A beloved Park Avenue doorman who won $5 million in the state lottery wants to move on up — and into the elegant, pre-war building where he works.
That way, "I'll have the doorman open the door for me," says Richie Randazzo, 44, a bachelor who lives in a two-story home in Brooklyn.
But the lucky winner will have to wait because the only apartment for sale in the building at 1021 Park Ave. at East 85th Street is out of his range.So for now, Randazzo, who plans to continue working, will be a millionaire who opens the door and hails taxis for millionaires.
The only apartment on the market in his building is an 11-room beauty that is going for a cool $9.95 million. And even though $5 million is nothing to sneeze at, it just isn't enough scratch — even for a scratch-off millionaire.
Still, a fella can dream.
"After I hit the next lottery, I'll buy that one," Randazzo said yesterday at a ceremony announcing his good fortune.
The lucky doorman actually won the prize May 2, when he bought a $10 Set for Life instant ticket, which pays $5,000 a week for life and guarantees a minimum of $5 million. Winners get $65,000 every three months, or $41,926 after taxes.
That — minus tips — is more than the $40,000 the doorman earns in a year.
Randazzo's new riches have given him the freedom to concentrate on one of his passions — women.
"I want a good Italian woman — or Swedish or Irish or Chinese," he said. "I'm always looking. It's a hobby of mine."
Asked if he is the Big Apple's most eligible bachelor, he replied, "Yes, absolutely. I've got a lot of money to prove it.
"If they want to start a reality show called, 'Who Wants to Marry a Scratch-Off Millionaire,' let me know," he added. "They can call it, 'From Rags to Richie.' "
Champing on a cigar, Randazzo got a hero's welcome when he showed up at the building last night in a silver Porsche Cayenne stretch limo. The super, George Skintej, opened the limo's door, saying, "Now, he's my boss."
Randazzo didn't scratch off the winning ticket until he got home to the Gravesend house he grew up in. Hans Utsch, a mutual-fund manager who lives at 1021 Park, said the doorman "could barely speak" when he told him about his windfall. "He was halfway between laughing and crying."
After the big win, Randazzo wondered whether to quit, telling building resident Amy Fine-Collins, "I don't need to do this anymore."
But, taking the advice of his parents, Cora and Frank, who live in West Palm Beach, Fla., he decided to keep his job, because "it's too much too soon."
Randazzo's big smile in front of the buiding he hopes to buy an apartment in. At the moment, only one 11-room apartment is available for almost $10 million.
you are KIDDING ...why in the world does a doorman make that much money(40k a year plus tips)?? Teachers (i.e. people with college educations) don't even make that much. this country is insane.
Quote: Originally posted by GamerMom on Jun 16, 2008
you are KIDDING ...why in the world does a doorman make that much money(40k a year plus tips)?? Teachers (i.e. people with college educations) don't even make that much. this country is insane.
What makes you think a doorman doesn't have a college education?
am I missing something? what are the requirements for a position as a doorman? I don't live in NYC so maybe i'm just ignorant as to what they do? I assumed they were more or less fancy door bodyguards, controlling who comes into the building. I'm actually surprised they still have those with the advent of modern electronic doorlocks and such.
The owners of the apartment pay him, private enterprise. Teachers are paid from school bonds and tax dollars. People hate paying more taxes. Right, wrong, or indifferent, it is what it is. BTW, my mother was a teacher, never graduated from high school, went to college in her 40's grad with a masters in 3 years.
good for him i hope that he stays within the neighborhood - as for the education factor, HA i know many a doorman with post grad education [from other countries, can't get into their respective fields because of green card issues] .. and most, with tips included can definately rate in $70K + .... off subject, but to have a GREAT doorman .. PRICELESS!
Quote: Originally posted by GamerMom on Jun 16, 2008
am I missing something? what are the requirements for a position as a doorman? I don't live in NYC so maybe i'm just ignorant as to what they do? I assumed they were more or less fancy door bodyguards, controlling who comes into the building. I'm actually surprised they still have those with the advent of modern electronic doorlocks and such.
