Michigan man has friend pick out lottery ticket, wins $2 million

Comment #10

Lotterologist — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:34:08 GMT

I never said anything about expecting half in the opposite situation , but since a person dislikes me, they misconstrue my wanting to give my friend half into having an ulterior motive.

I guess they never heard of the word generosity .

As a child, I gave dollars to total strangers because it felt good giving them money.

I've always been accused of being too generous, but that's just me.

Comment #9

Artist77 — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 01:15:37 GMT

Exactly. That is the standard of a good and ethical person. I have picked up tickets with the money of a friend or coworker several times. I never thought to ask the outcome either. I guess I was just busy living my life.

I can always tell the people who worked hard to make their own way in life and be successful. I would never have my hand out begging. You can have joy for the success of a friend without feeling entitled or owed to any of what they have.

Comment #8

cottoneyedjoe — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:53:21 GMT

I have purchased tickets on someone's behalf with their own money. Never expected to get a cut of the winnings or even be informed of a win. Agreeing to run an errand for someone is just that. If compensation is expected, it has to be discussed beforehand.

(Personally I would never ask the favor because I wouldn't want someone to think they are entitled to my prize.

Comment #7

Lotterologist — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:41:16 GMT

Fortunately, my friends would expect nothing beyond a nice lunch.

I'm not talking about friends as in fake friends and fair weather friends like the ones who turned their backs on Dan Ackroyd in the movie, Trading Places .

I'm talking about REAL friendship...a true friend for life.

Comment #6

Lotterologist — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 16:51:57 GMT

A greedy person wouldn't want to share with anyone.

They would want it all for themselves.

The way I see it, my friend picked the winning ticket and without his efforts, I would win nothing, so in my mind, he deserves half.

Comment #5

Artist77 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 10:55:09 GMT

Half is excessive. The people claiming how they would give their friend half is due to their belief they would expect half in the opposite situation.

Fortunately, my friends would not expect anything beyond a nice lunch. If I purchased a ticket with their money, I cannot imagine feeling so entitled to even a dime. I would not accept anything beyond a nice meal.

Greedy people.

Comment #4

billybucks — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:55:18 GMT

I think half is too much but maybe 20%. The story ended without that punch line ending. We want to know how much he gave him. Nothing. Then this guy is a chump and I hope he loses every penny of it. Never have someone else buy your lottery tickets unless it is a draw game and you filled out cards.

Comment #3

moneybagz — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:32:15 GMT

There's no mention of how much money is going to the friend who purchased the lottery ticket and it was always been picking up lottery tickets at his request when he goes to the store I'd say half of that winnings goes to the friend

Comment #2

Lotterologist — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:12:50 GMT

I would give my friend half of the money.

Congrats

Comment #1

sully16 — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:12:21 GMT

Congrats to the lucky guy and what a nice friend.

Michigan man has friend pick out lottery ticket, wins $2 million

Lottery Post — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:35:50 GMT

Turns out, his friend picked the right one

By Kate Northrop

A Michigan man had his friend buy a lottery ticket on his behalf. As it turns out, the ticket he picked out won a $2 million prize.

What are friends for, if not helping you become a millionaire? One Michigan man asked his friend to buy a lottery ticket on his behalf and ended up winning $2 million with the ticket he picked out.

The 54-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, said his jaw hit the floor and stayed t... [ More ]