Speculation begins about NJ winner of Mega Millions lottery

Comment #50

KY Floyd — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 17:51:04 GMT

if you don't claim in a certain amount of time, like 90 or 160 days, I forget, 'they' choose the 30 installment plan for you.

The IRS gives 60 days to make the decision, but the clock only starts when you claim the prize. IIRC it goes back to the switch from annuities as the only choice to the option to chose between the annuity or the lump sum, and is based on the doctrine of constructive receipt or economic benefit. Just because somebody promises/owes you money doesn't mean that you'll get... [ More ]

Comment #49

Bleudog101 — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 21:39:39 GMT

wande43. Went to NJ lottery website FAQ. It says in brief that the tickets default to Annuity if no choice is made. You can change it to lump sum when you claim it even if it had defaulted to Annuity. You CANNOT change from lump sum which you decided @ time of purchase to Annuity.

Comment #48

wander73 — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 16:03:29 GMT

The answer to that is simple. The accountant would be able to answer that.

I have plenty of ideas what I would do with winnings.

Comment #47

paymentplan-man — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:52:06 GMT

You know what I'm thinking.......since this is a plan I thought about and im sure im not the first one...this tells me that my idea probably is either not legal or will still result in me paying some type of tax still.

Which is why I've told myself I would just give what ever I wanted and not care about the 5-6 million limit before the huge tax penalty lol.

Comment #46

paymentplan-man — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 23:37:30 GMT

You know what I actually thought about this once like lets just say I won more money then I could ever spend/gift/donate and I wanted to give my friend a lets say 30 year $1M loan with a interest rate of lets say 2.3 (using the current AFR long term rate). And then on top of that me and my wife gift him each 15 k yearly (the max tax free gift amount to a individual).

1.Lets do the math $1,000,000 * .023= 23,000

2. Since we are gifting him 30k he can easily pay this money back and then he... [ More ]

Comment #45

Jaybird64 — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 22:38:10 GMT

I read in another article here that if you don't claim in a certain amount of time, like 90 or 160 days, I forget, 'they' choose the 30 installment plan for you. Maybe that rule or law might be different from state to state. but still... I'd take the cash option and I would cash in as soon as possible. That money isn't making me interest but the govt. And the IRS, are getting plenty already. The math is pretty simple and so is my the tax structure. they take 25% off the top and I'd take another... [ More ]

Comment #44

Stack47 — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 05:44:53 GMT

Congratulations, too, to the winner of this multi-million dollar jackpot! We encourage the winner to sign the back of the ticket, make a copy of both sides and put it in a safe place,

Read this on NJ Lottery web site, speaking of what the Mass woman should have done .

Comment #43

Stack47 — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 05:39:13 GMT

It just seemed odd to me that store clerk would know if the player was buying for a group. I was in a 30 member group and a few times I bought 150 $1 tickets, but I bought them at five different locations. If a clerk wanted to ask, 30 should have generated that question, but I was never asked.

Comment #42

Stack47 — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 05:30:03 GMT

owner Ameer Krass said Monday that the winner is a regular customer.

Meaning the owner should pretty much know that players buying habits. But even had they purchased more tickets than usual, it could just reflect the size of the jackpot. I bought three more tickets than zero I usually buy simply because of the half billion jackpot.

Comment #41

Coin Toss — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 04:37:55 GMT

Perhaps a player 'sent in a beard'.

Comment #40

paymentplan-man — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 02:23:54 GMT

Yes you can claim via a LLC or trust (in Jersey) but as you mentioned I guess no one does it. Probably because they sign the ticket with there name first which would mean they have to be the person to collect the winnings and have their name shown as the winner. I'm not sure if this is a new thing or not you'd be best off looking that up.

Comment #39

scentcrazy — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 02:16:57 GMT

I had always heard that the winner's name and home town was published by the NJ Lottery Commission. What I found interesting about this article was that it mentioned that the winner could be either a person or an organization. From the various stories of lotto winners from NJ I have heard over the years, an organization has never claimed the prize. Is this something new? Can one claim their lottery prize via a trust or an LLC? Would love to hear others comments.

Comment #38

noise-gate — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 21:24:27 GMT

When you posted Has anyone on LP been asked.. Stack, l had a lol moment, why? Cause a few nights before, l was watching No Country for Old Men - and the scene at the gas station where the owner asks this killer You get any rain up there? And the killer replies Where would that way be? following up with What business is it of yours where l come from?

It reminded me that you could tell the lottery clerk the same thing What business is it of yours, whether l am buying for a group or not? The on... [ More ]

Comment #37

paymentplan-man — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 18:15:43 GMT

Ah yes that makes alot of sense. The stores I usually go to never seem to have a bunch of people there purchasing lotto tickets. I wish I could be in one of those hanging around the corner lines like you see sometimes on news channels when they start covering a large jackpot. Guess I need to find myself a lucky Virginia retailer.

Comment #36

MsBee18 — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 17:33:27 GMT

I think buying tickets in large quantities (say 30) are interpreted as a group. Versus buying like 5 or 10 tickets like most people.

Comment #35

paymentplan-man — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 17:21:46 GMT

Not I. The only question I get is if I want the Power Play/ Megaplier.