Edit: I began composing this before the above comments were posted.
I think you are missing my point. (I didn't call you ignorant BTW.) First of all, there are a lot of service positions that pay very well if you are good at your job. In places like Vegas, being a doorman or valet is a coveted position, although I haven't been there in decades. Second, some people who have lots of education decide they don't like doing this or that and find peace at other jobs. Third, times are tough and there might be someone bagging groceries at night who has 8 years of college so he/she can buy gas and food. I once watched a 60 minutes story about a man with a PhD who ran a junkyard.
Anyway, $40K in NYC isn't even enough to rent a studio apartment. I'm not getting defensive, but I've worked at lots of jobs where customers treat the salespeople as if we're all idiots. I can't tell you how many times someone has spelled "street" or "lane" for me and I have 6 years of college. You might take a taxi and the driver had a medical degree in another country. That was all I was saying.
Just FYI - a toll collector in some states earns up to $75K. Look at the last paragraph in this article.
One of my former neighbors who had a degree in history worked as a driver for Waste Management. I found out later he had a substance abuse problem. He was also very, very shy so maybe he couldn't teach or work around other people. Anyway, he worked a lot of overtime and often cleared more than $1,000 a week, although he got up at 4am and looked completely exhausted when he got home. Tim Russert said in an interview that working at that job one summer is what reminded him to stay in college and become a lawyer.
Back to the story:
"I want a good Italian woman — or Swedish or Irish or Chinese," he said. "I'm always looking. It's a hobby of mine."
Quote: Originally posted by justxploring on Jun 16, 2008
One of my former neighbors who had a degree in history worked as a driver for Waste Management. I found out later he had a substance abuse problem. He was also very, very shy so maybe he couldn't teach or work around other people. Anyway, he worked a lot of overtime and often cleared more than $1,000 a week, although he got up at 4am and looked completely exhausted when he got home. Tim Russert said in an interview that working at that job one summer is what reminded him to stay in college and become a lawyer.
Back to the story:
"I want a good Italian woman — or Swedish or Irish or Chinese," he said. "I'm always looking. It's a hobby of mine."
A hobby?
well, i'd tell him to go with the Irish chic - you know, they have the whole 'luck of the irish' thing on their side! but it sounds like basically he'll take any women that'll have his stinking self <-- and i say that in the most respectable tone for sanitation engineers
Quote: Originally posted by justxploring on Jun 16, 2008
One of my former neighbors who had a degree in history worked as a driver for Waste Management. I found out later he had a substance abuse problem. He was also very, very shy so maybe he couldn't teach or work around other people. Anyway, he worked a lot of overtime and often cleared more than $1,000 a week, although he got up at 4am and looked completely exhausted when he got home. Tim Russert said in an interview that working at that job one summer is what reminded him to stay in college and become a lawyer.
Back to the story:
"I want a good Italian woman — or Swedish or Irish or Chinese," he said. "I'm always looking. It's a hobby of mine."
A hobby?
Man that sounds awful.
If I were in his shoes I would say..."Oh well, I hope I can move to the upstate New York and meet a nice girl. I really want to settle down. I like blonde or bruenette and the color has to be natural. I hate playing around. I hate being a bachelor. I just want to settle down and start a family."
Quote: Originally posted by Sandra Dee on Jun 16, 2008
well, i'd tell him to go with the Irish chic - you know, they have the whole 'luck of the irish' thing on their side! but it sounds like basically he'll take any women that'll have his stinking self <-- and i say that in the most respectable tone for sanitation engineers
he'll take any women that'll have his stinking self <-- and i say that in the most respectable tone for sanitation engineers
Sandra, that quote was from the above article about the NY Doorman. The sanitation engineer (I like the job title) I mentioned had a lot of respect for women. He was so shy he couldn't talk to me without turning red.
