5 Reasons You Don't Really Want to Win all that Lottery Money

Reply #30

time*treat — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:54:54 GMT

They also need to be wary of people who purposely slip and fall on their property, including claims of winners rear-ending them and so on. That includes contractors, babysitters, friends and family who visit you, borrow your car, etc.

Wow. That's rough.

Reply #29

GYM RICE — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:03:31 GMT

Yes:) and that includes any and all lawyers...I'd have a couple PI's on the staff and have them dig up as much as they can about anyone suing me. I actually think it could be a lot of fun going on the offensive like that. One of the first things I might do is give my local Police and Fire a very large donation. Having those people on your side when others might be trying to sue you couldn't hurt.

Reply #28

haymaker — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 19:54:22 GMT

WTG make em sorry they got the idea.

Reply #27

haymaker — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 19:53:02 GMT

oh yea, 44. mag. the worlds most powerful handgun,

can almost hear dirty harry sayin it.

Reply #26

GYM RICE — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 19:45:21 GMT

I always told myself if I'm lucky enough to win a very large jackpot and someone came after me with a lawsuit that was bogus, I'd turn it into a very public nightmare for the person doing it and never let up on the person until they have nothing. Lottery winners have to turn the tables and make examples out of the s that do crap like this...Instead of sitting back and being a victim, I'd take a % of the win and go on the offensive for stuff like this.

Reply #25

Coin Toss — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:51:38 GMT

Good point, MADDOG10.

Once again, the need is there for the Jackpot Winners Protection Program.

Someone else represents the winners, all corresspondence goes through them, etc....

Reply #24

NightStalker — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:24:44 GMT

I can see that it would put a great strain on a relationship, especially one already in trouble. If you have a plan and stick to your plan, you can find a way to make it work. As for friends taking advantage, I think we all know people in our lives that would want to take advantage and ones that would not.

Reply #23

Simba774 — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:36:36 GMT

I read it yesterday. HIGHlarious. I bet there's over a thousand reasons why rich will always be better than poor.

Reply #22

Brcebrce — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:31:41 GMT

Yeah this is a good one. It could cause the rest to happen. If you have a Dr. Jekyll\ Mr. Hyde complex, having $100 million fall in your lap can make him appear.

The personal safety issue is why If I win I'm claiming in a trust LLC partnership etc. anything to keep my name and face out of newspapers. Anonymity is better than a whole security firm.

Reply #21

Brcebrce — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:21:27 GMT

It was a .44 mag.

Reply #20

PoeticJustice32 — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 03:50:47 GMT

I generally agree. I wouldn't have a problem footing the bill for my friends especially if I am the one who invited them to dinner or whatever. My issue comes in when they expect me to pay when its just a regular night out. The expectation just seems like they are taking advantage.

I am not concerned by any of those reasons . I think I have a pretty good head on my shoulders, so I am more than willing to roll the dice and see what happens with a big jackpot lottery win.

Reply #19

MADDOG10 — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:29:30 GMT

What each and everyone who plays the Lottery in a state that doesn't allow the individuals to remain anonymous needs to do is contact your state represenative and tell them enough is enough. You should have the choice to either represent yourself or be represented.

You pay for this why not have a voice in it?

No, it won't take a lot of other things away that are associated with winning, but it will make your lifestyle a little easier as long as the individual doesn't let it be known that t... [ More ]

Reply #18

mcginnin56 — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:21:57 GMT

Reply #17

hearsetrax — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:19:48 GMT

Reply #16

haymaker — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:17:07 GMT

just because you're paranoid does'nt mean they're not after you.

get a .357 mag and practice sayin do ya feel lucky punk ? LOL

Reply #15

ameriken — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:01:59 GMT

lol, yet we still buy tickets.

Reply #14

lottolaughs — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:59:42 GMT

Reason 6: Your personality. Would it change? Can you still be the same person you were when you only had $10 bucks in your pocket?

I also think of personal safety. Wouldn't you always feel as if someone were watching you...that everyone knew you're this big winner? (even if they don't, you may feel self-concious) That alone gives me the creeps. Maybe I'm just paranoid,lol. I might have to hire me a big ole hunky bodyguard. (Kevin Costner...are you free

Reply #13

ameriken — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:57:44 GMT

I'm not worried about 2 or 3, and 5 looks par for the course, but just thinking about 1 and 4 really digusts me.

