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[bonnielu]

Some states the winners are private and they keep it that way.  I personally would not want anyone to know.  I can only imagine the attention --- positive and negative she will get now. And I hope she has a level head because this kind of win might not be such a blessing if she does not have the situation under control. 

[Scooby Doo]

I'm sure that with all that money she will be able to disappear if she wants.

Imagine how big of a cut those lawyers and accountants want after they find out how much money you won.

She said she called in to work first thing this morning and told them she won't be back.

[MarkeieMark]

That kind of money.  I would immediately cut off all comminication with family, and go into seclusion.

Well maybe go SHOPPING first until they find me in a pile at Neiman's.

[CelticCrafter]

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@Topaz Gem wrote:

That winner is a fool.  She's probably still in shock and didn't have time to think.  She should have contacted an attorney immediately and set up a trust and had the attorney claim the jackpot on behalf of the trust.  Even with the rules, you can remain relatively anonymous through the entire process.  No way would I want all the fanfare, interviews, and TV appearances associated with coming forward publicly.  It has ruined many lives.  She is going to be unmercilessly hounded not only by friends and family, but by every Tom, Diick and Harry all over the world.

I hope she has time to take a deep breath and get some sound advice before it's too late.  I wish her the very best of luck.

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I have a feeling it's too late!  She's got her name and face plastered all over the internet.

[Natasha218]

If I were the winner, I would never go public.  It would be a year before I even told anyone, even my boyfriend.  I'd tell people I won $500,000 to explain some purchases and money to my family but I'd take my time, keep working.  Let the lawyers and accountants set up the trust funds for my family and just take time deciding what my the rest of my life would look like.  

[Lali1]

When I saw her I thought she suddenly became the most eligible, desirable bachelorette in that town. I would never never put my name out there if I won. Never in your wildest, dumbest, drunken dreams. 

[sidsmom]

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@goldensrbest wrote:

 i hope she was not rich before this.

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Odd thing to say, but there's some truth.

Statistics show those playing the lottery are not 'financially strong'

to begin with, thus investing their money little as it may be,

into something with incredibly low-zero return rate.  

That's where I do a 'raised eyebrow' when the Public falsely

chastises the Rich & Famous for 'not giving enough' to charities...

but yet this same Public throws money away through the Lottery.  

How about donating this lottery money to a charity? 

[Plaid Pants2]

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@sidsmom wrote:

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@goldensrbest wrote:

 i hope she was not rich before this.

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Odd thing to say, but there's some truth.

Statistics show those playing the lottery are not 'financially strong'

to begin with, thus investing their money little as it may be,

into something with incredibly low-zero return rate.  

That's where I do a 'raised eyebrow' when the Public falsely

chastises the Rich & Famous for 'not giving enough' to charities...

but yet this same Public throws money away through the Lottery.  

How about donating this lottery money to a charity? 

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How do you know that people don't do both?

[millieshops]

Okay -  anyone already have a financial advisor they think really knows how to handle that kind of money?  I don't -  I know they deal with millions, but hundreds of millions at one time???

I doubt there are many I'd trust -  but just getting that kind of money somewhere safe until decisions are made would be a real challenge.

[Cakers3]

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@bonnielu wrote:

Some states the winners are private and they keep it that way.  I personally would not want anyone to know.  I can only imagine the attention --- positive and negative she will get now. And I hope she has a level head because this kind of win might not be such a blessing if she does not have the situation under control. 

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@bonnielu  Are you sure?  I am not aware of any states that do not disclose the name of a winner.  There are reasons for the disclosure, including keeping the lottery transparent and to avoid potential fraud.

I think the actual lottery commission for each particular game determines the rules, not the state but I could be wrong.