Ambelama says:"I like blonde or bruenette and the color has to be natural."
Well then, you wouldn't like me. I was thinking of coloring my hair a deep shade of red with long, dark streaks - or maybe just shaving "Lotto" on top. The hair over my lip is natural blonde however.
Quote: Originally posted by justxploring on Jun 16, 2008
he'll take any women that'll have his stinking self <-- and i say that in the most respectable tone for sanitation engineers
Sandra, that quote was from the above article about the NY Doorman. The sanitation engineer (I like the job title) I mentioned had a lot of respect for women. He was so shy he couldn't talk to me without turning red.
Ambelama says:"I like blonde or bruenette and the color has to be natural."
Well then, you wouldn't like me. I was thinking of coloring my hair a deep shade of red with long, dark streaks - or maybe just shaving "Lotto" on top. The hair over my lip is natural blonde however.
I see trouble ahead for this guy. Just the things he said will attract the worst kind of people. When will people learn.
Quote: Originally posted by GamerMom on Jun 16, 2008
am I missing something? what are the requirements for a position as a doorman? I don't live in NYC so maybe i'm just ignorant as to what they do? I assumed they were more or less fancy door bodyguards, controlling who comes into the building. I'm actually surprised they still have those with the advent of modern electronic doorlocks and such.
My brother is a doorman. Let me tell you, it's hard to get "in". The union is 32B & J. They pay very well. The doorman just doesn't opens doors but also acts as a security guard, mail man, helper, etc. The job is not hard but you have to know how to "kiss ass" if you know what I mean. Especially if you work in one of those "Park Ave" or "Fifth Ave" building where everyone is fifthy rich.
He should have claimed his prize via a blind trust, and kept his mouth shut!
How to Claim Lottery Winnings
Step1
Stay silent for a few days. After the lottery drawing, keep your winning ticket a secret from even your closest loved ones. Before you claim your lottery winnings, act as if nothing had happened so nobody learns your secret.
Step2
Think about what you want to do with the money once you receive it. You can daydream about the things you want to buy or think about its practical uses.
Step3
Decide if you want to take the lump sum or the monthly payments. Know that the lump sum amount is approximately half of the jackpot amount, meaning that if you won $100 million dollars, you would only receive a lump sum of about $50 million before taxes.
Step4
Consult with an attorney. Many attorneys specialize in helping people that have come into large sums of money in a short period of time. They help lottery winners, heirs to huge estates and others.
Step5
Create a blind trust. The attorney that you speak with will likely have experience with doing this and they will help you each step of the way. With a blind trust, you can claim your lottery winnings without your name being broadcast to the public.
Step6
Know your particular state’s laws and regulations. In some states, a lottery winner must inform the state government about their new winnings for tax and child support purposes.
Step7
Visit your state’s lottery facility to claim your prize. Be sure to inform the lottery officials that you wish to claim your winnings in the form of a blind trust to ensure your anonymity.
Quote: Originally posted by ThatScaryChick on Jun 19, 2008
He should have claimed his prize via a blind trust, and kept his mouth shut!
Not every state allows people to claim lottery winnings using a trust.
Maybe not, but if you have a good lawyer who can make a case that anonymity is important for your safety and security, they may see things differently. It is only if winners continue to seek anonymity, that lotteries will come around.
Nah, then they just wouldn't give you the money since your ticket is a contract and when you buy it you're agreeing to the state's terms and that includes how you can or cannot claim the prize. Luckily I think Michigan allows you to claim anonymusly on the state owned lotteries but not Mega Millions but I don't think there's any rules about claiming as a trust to where your name wouldn't be released. People who have won the MM here don't apparently even consider doing that but Ohio winners seem to like it. Seriously, there was the guy who won the 135 Million here and was out the next day, then the 196M Ohio winner who hasn't come forward after over a month so I assume they're doing something to try and protect their identity, that was followed a week later by two winners of the 17M jackpot and they too haven't come forward yet which sort of surprises me seeing seeing as it wasn't big attention grabbing jackpot, plus they split it but maybe they just have people they know whom they want to hide it from. Finally the guy who bought a winning ticket just outside of Grand Rapids here in Michigan last Friday, didn't know he won until Monday, was at the lottery office Tuesday and had his criminal past exposed Wednesday.