Comment #34

Stack47 — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 17:07:15 GMT

He would not say whether the buyer purchased the ticket individually or for a group.

Has anyone on LP been asked by a store clerk if they are purchasing tickets for a group

Comment #33

paymentplan-man — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:16:38 GMT

Yeah I agree I had mentioned this briefly in the One lottery ticket sold in New Jersey wins $521 million Mega Millions jackpot post. I really hope this is not the case but in this day and age you just never know.

Comment #32

noise-gate — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 14:17:19 GMT

Now, what would take this jackpot win to another level is if, the winner in haste, had signed the back of the ticket, and then decided that it was a bad idea, and now wants to fight for anonymity...

Comment #31

wander73 — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 14:03:22 GMT

There are two people who for certain know who won.

The store owner who isn't talking and the winner of the jackpot.

We will have to wait. That is it my friends.

Comment #30

paymentplan-man — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:42:03 GMT

Why would you think that

Are you asking me why man thinks? I'm confused because usually I have a thought and then I share it. To me the sales don't matter rather it generated 20 times as many tickets a regular is a regular so I fail to understand the significance of sharing this.

If you pay attention to what the article says

I did say that the NJ lotto commission hasn't asked for the footage.....which is what the article says. Then I added my opinion which I thought was allowed her... [ More ]

Comment #29

GiveFive — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 12:30:29 GMT

but if the retailer sold 5 or 6 times as many tickets as usual perhaps 2/3 of those tickets were sold to people who don't buy tickets on a regular basis.

It's also true that many players who buy tickets on a regular basis buy more tickets than they usually do because the jackpot has grown unusually large. Although I've no way of knowing if that's the case or not, that also could be true in this particular instance.

Yesterday I learned that I'm somewhat familiar with the town where the win... [ More ]

Comment #28

KY Floyd — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 06:11:50 GMT

I agree, if a business can't respect their customer's privacy, they will, and should, loose business.

I certainly don't disagree, but if you've got the first clue about human nature you have to assume that any time a retailer knows they sold a ticket for a major prize there's a very good chance that they're going to look at any video they have. It's probably much less likely at a large store, such as a grocery store, and stores that are part of a chain. I know that some of the chain stores i... [ More ]

Comment #27

GiveFive — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 23:47:44 GMT

they could have been getting the ticket for a friend...

Exactly. I cant count the number of times my brother has said to me Hey! If you're stopping on your way home to buy some lottery tickets, here's five bucks, get me some quick picks, will ya?

Just because somebody bought a ticket does NOT guarantee they bought it for themselves.

The gas station owner has absolutely no idea if the guy who he thinks bought the winning ticket bought it for themselves or if they bought it for someone... [ More ]

Comment #26

paymentplan-man — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 20:41:46 GMT

Im once again confused but this time Im wondering why you think I am mad or feel that you insulted me. If I felt that way I would simply stop posting and move on. To clarify I am neither mad nor do I feel any distinct negative feeling towards you. The only reason I commented on the post was because to me the comments were all over the place.

To add to this (super off topic) I still have a few more draws in my subscription for the MegaMs for the next 2-3 draws

Comment #25

noise-gate — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 20:31:44 GMT

You obviously need to first have a sense of humor in order to end up by posting bye bye..

Your post started with lm confused l merely piggy backed onto that line. No harm, no foul. I don t think I was insulting but hey..

Comment #24

paymentplan-man — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 20:13:48 GMT

Haha upset far from it......why would I be upset. You asked why did I stop to comment so I left. Why do you feel my words betrayed me?

Bye Felicia

Comment #23

noise-gate — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 20:01:08 GMT

You upset, but your own words betrayed you.

Peace.

Comment #22

paymentplan-man — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 19:47:06 GMT

Bye Felicia

Comment #21

noise-gate — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 19:27:01 GMT

l mean what are we talking about here? - The jackpot winner, what else?

I would really like to move past this post - then why did you stop, if it irritates you

Comment #20

wander73 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 18:45:31 GMT

I deactivated that site almost 3 yrs ago. Unlike some members

Comment #19

paymentplan-man — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 18:17:13 GMT

I've been a bit confused reading through everyone's comments. I mean what are we talking about here. I see people talking about security cameras but the original posting only said that the NJ lottery commission hasn't asked for the footage which I doubt they will unless no one calls or makes an attempt to claim this prize as the window reaches it's end. Although going by what the store owner said the regular is more than likely to be someone who plays often which means they check to see if they... [ More ]

Comment #18

Slick Nick — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 18:05:08 GMT

Wander, you made some great points. Re: Facebook, you give your life away there. I got off that years ago.

Comment #17

wander73 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 17:47:50 GMT

You're absolutely right

Comment #16

Slick Nick — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 16:41:48 GMT

Noise-Gate, you have made a good point. And,, if he exposed the winner this may be a crime much less a threat to the winner.

Comment #15

Bleudog101 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 16:05:59 GMT

Yes, music* Shakespeare. All I could think about him being buried under the concrete and Dee Dee, a wonderful person, driving over his grave. Too bad eye for an eye justice can't happen in this country...

