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Are you playing Mega Millions with the $5.00 per play?Reply
At the odds and the payouts, you are lucky if you win $$, a free ticket that is won never seems to pay off, EVER!! And my intuition tells me, under deeper scrutiny, we might find these funds being laundered into our political party system. Sorry, I'm still not over the Powerball security debacle, with a delayed drawing that was pushed to 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The next morning, the winning store's security tape had the news van in the parking lot next door at 4:30 a.m., waiting for the owner to
Jul 11, 2026, 10:10 am - TMan007 - Lottery Discussion Forum

is it possible to claim a jackpot without even the lottery knowing your identity?Reply
Winners can have lawyers create LLCs or trusts to make it difficult for the public to figure out who won, but lotteries don't payout jackpots without knowing who the actual winner is. Beyond security reasons, there may also be tax reporting requirements.
Jul 13, 2026, 9:46 pm - Todd - Lottery Discussion Forum

I am getting harassed by family over a $5,000 lottery win. :(Reply
What????? I know of no monthly bill like internet or electricity tied to income in any state and which could be affected by a $5 k win. Do you have documented examples? $5000 could possibly affect Medicaid, low income housing, child support and Social security if you claimed before your full retirement age.
Jul 10, 2026, 10:31 am - Artist77 - Lottery Discussion Forum

I know that this is technically not a lottery question, it's about PCH Sweepstakes bankruptcy .Reply
He said this left him financially ruined and he can't find a job as he hasn't worked in roughly 10 years and is an older man. He said he blew his PCH Annuity payments frivolously Poor decisions can lead to all sorts of problems. If he's lucky some of that frivolous spending resulted in assets that can be sold, such as more house than a guy with a modest fixed income (he probably qualifies for social security) needs, and Walmart might give him a job as a greeter. What do the wronged PCH
May 26, 2026, 12:18 am - KY Floyd - Lottery Discussion Forum

Annuity or Cash ValueReply
What would be a reasonable cut off age where one says, heck no, am taking cash I don't think that whether or not you expect to live long enough to collect all of the payments is a good reason for making the choice between cash and annuity. Being older, within reason, could argue in favor of the annuity. If you're under 50 or 60 there are probably a lot more reasons you might want to spend a disproportionate amount of the jackpot in the first few years. If you're 70 and the cash value is $10
May 12, 2026, 10:55 pm - KY Floyd - Lottery Discussion Forum

Anti Computerized Lottery PetitionReply
At the Virginia Lottery, we take gaming seriously, making sure that each and every draw takes place under rigid security procedures. After all, every game should abide by certain rules and standards. Two hours before each draw, three Lottery officials report to the television studio where the draw show is held and go over a thorough checklist that includes: Randomly selecting the ball sets and the draw machines to be used that evening. Testing the equipment, conducting pretest drawings a
Apr 27, 2026, 8:05 am - rcbbuckeye - Lottery Discussion Forum

is it possible to claim a jackpot without even the lottery knowing your identity?Reply
google: can you have a lawyer claim your lottery winnings for you AI Overview Yes, a lawyer can claim lottery winnings on your behalf, but exactly how they do it depends on your state's laws regarding lottery anonymity . In many states, your attorney will establish a legal entity (like a blind trust or an LLC) to claim the prize while keeping your personal identity private. [ 1 ] How this process generally works: The Claiming Process: Instead of you walking into the lottery head
Jul 13, 2026, 3:48 pm - grwurston - Lottery Discussion Forum

Oregon lottery kept my $1500 winning ticket
Hi my name is Howard Drummond. A few months ago I won a jackpot at Jake's tavern on se Milwaukee Ave in Portland Oregon. I won it on the second machine from the door on a game called huff n puff during the bonus it gave me the major jackpot it payed $1500 and printed out a ticket right away. My friend Tim spreager was with me when I won. I didn't have a car so getting down to Wilsonville wasn't easy, so a friend of mine Shelby I owed him some money and told him that I won and showed him the tick
May 19, 2026, 8:11 am - HowdyDoody2 - Lottery Discussion Forum