Think about what you want to do with the money once you receive it. You can daydream about the things you want to buy or think about its practical uses.
done already LOL
that's a very good list. Does anybody know if FLorida allows you to use a blind trust?
Quote: Originally posted by GamerMom on Jun 20, 2008
Step2
Think about what you want to do with the money once you receive it. You can daydream about the things you want to buy or think about its practical uses.
done already LOL
that's a very good list. Does anybody know if FLorida allows you to use a blind trust?
You can't claim any lottery prize anonymously in Florida. I know a lot of people here talk about Trusts, but they can cost more than they're worth. Usually a trust is created to protect your beneficiaries if you die, pay for final expenses, etc. I suppose a good lawyer could find ways to hide money from creditors should you ever get into trouble or be sued, but usually that's for people who use their wealth for business purposes, not personal fun. (We're always hearing about civil suits against wealthy people.) Also "Blind" trusts aren't as secretive as some would like. Of course, any legal authority can have access to your financials, like the police, FBI or IRS, although hiding assets offshore might be smart if you know exactly how to do it and whom to trust. Still, there's not much you can hide from Big Brother any more. One problem is that, if you try to hide anything, when something goes wrong or somebody steals it, you can't go to the police! LOL I wouldn't bother, but I'm probably younger than you. You could put money away in college funds for your children, buy life insurance, etc.
Anyway, if the reason you asked is to collect your prize without your neighbors or relatives knowing, the answer is "not in FL."
myturn writes: "Maybe not, but if you have a good lawyer who can make a case that anonymity is important for your safety and security, they may see things differently. It is only if winners continue to seek anonymity, that lotteries will come around."
IMHO, this is really silly. I alway wonder why this is such a big issue on the board. Of course, I'd rather claim my money anonymously, but why would I fight the system? After all, it's a voluntary game and the rules are very clear. Todd posted a story about a man who was dying and begged the lottery to pay him a lump sum. But he bought a scratch ticket and rules are rules. If they began changing them for one person because he had terminal cancer, it would open up a big can of worms. Then someone 85 who wins can always say "I might not be alive in 20 years." So the bottom line to me is, if you don't like the food, don't eat at that restaurant.
Yes, once or twice I've read where, in States that allow anonymity, they've decided not to publish the winner's name. However, why is that so important that a person would need to (a) hire an attorney who will probably charge a fortune (b) wait months or years for your prize that could be earning interest (c) not just be happy you won and move on.
A couple of years ago I was joking around and wrote a scenario where a person fighting the lottery in court became the most famous lottery winner who wanted to remain anonymous. When he finally won, the headlines read "Supreme Court Rules Lottery Winner Can Remain Anonymous" Then every reporter wanted to investigate the story. (Maybe it sounded funnier the first time.) Anyway, my point is that, sure it's possible, but it's not as if you're fighting for the right to vote or to save your child from a disease. People on this board act as if claiming a check from the lottery is the same as the death penalty or abortion rights. You just won the lottery! I watched a man on TV win over $1 million on Price is Right and a few people on Jeopardy have won over $1M. Did they go to court and fight the network? "You can't show that episode because I might have security problems." They knew there was a chance they could winbefore appearing on the show. I think the courts would feel this was a waste of time, and I doubt if the case ever got in front of a jury, the 12 tired & hungry people who are missing work to hear the sad story about how you won millions, won't have much sympathy either.
