it-down-now/

I guess the key phrase in t... [ More ]

Comment #43

Kingofearth — Sat, 14 May 2016 17:43:48 GMT

Inherited wealth breeds crazy and stupid snip s like Trump. The Estate tax needs to be much much higher on the extremely wealthy.

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Comment #42

Kingofearth — Sat, 14 May 2016 17:39:31 GMT

It's common in Africa and Asia to this day to have animal sacrifices in churches. The ancient fairy tale books like the bible or the Quran are just that, fairy tale books that should have been destroyed centuries ago.

Comment #41

Kingofearth — Sat, 14 May 2016 17:35:56 GMT

Comment #40

Bleudog101 — Sat, 14 May 2016 16:58:50 GMT

Todd definitely deserves to work with all the hard work he does on LP

Comment #39

mypiemaster — Sat, 14 May 2016 16:47:05 GMT

The first time I heard the jackpot was sold in NJ, I thought maybe Todd the Chief was the winner. Imagine how appropriate and befitting that would have been.

Comment #38

Bleudog101 — Sat, 14 May 2016 16:29:50 GMT

Maybe she should go to Borgata or Caesars casino down the road from where they live

Comment #37

mypiemaster — Sat, 14 May 2016 16:20:15 GMT

This is so sweet. They are all multimillionaires. Time to spend some serious cash.

Comment #36

marcie — Sat, 14 May 2016 15:46:22 GMT

That is so nice I am happy for the Family I read somewhere that the Lady that played the Mega Million

followed her own Intution and the number's popped in her head? And she rarley ever gamble.

Comment #35

MzDuffleBaglady — Sat, 14 May 2016 15:20:51 GMT

Happy spending.

Comment #34

Bleudog101 — Sat, 14 May 2016 15:18:31 GMT

Jersey is on a roll. MM website does not specify if the 5 number used Megaplier or not, but someone in NJ won @ least $1 million. Hopefully they were one of the three that used Megaplier to get $4 million....Todd, was it you this time

Comment #33

myturn — Sat, 14 May 2016 14:07:39 GMT

You mean Obama is not on the list

Comment #32

prm199 — Sat, 14 May 2016 13:35:52 GMT

Thanks to golpher1960, zephbe albeone for the insights. I guess the key phrase in the IRS documents is When lottery prize splits are allowed by the state... .

The IRS is the big loser when these splits are allowed - especially in the long term - due to the Estate Tax (which by the way is the biggest con ever perpetrated on the American citizens). Here is why: in the short term, the IRS will get their 36% or whatever the highest tax bracket is from the winnings (whether its an individual... [ More ]

Comment #31

mjwinsmith — Sat, 14 May 2016 13:10:03 GMT

Comment #30

JoeBigLotto — Sat, 14 May 2016 13:04:20 GMT

If you all want to know what I think well I think the guy in the family picked all the right numbers currently because we men are good in maths and all thoes women where already shopping at the mall and going back to pickup all there layaways that's what women do best spend our money.

Comment #29

JoeBigLotto — Sat, 14 May 2016 12:32:20 GMT

My above comment is in respond to golfer1960 . At least they did better than the other crazy new jersey winner Pedro quezada who couldn't give his ten year girlfriend inez sanchez a KitKat bar break. He was so dumb he sent all his money to the Dominican republic go figure :) I wonder what other trouble he is up to now apart from getting fat from donuts.

Comment #28

JoeBigLotto — Sat, 14 May 2016 12:29:15 GMT

I don't understand why you all are so so confuse. First and foremost if co workers can split a jackpot with no problem a family can split a jackpot too if they all are old enough to gamble . Number two IRS is not worried about tax implications IRS has taken there share of the money already so they are winners too. About the eight sharing that means IRS will actually make more in tax when all eight starts spending when was the last time you saw a black family of eight spending on one direction so... [ More ]

Comment #27

Albeone — Sat, 14 May 2016 12:23:12 GMT

Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but they won't owe gift taxes, only income tax. In fact the IRS has a form specifically for the purpose of splitting gambling winnings that is used in these situations (form 5754). Below is some info I pulled from finance.zacks.com.

The Internal Revenue Service considers all lottery winnings to be taxable income, even if you do not receive an income document at the end of the year that reports the amount you ve won. If you ve split your prize with... [ More ]

Comment #26

Slick Nick — Sat, 14 May 2016 11:00:11 GMT

I hope they get sound financial advice and enjoy it to the utmost

Comment #25

MillionsWanted — Sat, 14 May 2016 09:39:41 GMT

divine intervention ?

Yeah sure, riiight...

Comment #24

zephbe — Sat, 14 May 2016 07:27:50 GMT

This isn't the first time winnings were shared with family or friends. That's what lawyers and financial advisors are for.

Comment #23

zephbe — Sat, 14 May 2016 07:23:24 GMT

The mother bought the ticket. Another article I read said she is a minister.

Comment #22

zephbe — Sat, 14 May 2016 07:19:32 GMT

Decide how much you want to share. Get a financial advisor and attorney before you claim the winnings.

Comment #21

zephbe — Sat, 14 May 2016 07:14:56 GMT

Congratulations. Enjoy.

Comment #20

En ReVal — Sat, 14 May 2016 06:41:17 GMT

Lottery personnel said in interview it was a one line ticket, multiplied. So, $3 for Wednesday and Saturday

Comment #19

golfer1960 — Sat, 14 May 2016 05:11:48 GMT

prm199, i am with you on this one. I believe the Smiths are making a big mistake and violating the gift tax rule.

Don't they have to prove that this was a partnership before they are allowed to split the prize equally?

Aren't they going to be subject to the gift tax rule?

It's gonna be hard to prove to the IRS that they had a partnership and that everyone was contributing to play the lottery when the Mom says she never gambles playing the lottery . However, they won't say who dreamt the... [ More ]

Comment #18

savagegoose — Sat, 14 May 2016 04:35:16 GMT

the splitting the prize at claiming is smart. there will be no complications with gift taxes. as to divine intervention, what devine being gave them the numbers? claiming on fri 13th gives me a clue. sounds like these people are all set up for a no problesm win and we shouldnt hear form them again... I look forward to hearing more.