N.C. woman claims $66M Powerball jackpot

Comment #8

dphillips — Sat, 10 Jul 2004 09:38:53 GMT

Although I don't reside in North Carolina anymore, Senator Jesse Helms, an arch conservative, along with some other legislators from the old school, are against a lottery in North Carolina. Since I hear from my North Carolina friend on a weekly basis, he gives me the scoop. Yes, there are the progressives who want North Carolina to move into the 21st century, and they want that liquid pot of gold, lottery revenue for their state. However, some of the legislators seem to be wafling. Nonetheles... [ More ]

Comment #7

ThinkBig — Thu, 08 Jul 2004 05:51:00 GMT

I think you would have to sign the ticket since you own it, but you can have your lawyer CLAIM the ticket on your behalf. Whoever goes to the Claim Center and claims it, (Lawyer, etc) their names are the ones identified in the newspapers, unless they request anonymity. But, of course, lawyers do not mind being identified...It is business recognition for them, right

Comment #6

doubledee32 — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 15:01:14 GMT

Maybe somebody can answer me this one-If you want to remain anonymous and have a lawyer collect for you-do you just give him the ticket ? or how does that work. I mean if you sign it-the lottery would know who you were-I've always wondered that.hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Comment #5

ThinkBig — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 04:51:53 GMT

I went to the SC website and read this very story. There is a lawyer who is handling the winner's affairs. The lawyer is from Raleigh, NC and there was a phone number where the public could call to find out more about the woman. I certainly respect the woman's wishes for privacy and that is the first thing I would want when I won a jackpot...PRIVACY. However, what I did was got a map and traced her journey from Atlanta (down I 85, I think) and then just across the SC border to the right is a sm... [ More ]

Comment #4

whodeani — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 01:44:41 GMT

The release said the woman was a first-time Powerball player driving back from Atlanta when she stopped three times to buy tickets, probably June 25, Passailaigue said. I am a many time Powerball player so why can't I win??? Just drives you crazy hearing about people who never played before or hardly play at all winning. Grrrrrrrr!!!!!! I am happy for her though just wish it was me for a change.

Comment #3

Todd — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 01:31:52 GMT

Actually, it's South Carolina that accepted the anonymous ticket redemption. The winner lives in NC, but the lottery is based in SC.

Comment #2

golotto — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 19:45:36 GMT

N.C. allows anonymity? Must be nice! I didn't know that. I sure wouldn't get that option where I live as they require release of name and general residency information.

Comment #1

fxdwg — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 14:28:54 GMT

The only way

N.C. woman claims $66M Powerball jackpot

Lottery Post — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 12:27:04 GMT

A North Carolina woman turned in the winning $65.8 million Powerball ticket to South Carolina Lottery officials late Friday afternoon.A release from the state lottery said the woman chose to remain anonymous and has decided to take the Powerball prize in a $34.2 million, taxable, one-time cash payout.North Carolinians have bought all three of the winning Powerball tickets sold in South Carolina since the lottery started in January 2002. North Carolina has no state lottery.In May 2003, a Charlott... [ More ]