FL resident looking for way to play/win Powerball anonymously

Reply #18

KY Floyd — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:41:37 GMT

The press won't hound you unless you give them a good reason. Yeah, they'll want some interviews in the first week, but then they'll go on to the next story. Charities can't really hound you unless you're stupid enough to keep putting your name in the phone book. History strongly suggests that for the most part criminals are only a problem if you go out of your way to make yourself a good target.

If you think you can win a significant jackpot and not have yourfriends and relatives notice that... [ More ]

Reply #17

DelmarvaChick — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:55:26 GMT

I tend to buy powerball tickets when I drive home to visit family. I drive through 2 powerball states and my Mom lives in a city that borders Deleware (I love those little smiley faces they let you wear over your face..not that I've ever had the chance to wear one but maybe one day). I just buy the maximum number multi draws. I'm a bit leary about buying tickets in West VA though....seems problematic in the karma division.

Concerning your question...you can physically buy any lottery ticket i... [ More ]

Reply #16

cher19622 — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:21:14 GMT

My best advise is to run from this area.

Reply #15

jarasan — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:49:39 GMT

Entitlement they'll think they are entitled and will keep coming back for more when it runs out, you would then be their Sugar Mama kinda like an extra special spreading your wealth Personal Familial Welfare Provider . At some point you will need a bail out (a bail out, like bailing to another place very far away...................).

The Conehead family was a very close family, but all their relatives lived on another planet, they would probably be OK.

Reply #14

justxploring — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:22:20 GMT

When did SC become a border state with FL? Did GA move

Reply #13

bogeytrain — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:58:02 GMT

With respect to the original post, I say go for it...I live next to a state that allows the winner to remain anonymous, so sometimes I'll drive across the border to play for this reason. Sure, it's a bit of gas and time, but it's actually something I really enjoy (gives me plenty of time to brainstorm on how I will spend my winnings!). By the way, I always use the multi-draw option so I can play the same set of numbers for 15 draws. I find this to work really well, as I don't have to worry about... [ More ]

Reply #12

justxploring — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:56:25 GMT

I have a question. 7% of $96.9 million is about $6.7 million. Wouldn't it be easier to just give away some of your money to nagging relatives

Reply #11

Coin Toss — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:47:07 GMT

korr

If you're serious in assuming you are going to wind a Powerball jackpot you need a shrink a lot more than you do a lawyer.

Bark of bitter tree tastes good to hungry squirrel, sure, but be real.

Good Luck, and it is all luck.

Reply #10

dopey7719 — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:01:40 GMT

This is too funny!!! I was born and raised in South Carolina. 7% tax off the top baby....right after the 25% federal taxes. Spend whatever extra cash you have buying more tickets. Besides, if you're traveling North anyway...I'd stop at various different gas stations along the way doing quick picks....but if I could buy a winning ticket in Florida where there is no state tax....I'd prefer doing it there. South Carolina taxes EVERYTHING!!!! Be aware of that.

More importantly.....how do you pla... [ More ]

Reply #9

korr — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:09:19 GMT

Hmm TN doesn't have the anonymous option it seems... curses.

Reply #8

korr — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:08:47 GMT

That's easy, just get the winning numbers

Reply #7

MillionsWanted — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:06:15 GMT

LOL. Worry about how to win first

Reply #6

korr — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:03:03 GMT

Tennesse would be an option too... for no state taxes on lottery winnings.

Reply #5

justxploring — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:01:41 GMT

Yes, it is perfectly legal. I've purchased tickets in other states when I've traveled. A lot of members do that if they live close to a state border.

Regarding financial planners, if you are conducting business in SC, they might be required to get a non-resident state license. Since you live in FL, that might not be necessary. I have no idea because, as I already wrote, I would tell a client he's nuts. Anyway, if a product is sold in a particular state, then the financial planner has to pay... [ More ]

Reply #4

korr — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:56:57 GMT

Guess I'll have to decide if a ~7% cut is worth not being hounded by press/ friends /criminals/charities.

Assuming it is, I'm still left with my original question.

Reply #3

justxploring — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:49:49 GMT

Well, unless I'm mistaken, SC taxes all income, including lottery prizes. Some state do not, but you'd have to check each one individually. I'm pretty sure SC NC tax lottery winnings. So why would you buy a ticket somewhere other than FL since you always pay tax on income where it is earned, not where you live.

Reply #2

korr — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:47:24 GMT

Yes, I understand all that. I'm travelling north anyway, it isn't a special trip lol.

Reply #1

justxploring — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:39:39 GMT

Are you serious? This game has odds of 1 in 195 million. So you would drive all the way to SC to buy a ticket just in case you win when there are lottery retailers in your own back yard? Depending on where you live in Florida, you might spend as much as $100 in gas alone. If you live in Jacksonville it will, of course, be a lot less than if you live in Miami.

Take the gas money and buy 50 more tickets with Powerplay to improve your chances of winning.

Also, why would you want to pay SC st... [ More ]

FL resident looking for way to play/win Powerball anonymously

korr — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:24:37 GMT

From checking FL rules it looks like I can't accept here even with a trust, as trust beneficiaries must be disclosed.

However I was checking the powerball site and the two nearest states to participate look like Lousiana and S.Carolina. I think in LA the rules are the same as here in FL. In SC though, I see at least one anonymous winner listed. The SC site states that you don't have to be a state resident to purchase a ticket, but that the ticket must be purchased in SC (of course).

So the... [ More ]