This applies to Washington State, not to Florida, but here is the reply I received from our lottery office when I made an inquiry last summer:
We make several payments entities to other than a natural person. Any person(s) claiming a prize agrees to abide by all laws, rules, and regulations associated with lottery prize claims. The winner's name, city, and prize amount are subject to public disclosure laws. The only option to remain anonymous would be by court order. I hope this clarifies matters for you.
I don't know what would be deemed sufficient reason to grant someone the right to remain anonymous, but I'd think it would have to be a more serious need than that of the average Joe or Jane.
hey it's a job at least he wasn't living off the goverment this man is a neighbor of mine i see him going to and from work every day, I am very happy for him he seems like a very nice person , just hope he does the right thing by his neighbors maybe a nice early xmas gift in each mail box on his block??? im sure he knows what goes around comes around becareful richie does spend it all in one place lol
Quote: Originally posted by wishinona$1 on Jun 30, 2008
hey it's a job at least he wasn't living off the goverment this man is a neighbor of mine i see him going to and from work every day, I am very happy for him he seems like a very nice person , just hope he does the right thing by his neighbors maybe a nice early xmas gift in each mail box on his block??? im sure he knows what goes around comes around becareful richie does spend it all in one place lol
Welcome to LP : wishinona$1
if hes smart
he'll leave nothing more then a $1 in one's mail box and a include a smallish prayer for thar "rotten" souls
you are KIDDING ...why in the world does a doorman make that much money(40k a year plus tips)?? Teachers (i.e. people with college educations) don't even make that much. this country is insane.
What makes you think a doorman doesn't have a college education?
am I missing something? what are the requirements for a position as a doorman? I don't live in NYC so maybe i'm just ignorant as to what they do? I assumed they were more or less fancy door bodyguards, controlling who comes into the building. I'm actually surprised they still have those with the advent of modern electronic doorlocks and such.
The owners of the apartment pay him, private enterprise. Teachers are paid from school bonds and tax dollars. People hate paying more taxes. Right, wrong, or indifferent, it is what it is. BTW, my mother was a teacher, never graduated from high school, went to college in her 40's grad with a masters in 3 years.
good for him i hope that he stays within the neighborhood - as for the education factor, HA i know many a doorman with post grad education [from other countries, can't get into their respective fields because of green card issues] .. and most, with tips included can definately rate in $70K + .... off subject, but to have a GREAT doorman .. PRICELESS!
Edit: I began composing this before the above comments were posted.
I think you are missing my point. (I didn't call you ignorant BTW.) First of all, there are a lot of service positions that pay very well if you are good at your job. In places like Vegas, being a doorman or valet is a coveted position, although I haven't been there in decades. Second, some people who have lots of education decide they don't like doing this or that and find peace at other jobs. Third, times are tough and there might be someone bagging groceries at night who has 8 years of college so he/she can buy gas and food. I once watched a 60 minutes story about a man with a PhD who ran a junkyard.
Anyway, $40K in NYC isn't even enough to rent a studio apartment. I'm not getting defensive, but I've worked at lots of jobs where customers treat the salespeople as if we're all idiots. I can't tell you how many times someone has spelled "street" or "lane" for me and I have 6 years of college. You might take a taxi and the driver had a medical degree in another country. That was all I was saying.
Just FYI - a toll collector in some states earns up to $75K. Look at the last paragraph in this article.
http://www.forbes.com/2006/03/02/tollbooth-collectors-money_cx_lr_money06_0302tollbooth.html
Oh, congrats to the lucky winner!
holy god i'm in the wrong field then! but then again I do work from home and live where rent is dirt cheap
One of my former neighbors who had a degree in history worked as a driver for Waste Management. I found out later he had a substance abuse problem. He was also very, very shy so maybe he couldn't teach or work around other people. Anyway, he worked a lot of overtime and often cleared more than $1,000 a week, although he got up at 4am and looked completely exhausted when he got home. Tim Russert said in an interview that working at that job one summer is what reminded him to stay in college and become a lawyer.