Comment #14

music* — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:51:51 GMT

Do you mean Shakespeare in Florida?

There is also another case in Southern California. The daughter was photographed buying a bottle of water and one ticket for her mother. When the Mother saw her daughter on the screen she thought that her daughter had robbed a bank.

Comment #13

Bleudog101 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:25:34 GMT

Thank you noise-gate. Imagine if he ended up like Shaeffer in Florida thanks to the lottery doing something so foolish. Glad they stopped it.

Comment #12

CDanaT — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:19:00 GMT

Even if the video footage shows a person that purchased the winning ticket,they could have been getting the ticket for a friend, neighbor or relative out of convenience.

I truly wish the person(s) that won much happiness and a smooth transaction when making the big claim.

Comment #11

noise-gate — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:33:15 GMT

BD- It was a Philipino named Bladimir Agnite, who won a $52 mil MM Jackpot in 2012. The guy had checked his ticket a few times, however in less than 45 days, the lottery Commission sent their enforcers to take charge of the survelliance footage put the guy s face on TV, all because he had not come forward ... after 45 days? The lottery got H* for that dropped that practice immediately. I sensed the same crap here.

Comment #10

paymentplan-man — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:10:44 GMT

Yeah but then its a subscription which means if the first day your powerball number is picked along with 2 other white balls or just one white ball there's a very good chance that all your balls wont be picked during the next few draws. or maybe each draw 1-2 numbers are chosen.

Comment #9

GiveFive — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 13:15:00 GMT

There are one of two things that are possibly happening.

The winner is unaware they have won and therefore they have not come forward. (Very unlikely, but possible)

The winner does know they've won, and is taking the actions any astute player who has won millions of dollars would take. Hopefully this is case.

As for the store owner viewing the videotape and claiming he knows who the winner is, that's a definite maybe. It's impossible for him to be absolutely certain the person he suspe... [ More ]

Comment #8

Bleudog101 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 12:54:17 GMT

Remember a couple of years ago the California lottery posted the video of the winning buyer? That was so wrong.

Music* and Noise-Gate, refresh my (our) memory(ies), wasn't that ticket a Mega Millions? Also was it near expiration? Or were they just in the mood to out this Hispanic woman

Comment #7

Raven62 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 11:15:49 GMT

We don't hear much about Edward Snowden anymore, but his warning has never been more true.

Comment #6

dannyct — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 04:24:53 GMT

I agree, if a business can't respect their customer's privacy, they will, and should, loose business.

Comment #5

dannyct — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 04:16:43 GMT

The owner of the mini-mart where Friday's winning Mega Millions ticket was sold said, he reviewed surveillance footage to see if he could pinpoint the lucky customer .

A very good reason not to buy tickets in stores. I only play by subscription, so there won't be any video footage of me buying tickets in a store.

There are other benefits too:

I can't loose my tickets!

The tickets are automatically checked!

More revenue for the state, as commission to the retailer is not requi... [ More ]

Comment #4

noise-gate — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 02:22:00 GMT

There is a saying The road to hell is paved with good intentions l fear Ameer is stepping on it.This looking at footage to identify the winner is all wrong. The winner has 365 days to come forward and claim their prize.If Ameer is one who is known as loose lips he could expose the winner put him or her at risk.lf you reading this Ameer, just remember you going to get your prize- l would suggest that you just back way off, for your own good.

Comment #3

music* — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 01:34:43 GMT

We will soon see if the winner or winners are keeping their head or heads down. Getting professional advice from Trust Estate Attorneys, CPAs, Insurance agents, and maybe even a public relations agency.

Slow down and take your time. You now have all the time you ever wanted.

Where to invest about $200,000,000.00?

The Stock Market is having a rough time right now but isn't this the time to buy stocks. When others are fearful buy . Warren Buffet. When others are greedy stop buying .... [ More ]

Comment #2

music* — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 01:13:43 GMT

The winner or winners could know about Lottery Post or at least Todd may know them. LOL.

California retailers get $1,000,000.00 for selling a Power Ball or Mega Millions ticket. Maybe also a Super Lotto Plus ticket. Jackpot winners.

This winning ticket beat out the larger States like California, New York, Texas, Florida. Surprising!!

Let us all begin again on the long lottery road to Lottery History. WIN

Comment #1

wander73 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:53:47 GMT

Smart move on the lottery winner and smart move on the owner of that gas station.

This is what the Mass. woman should have done. Then again you can't fix stupid, so in this case good job for both.

As far as the lottery commission, it's the right of the lottery winner to do what they have to do. Maybe the lottery winner spoke to a lawyer and the lawyer is into it.

Speculation begins about NJ winner of Mega Millions lottery

Lottery Post — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:33:54 GMT

Final jackpot tally reaches $533 million

As speculation swirled around the identity of the world's newest multi-millionaire, the owner of the mini-mart where Friday's winning Mega Millions ticket was sold said he reviewed surveillance footage to see if he could pinpoint the lucky customer.

New Jersey Lottery officials have not identified the winner of what they now say is a $533 million revised upward from $521 million jackpot yet, a spokeswoman said.

But based on time and date informat... [ More ]