"wishes to remain totally anonymous"

Reply #18

bellyache — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 19:09:19 GMT

I would tell my mother, but I have a feeling should would tell some of my other relatives. That's ok because I have the ability to say no.

Reply #17

goldrush — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 08:49:10 GMT

I called home and told my Mother and my Dad about my good fortune and told them to find a home they liked when I got back I would buy it for them. They were the only people I told. That is enough to spread the news. If I win, I will never tell my Mom, I love her, but she can not keep a secret. It is too much to put on parents, they would be happy and tell their best friends, in confidence, but that will also tell their best friends, and before you know it, everyone knows.The answer is to keep mu... [ More ]

Reply #16

lchoro — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 21:41:32 GMT

The other interesting thing about the story was how they refused requests for interviews. Is there only a small number of media outlets, AP, UPI, etc., for which the lottery operators can force a winner to submit for interviews? When they won the jackpot, the couple refused dozens of interview requests but told lottery officials they were going separate ways to fulfill lifelong dreams.

Reply #15

rlevins — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 02:26:55 GMT

Although there are many articles/news items/suggestions on what to do when one wins big.. But there are things which many people ignore. Sure, hiring/consulting a lawyer will help but it will not help to improve ones attitude/behavior which puts one in trouble. What it means is that it will save you from others but not from yourself. Lawyer will help one hide ones dark side but it will drain ones money. So the summary is one needs both a lawyer and ones own attitude to survive in long term.Next... [ More ]

Reply #14

takeitez — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 02:21:26 GMT

That is the way it went!!Sometimes I even day dream about what it would have been like if I had won a lot of money!Sirbrad your check is in the mail!ez

Reply #13

sirbrad — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 02:00:04 GMT

I believe I deserve at least $2.5 million.Also, I have already added an extra $5 million to your supposed winnings, and have told several people already that you have won $15 million. It has already spread around rapidly, and has gotten back to me within minutes. Someone asked me if I heard about that guy who won $50 million dollars from Carters Lake. I said yes, I think so. But I heard it was around $75 million. They said no kidding? $100 million eh? Yup....$120 million. CASH.

Reply #12

sirbrad — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 01:59:24 GMT

Yea sure for every 1,000 happy stories there will be a few horror ones. But every case is completely individual. As in anything in life, there will be good and bad regardless of the subject.

Reply #11

takeitez — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 01:53:12 GMT

It is very hard to keep people from knowing when you win money. I know, this happened to me in 1995. I was on a project in California and won about $500,000. I called home and told my Mother and my Dad about my good fortune and told them to find a home they liked when I got back I would buy it for them. My Dad passed away before I got home but I bought my Mom a house and paid all her bills. They were the only people I told. We live in a small town of about 30,000 people. I have lived there all... [ More ]

Reply #10

justxploring — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 01:16:15 GMT

I've read many stories about lottery winners who are broke or committed suicide, etc. One site has a long list. These tales are very sad as is the suffering of anyone. But sad stories are part of everyday life and reading about starving children is a heck of a lot more upsetting than hearing about rich people whose lives were destroyed, especially after this year's hurricane season. I believe most people would benefit from winning $65M. If it's too much pressure, then build a couple of homeless... [ More ]

Reply #9

rlevins — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 00:12:29 GMT

Here is what I found about July 22, 2000 when they wonMack Metcalf, 42, and his wife, Virginia Metcalf Merida, 46, will split their winnings 60/40. Both plan to immediately quit their jobs. Mack has been a forklift driver for Johnson Controls in Florence the last two-and-a-half years. Virginia has worked as a corrugator for Indy Homeycomb in Highland Heights for two years. Mack is moving to Australia and buying several houses, while Virginia still hasn't decided what to do with her portion.It se... [ More ]

Reply #8

lchoro — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 00:05:55 GMT

This link has a picture of her unique home. Other articles say that she's been dead for five days. Sad story. No one hardly knew her or knew of her. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051126/NEWS0103/511260369/1077/rss02

Reply #7

delS — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 23:09:47 GMT

I hate to hear this type of stories! The love of money can reveal the deep rotten issues within a heart that has been left to corrode and corrupt.

Reply #6

bellyache — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 22:14:36 GMT

Reply #5

lchoro — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 21:45:11 GMT

A woman who won a $65.4 million Powerball jackpot with her husband five years ago was found dead at her home overlooking the Ohio River. Police said she had been dead for days before anyone found her.Virginia Metcalf Merida's son found her dead Wednesday. Campbell County Police are awaiting autopsy results and toxicology results before announcing a cause of death.Investigators said there was no sign of forced entry at the 5,000-square-foot, custom-built geodesic dome house that Merida, 51, bough... [ More ]

Reply #4

Rip Snorter — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 23:41:04 GMT

Good to hear they have lotteries in OZ and that people win them. Too bad we don't get some Aussies in to LP occasionally to pep things up.Jack

Reply #3

bellyache — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 21:39:37 GMT

It's nice that you can remain anonymous with some lotteries, but that isn't always the case. If it had been a bigger jackpot I bet they wouldn't be.

Reply #2

dvdiva — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 20:57:05 GMT

If you win $1 million you would be anonymous anyways.

Reply #1

delS — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 17:11:43 GMT

He is a wise person to have the desire to remain anonymous! He will have to labor at it! With new found notoriety comes the responsibility to guard his/her and their families interest.

"wishes to remain totally anonymous"

goldrush — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 04:40:14 GMT

New South Wales, Australia A local player from Forster has suddenly become an instant millionaire after picking up the entire Division One prize of $1 million in last night s Lotto draw.The winner becomes part of the elite 29 Lotto millionaires created so far this year. A grand total 717 Lotto players have become millionaires since Lotto was introduced in 1979.The winner was delighted with the news but wishes to remain totally anonymous.