Back to the story:
"I want a good Italian woman — or Swedish or Irish or Chinese," he said. "I'm always looking. It's a hobby of mine."
A hobby?
That'll be an expensive hobby... Even more now that he's getting a little extra money, not to mention dangerous..
Man that sounds awful.
If I were in his shoes I would say..."Oh well, I hope I can move to the upstate New York and meet a nice girl. I really want to settle down. I like blonde or bruenette and the color has to be natural. I hate playing around. I hate being a bachelor. I just want to settle down and start a family."
he'll take any women that'll have his stinking self <-- and i say that in the most respectable tone for sanitation engineers
Sandra, that quote was from the above article about the NY Doorman. The sanitation engineer (I like the job title) I mentioned had a lot of respect for women. He was so shy he couldn't talk to me without turning red.
Ambelama says: "I like blonde or bruenette and the color has to be natural."
Well then, you wouldn't like me. I was thinking of coloring my hair a deep shade of red with long, dark streaks - or maybe just shaving "Lotto" on top. The hair over my lip is natural blonde however.
I see trouble ahead for this guy. Just the things he said will attract the worst kind of people. When will people learn.
My brother is a doorman. Let me tell you, it's hard to get "in". The union is 32B & J. They pay very well. The doorman just doesn't opens doors but also acts as a security guard, mail man, helper, etc. The job is not hard but you have to know how to "kiss ass" if you know what I mean. Especially if you work in one of those "Park Ave" or "Fifth Ave" building where everyone is fifthy rich.
He should have claimed his prize via a blind trust, and kept his mouth shut!
How to Claim Lottery Winnings
Step1
Stay silent for a few days. After the lottery drawing, keep your winning ticket a secret from even your closest loved ones. Before you claim your lottery winnings, act as if nothing had happened so nobody learns your secret.
Step2
Think about what you want to do with the money once you receive it. You can daydream about the things you want to buy or think about its practical uses.
Step3
Decide if you want to take the lump sum or the monthly payments. Know that the lump sum amount is approximately half of the jackpot amount, meaning that if you won $100 million dollars, you would only receive a lump sum of about $50 million before taxes.
Step4
Consult with an attorney. Many attorneys specialize in helping people that have come into large sums of money in a short period of time. They help lottery winners, heirs to huge estates and others.
Step5
Create a blind trust. The attorney that you speak with will likely have experience with doing this and they will help you each step of the way. With a blind trust, you can claim your lottery winnings without your name being broadcast to the public.
Step6
Know your particular state’s laws and regulations. In some states, a lottery winner must inform the state government about their new winnings for tax and child support purposes.
Step7
Visit your state’s lottery facility to claim your prize. Be sure to inform the lottery officials that you wish to claim your winnings in the form of a blind trust to ensure your anonymity.
He should have claimed his prize via a blind trust, and kept his mouth shut!
Not every state allows people to claim lottery winnings using a trust.
Maybe not, but if you have a good lawyer who can make a case that anonymity is important for your safety and security, they may see things differently. It is only if winners continue to seek anonymity, that lotteries will come around.
Nah, then they just wouldn't give you the money since your ticket is a contract and when you buy it you're agreeing to the state's terms and that includes how you can or cannot claim the prize. Luckily I think Michigan allows you to claim anonymusly on the state owned lotteries but not Mega Millions but I don't think there's any rules about claiming as a trust to where your name wouldn't be released. People who have won the MM here don't apparently even consider doing that but Ohio winners seem to like it. Seriously, there was the guy who won the 135 Million here and was out the next day, then the 196M Ohio winner who hasn't come forward after over a month so I assume they're doing something to try and protect their identity, that was followed a week later by two winners of the 17M jackpot and they too haven't come forward yet which sort of surprises me seeing seeing as it wasn't big attention grabbing jackpot, plus they split it but maybe they just have people they know whom they want to hide it from. Finally the guy who bought a winning ticket just outside of Grand Rapids here in Michigan last Friday, didn't know he won until Monday, was at the lottery office Tuesday and had his criminal past exposed Wednesday.
