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fast eddie

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Nov 8, 2015, 11:24 am

I found out that the IL. lottery has issued a few checks to winners last week but they were told not to cash the check till they hear it is ok via a news report, otherwise the check would bounce. The checks issued have a void after 90 days so I would tend to think there will be some sort of deal done within the 90 days to avoid the cost of re-issuing them. the reason i say quietly because the people I know of have walked into the lottery office and been issued checks, I do not know if you would get a yes come on in if you called them on the phone.

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Nov 8, 2015, 12:11 pm

Well you're right fast eddie, something must be up, especially considering the 90 day factor.

Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners.

There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
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Nov 8, 2015, 3:55 pm

Calling it a check doesn't make it anything more than an IOU.

A check is an IOU till you cash it.

Pacify the Public.

That's all it is.

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Artist77

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Nov 8, 2015, 5:04 pm

Post dating a check when you know you don't have the funds, is illegal in a number of states.
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Nov 8, 2015, 8:27 pm

cash it. the onus is on the payor for writing the check and not having the funds. Read up on Sec rulings on banks accepting checks, post dated checks are commonly run thru and should a flag arise the issuer is liable for the fees . IL is playing the shell game... they have the money....

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Nov 8, 2015, 8:43 pm

Quote: Originally posted by TheGameGrl on Nov 8, 2015
cash it. the onus is on the payor for writing the check and not having the funds. Read up on Sec rulings on banks accepting checks, post dated checks are commonly run thru and should a flag arise the issuer is liable for the fees . IL is playing the shell game... they have the money....

True. I know banks routinely accept post dated check but the USC talks about checks not being postdated by more than 5 days also. Also raises some questions under the UCC. I hope someone who wins millions cashes the check now.
Stack47

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Nov 8, 2015, 11:08 pm

Quote: Originally posted by fast eddie on Nov 8, 2015
I found out that the IL. lottery has issued a few checks to winners last week but they were told not to cash the check till they hear it is ok via a news report, otherwise the check would bounce. The checks issued have a void after 90 days so I would tend to think there will be some sort of deal done within the 90 days to avoid the cost of re-issuing them. the reason i say quietly because the people I know of have walked into the lottery office and been issued checks, I do not know if you would get a yes come on in if you called them on the phone.

"Ifound out that the IL. lottery has issued a few checks to winners last week but they were told not to cash the check till they hear it is ok via a news report, otherwise the check would bounce."

Do you have any documentation because I can't find anything on fact check and issuing "a few checks" makes it even more suspicious?
Stack47

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Nov 8, 2015, 11:09 pm

Quote: Originally posted by TheGameGrl on Nov 8, 2015
cash it. the onus is on the payor for writing the check and not having the funds. Read up on Sec rulings on banks accepting checks, post dated checks are commonly run thru and should a flag arise the issuer is liable for the fees . IL is playing the shell game... they have the money....

Does it really make any sense for the Illinois Lottery to issue NSF checks?
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Nov 8, 2015, 11:45 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Stack47 on Nov 8, 2015
Does it really make any sense for the Illinois Lottery to issue NSF checks?

"Here is your check for $8 million dollars but do not cash it yet. We have the money but it can't be released until the administrators are paid. Since we can't release the funds we are in a catch 22 because we also cannot pay the administrators. Now if you just will give us $40,000 we will wire that to the administrators to pay them and get the funds for that $8 million dollar check released..."

I'm feeling a $312,000,000.00 jackpot win coming my way!
garyo1954

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Nov 9, 2015, 9:14 am

Quote: Originally posted by fast eddie on Nov 8, 2015
I found out that the IL. lottery has issued a few checks to winners last week but they were told not to cash the check till they hear it is ok via a news report, otherwise the check would bounce. The checks issued have a void after 90 days so I would tend to think there will be some sort of deal done within the 90 days to avoid the cost of re-issuing them. the reason i say quietly because the people I know of have walked into the lottery office and been issued checks, I do not know if you would get a yes come on in if you called them on the phone.

Get a picture of one of the checks and post it. At least see it with your own eyes so you can validate this is happening.

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RedStang

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Nov 9, 2015, 9:34 am

Quote: Originally posted by JADELottery on Nov 8, 2015
Calling it a check doesn't make it anything more than an IOU.

A check is an IOU till you cash it.

Pacify the Public.

That's all it is.

In ILL, they call checks WESTILLOU.
KY Floyd

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Nov 9, 2015, 1:55 pm

Quote: Originally posted by JADELottery on Nov 8, 2015
Calling it a check doesn't make it anything more than an IOU.

A check is an IOU till you cash it.

Pacify the Public.

That's all it is.

A check is an IOU till you cash it.

A check is an IOU until it clears.
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Native American Eagle Sun

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Nov 9, 2015, 2:07 pm

Quote: Originally posted by KY Floyd on Nov 9, 2015
A check is an IOU till you cash it.

A check is an IOU until it clears.

hot dog, i've been corrected.

but, it's clear that cash is king, aye.

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DELotteryPlyr

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Nov 9, 2015, 4:49 pm

Quote: Originally posted by realtorjim on Nov 8, 2015
"Here is your check for $8 million dollars but do not cash it yet. We have the money but it can't be released until the administrators are paid. Since we can't release the funds we are in a catch 22 because we also cannot pay the administrators. Now if you just will give us $40,000 we will wire that to the administrators to pay them and get the funds for that $8 million dollar check released..."

Darn! I wish MDLottery would do this, I would luv to PAY money to get mey winnings!! LOL
Stack47

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Nov 9, 2015, 4:52 pm

Quote: Originally posted by realtorjim on Nov 8, 2015
"Here is your check for $8 million dollars but do not cash it yet. We have the money but it can't be released until the administrators are paid. Since we can't release the funds we are in a catch 22 because we also cannot pay the administrators. Now if you just will give us $40,000 we will wire that to the administrators to pay them and get the funds for that $8 million dollar check released..."

It's common in most states for people to buy winning tickets at a very reduced price so it's likely that's happening more now in Illinois because the budget problem. The scammers are out there too making it even worse.

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