Reply #12

Artist77 — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:55:37 GMT

But that woman's friends were deceptive and disrespectful.....they claimed they forgot their money. However, if you start paying all the time for anyone, even a good friend, it will cause problems at some point. These people were her friends also.

Reply #11

momzbabz1 — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:52:05 GMT

Is it just me or does anyone else find the story behind reason #1 petty? I can only speak for myself but if I won millions a 60$ bill at a resturant would be nothing to me . Whats the point of having a whole lot of money if you dont have people to share it with ? I totally understand not wanting friends to become mooches but thats the responsiblity of the person that has the money to draw the line. Idk Im a pretty generous person so if I ever won some big money my real friends would be pretty mu... [ More ]

Reply #10

haymaker — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:04:28 GMT

CT, hows it going, you reminded me of when i got called to jury duty way back over 15 years.

a guy from Iraq pulled a fake S F, surv. had him on video as he staked out the spot,one of those standing ashtrays w/ the pink sand,

after walking past it a few times he scooped some of the sand on the floor, then laid down and started yelling for help,

i recall it cause i was called on the jury,told the judge i worked in a casino and know what goes on in the security ofc.

the judge said, you... [ More ]

Reply #9

Artist77 — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:43:42 GMT

That is a very cool hobby

Reply #8

Artist77 — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:41:40 GMT

wow I am amazed as to how someone could even think something up like that! What is the thought process? lol They went to a casino where the odds were they would lose money, and they did so they then deserved to get their money back??? The casino should have went after them for fraud. You know they will try something like this somewhere else.

Reply #7

haymaker — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:36:04 GMT

yea, everyone should be payed for their work,some think if you love your work it ain't work, thats bull$h**.

NFL players love their work, look at what they make,

2 of my sisters are artists 1 makes a living from it, the other combines it w/ her photography skills,

myself i do pinstripe lettering on vehicles as a hobby, not good enough to charge for it.

when i win the JP I'll have more time for it,

thats what the win is for me, at least 44 hours a week that now goes elsewhere.... [ More ]

Reply #6

Coin Toss — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:35:36 GMT

Always Artist77, always.

Re: The slip fall scam, this is kind of funny.

A couple playing on an Illinois riverboat casino lost a few hundred bucks and decided they were going to have the casino give them their money back, and then some. (These people did not have a clue about surveillance). They went to the secoind deck and the guy put a banan peel on the deck, then knocked on a door that let out to the deck. His wife came out and faked a fall. Then they called for security and a EMT.

Se... [ More ]

Reply #5

Artist77 — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:12:47 GMT

When I did not win the super megamillions, I felt kind of relieved. It was just too much money but I would not have hesitated to tell the hangers on to go away. When you are an artist or designer (and some other jobs), people are always expecting something free from you and you'd be amazed as to how many people tell me it is not a real job as I work 60 plus hours or more a week. When they say this, I ask them for the name of other artists and designers who have done free work for them or anyone... [ More ]

Reply #4

SergeM — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:09:35 GMT

Ah, I consider these articles as a demotivation. You go bankrupt, the money went to hookers and booze. You crash five cars. You loose all your cash investing in funds. Some freak is stalking you. Somebody kidnapped your niece, who now is on druggs because you gave her cash. You receive hundreds of letters of people with some disease and only and expensive treatment can save them. All the people who treated you like trash, suddenly are your best friends. ...

Than the reporters are on your heal... [ More ]

Reply #3

Stormiela — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:59:28 GMT

Very interesting info, thanks for posting. But I still want to win, hehe. Knowledge is power though, it's good to read this kind of stuff in case those lucky #'s come in... and I guess it helps that you can remain anon here in AZ....

Reply #2

Masone — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:11:09 GMT

#5 is the only legit reason for me, but it comes with the territory. Can't control what other people do, but I'd rather face that than to not have the money at all.

Reply #1

dallascowboyfan — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:05:42 GMT

good info CT...

5 Reasons You Don't Really Want to Win all that Lottery Money

Coin Toss — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:36:24 GMT

Along with the 20/20 Lotto Fenzy program last night this was on Yahoo finance. Nothing that anyone here doesn't know but I thought it does mention a few things to think about, especially 5 below, lawsuits and scams.

5 Reasons You Don't Really Want to Win all that Lottery Money By Gina Roberts-Grey | CreditCards.com Thu, Mar 29, 2012 3:00 PM EDT

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> Do you find yourself dreaming of the day your lucky lottery numbers are called? Or fantasizing about wh... [ More ]