Too embarrassed to claim it?

Someone in Michigan hit the Powerball Lottery for 128.6 million bucks but hasn't stepped up yet. Embarrassed because it was purchased at an adult book store?

That's what the radio guy is guessing. I'm guessing he's talking to a lawyer...

http://video.foxnews.com/v/4408967/adult-bookstore-sells-winning-powerball-ticket/

I read that story a couple days ago and was laughing my ass off....

Uhmm....honey...I stopped at the bookstore on the way home....

Most people who hit the big one want to stay anonymous. Especially in this case. But if your wife is going to catch you, what better way.

I'm no lawyer but if you have 12 months to claim the prize (I assume) what would happen if you divorced the bride and then claimed it. She still get half?

One of the early million dollar winners in New York showed up to claim it with his wife and his girlfriend.

Dan

I've heard of prizes picked up at the last minute. I'm betting on the chatting with lawyers/accountants line myself.

He needs to keep his mouth shut and have his lawyer create a blind trust to ensure his anonymity.

"Honey...lookit...we wouldn't have it iffin I didn't go there....Juggs made all this possible."

I'm not sure how long I would wait. Mostly because I would quit my job faster than, well, something really fast.

914Driver wrote: I'm no lawyer but if you have 12 months to claim the prize (I assume) what would happen if you divorced the bride and then claimed it. She still get half? One of the early million dollar winners in New York showed up to claim it with his wife and his girlfriend. Dan

There was a guy in Canada who did that - lawyers got involved and he had to split it with the ex in the end.

I'd claim it, then buy this!

http://www.viviun.com/AD-145196/

Its a cool $6,779,000.00.....

I'm proud of my porn. I keep it in a display case, much like a china hutch where people would keep Waterford crystal. Seriously.

I think one of the conditions of claiming the prize is that you allow them to publicize your name and photograph.

I don't know much about adult book stores but for $128 Million, I think I could survive the embarassment!

Do they really sell books?

When you win a ton of money, relatives com out of the woodwork. Everyone is asking you for money. EVERYONE.

I am sure he could give a E36 M3 about buying the ticket at an adult book store, rather he is avoiding all the kidnapper, extortionists and family members.

Smart to Lawer up in this situation.

bludroptop wrote: I think one of the conditions of claiming the prize is that you allow them to publicize your name and photograph. I don't know much about adult book stores but for $128 Million, I think I could survive the embarassment! Do they really sell books?

$128 million can buy a lot of anonymity and a damn good plastic surgeon.

This is where being single as an advantage.

So a good lawyer could keep you and your winnings completely anonymous?

That would be pretty sweet to win and keep everything quiet. As long as you didn't spend like a liberal, would would catch on?

Now we are all assuming that the winner is a guy. FYI, guys aren't the only patrons of that type of establishment. Imagine a woman having to explain to her husband why she was in there. Wouldn't bother me with the cash though. But lawyering up would be smart anyway.

bludroptop wrote: I think one of the conditions of claiming the prize is that you allow them to publicize your name and photograph.

Hmmm.... A guy here picked up his 4 X 8 ft. cardboard check with a bunch of paparazzi and two lawyers on his arms. He was all waving and carrying on, the lawyer-accountant in a black suit just stood back with sunglasses on.

Come to find out the "winner" has a minimum wage burger flipper hired for the event, the real winner was hiding behind the sunglasses.

Dan

914Driver wrote:

bludroptop wrote: I think one of the conditions of claiming the prize is that you allow them to publicize your name and photograph.

Hmmm.... A guy here picked up his 4 X 8 ft. cardboard check with a bunch of paparazzi and two lawyers on his arms. He was all waving and carrying on, the lawyer-accountant in a black suit just stood back with sunglasses on. Come to find out the "winner" has a minimum wage burger flipper hired for the event, the real winner was hiding behind the sunglasses. Dan

Now that's a thinking man.

YaNi wrote: So a good lawyer could keep you and your winnings completely anonymous? That would be pretty sweet to win and keep everything quiet. As long as you didn't spend like a liberal, would would catch on?

< sarcasm>Thats right, the conservatives had nothing to do with spending more money then the government takes in. It's a completely one-side affair. < /sarcasm> Its not one side or the other side, its the fact that there are sides, thats the problem.

Back on topic. I'd quickly collect the money and move to a state that doesnt have the powerball.

DukeOfUndersteer wrote: I'd claim it, then buy this! http://www.viviun.com/AD-145196/ Its a cool $6,779,000.00.....

Look at all of that parking! I bet you could fit a crapload of miatas in that driveway....

ArthurDent wrote:

914Driver wrote: I'm no lawyer but if you have 12 months to claim the prize (I assume) what would happen if you divorced the bride and then claimed it. She still get half? One of the early million dollar winners in New York showed up to claim it with his wife and his girlfriend. Dan

There was a guy in Canada who did that - lawyers got involved and he had to split it with the ex in the end.

Actually he got reamed. The judge threw the book at him and awarded her MORE than half (If I recall correctly).

Guess what? If I won a huge lottery, I wouldn't give a rat's ass where I bought the ticket or what anyone though of the place I bought it in.

I only go to adult bookstores to read the articles, and buy lottery tickets.