Step2
Think about what you want to do with the money once you receive it. You can daydream about the things you want to buy or think about its practical uses.
done already LOL
that's a very good list. Does anybody know if FLorida allows you to use a blind trust?
You can't claim any lottery prize anonymously in Florida. I know a lot of people here talk about Trusts, but they can cost more than they're worth. Usually a trust is created to protect your beneficiaries if you die, pay for final expenses, etc. I suppose a good lawyer could find ways to hide money from creditors should you ever get into trouble or be sued, but usually that's for people who use their wealth for business purposes, not personal fun. (We're always hearing about civil suits against wealthy people.) Also "Blind" trusts aren't as secretive as some would like. Of course, any legal authority can have access to your financials, like the police, FBI or IRS, although hiding assets offshore might be smart if you know exactly how to do it and whom to trust. Still, there's not much you can hide from Big Brother any more. One problem is that, if you try to hide anything, when something goes wrong or somebody steals it, you can't go to the police! LOL I wouldn't bother, but I'm probably younger than you. You could put money away in college funds for your children, buy life insurance, etc.
Anyway, if the reason you asked is to collect your prize without your neighbors or relatives knowing, the answer is "not in FL."
myturn writes: "Maybe not, but if you have a good lawyer who can make a case that anonymity is important for your safety and security, they may see things differently. It is only if winners continue to seek anonymity, that lotteries will come around."
IMHO, this is really silly. I alway wonder why this is such a big issue on the board. Of course, I'd rather claim my money anonymously, but why would I fight the system? After all, it's a voluntary game and the rules are very clear. Todd posted a story about a man who was dying and begged the lottery to pay him a lump sum. But he bought a scratch ticket and rules are rules. If they began changing them for one person because he had terminal cancer, it would open up a big can of worms. Then someone 85 who wins can always say "I might not be alive in 20 years." So the bottom line to me is, if you don't like the food, don't eat at that restaurant.
Yes, once or twice I've read where, in States that allow anonymity, they've decided not to publish the winner's name. However, why is that so important that a person would need to (a) hire an attorney who will probably charge a fortune (b) wait months or years for your prize that could be earning interest (c) not just be happy you won and move on.
A couple of years ago I was joking around and wrote a scenario where a person fighting the lottery in court became the most famous lottery winner who wanted to remain anonymous. When he finally won, the headlines read "Supreme Court Rules Lottery Winner Can Remain Anonymous" Then every reporter wanted to investigate the story. (Maybe it sounded funnier the first time.) Anyway, my point is that, sure it's possible, but it's not as if you're fighting for the right to vote or to save your child from a disease. People on this board act as if claiming a check from the lottery is the same as the death penalty or abortion rights. You just won the lottery! I watched a man on TV win over $1 million on Price is Right and a few people on Jeopardy have won over $1M. Did they go to court and fight the network? "You can't show that episode because I might have security problems." They knew there was a chance they could winbefore appearing on the show. I think the courts would feel this was a waste of time, and I doubt if the case ever got in front of a jury, the 12 tired & hungry people who are missing work to hear the sad story about how you won millions, won't have much sympathy either.
This applies to Washington State, not to Florida, but here is the reply I received from our lottery office when I made an inquiry last summer:
hey it's a job at least he wasn't living off the goverment this man is a neighbor of mine i see him going to and from work every day, I am very happy for him he seems like a very nice person , just hope he does the right thing by his neighbors maybe a nice early xmas gift in each mail box on his block??? im sure he knows what goes around comes around becareful richie does spend it all in one place lol
Welcome to LP : wishinona$1
he'll leave nothing more then a $1 in one's mail box and a include a smallish prayer for thar "rotten" souls
