Poll of the Day > What are some issues that will probably come up if you win the lottery?

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I say think big and the jackpot was $350 Million after taxes.

What are some ways you see your life actually getting worse
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Everyone would want money. All friends / family would probably at least silently resent you. Your financials / taxes just got a lot more complicated.
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People constantly asking for money. If you want to go out with friends, they assume you pay every time for everybody(including people you don't know/like). Getting use to a life you can't substain once the money runs out. Possible murder. Things like that?
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Is it possible to remain anonymous if I were to win? That would solve a lot of problems...
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EclairReturns posted...

Is it possible to remain anonymous if I were to win? That would solve a lot of problems...

Sure
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EclairReturns posted...

Is it possible to remain anonymous if I were to win? That would solve a lot of problems...

That's what I would try to do...
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most states require you to be public. Only six state you can remain anonymous

Everyone knows where you live and you will get mail from people who are dying asking for money.
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Well, in any case, I have no friends. The only person whom I need to worry about asking me for money is one member of my immediate family, and my cousins who live on this island.
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there is a way to delay going public. You will need to get a lawyer.
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This Reddit post and the two follow ups because he hit the character limit pretty much sums it up.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/24vzgl/you_just_won_a_656_million_dollar_lottery_what_do/chba4bf/

tl;dr: Everyone wants some of it and you're statistically likely to go bankrupt and/or commit suicide.
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Mario_VS_DK posted...

This Reddit post and the two follow ups because he hit the character limit pretty much sums it up.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/24vzgl/you_just_won_a_656_million_dollar_lottery_what_do/chba4bf/

That was a great thread lol
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I imagine I'd have to move to a Bel Air private community or somewhere similar as California is one of the states where you cannot accept the winnings via proxy.

It has been demonstrated many times in the past that there are all kinds of crazy/dumb people who get it in their heads that if they kill a winner they will somehow get the money.
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Your father begging you to pay for the breast enhancement he's always wanted

I'm not really worried about being irresponsible with my money or going bankrupt, but people being after my money and possibly murdering me are huge downsides. I kind of hate rich people for living lavish lifestyles but I sort of understand it to the extent that insulating yourself from less wealthy people is a necessity for your own safety. Becoming rich overnight must be a strain on your personal relationships. People who slowly build wealth or were born wealthy probably get used to having wealthy people in their life and don't have to worry as much about their inner circle going after their money. But when you get a sudden windfall? Well, I don't think any of my friends would straight-up murder me, but I know plenty of people I don't trust not to do shady shit. Nobody wants to abandon their friends and family, though.

You would becme morbidly obese, probably crash a plane onto a deserted island, see the same numbers over and over again, say "dude" a lot, and probably be stuck in purgatory.

Oh no wait, shit, that's Hurley from Lost.
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If I won that much money I would probably buy an island in the Pacific, have all of my necessities air-dropped to me, and shoot anybody who steps foot on my island.

That said, I don't play the lottery so no worry of that happening. The lottery is really just a cleverly disguised poor tax anyways.
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I'll buy lottery tickets every once in a while but I'm starting to question why. I know I have no chance of winning, but why waste the money when that's the case? And if I did win, I would be pretty freaked out by the possible dangers. I guess the best-case scenario for me would be getting a modestly large prize (like six figures) but I could just play scratch tickets since those jackpots are much lower. Plus with scratch tickets you actually win sometimes. It's not much, but even just winning enough that you can get a free drink next time you go to the gas station is kind of nice

It won't, because I'm not a jackass who'd surrender to vices.
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Rockies posted...

I'll buy lottery tickets every once in a while but I'm starting to question why. I know I have no chance of winning, but why waste the money when that's the case? And if I did win, I would be pretty freaked out by the possible dangers. I guess the best-case scenario for me would be getting a modestly large prize (like six figures) but I could just play scratch tickets since those jackpots are much lower. Plus with scratch tickets you actually win sometimes. It's not much, but even just winning enough that you can get a free drink next time you go to the gas station is kind of nice

Although, it's not exactly free since you paid for all those tickets. Haha.
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Increased risk of identity theft and cyber attacks, along with randoms coming up to you for handouts. If youre wealthy, most people want a slice of that money pie and will do just about anything to get it.

WastelandCowboy posted...

Increased risk of identity theft and cyber attacks, along with randoms coming up to you for handouts. If youre wealthy, most people want a slice of that money pie and will do just about anything to get it.

But if you get a good bank, it will be safe.

Also people asking. Most people would come out the woodwork to ask for money even though they weren't even there for the major moments in my life.

Edit: But even then, I'm pretty safe. Worst comes to shove, I transfer all my money to my military brother and any time I need money, I would tell him what to get for me.
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LinkPizza posted...

Although, it's not exactly free since you paid for all those tickets. Haha.

If you win $4 on a $2 ticket you get your money back plus enough to buy a drink. Unless you're trying to say it's an investment, which yeah I guess it is, but such a small one. If you don't even have $2 you can free up you shouldn't be buying any scratch tickets

It's actually true that many people get severely depressed (not always right away) after they literally have nothing left to aim for.

Winning the lottery gives you access to anything you want in life. This can actually have a reverse effect and cause you to become depressed, which often leads to blowing the money and then, even worse, you end up running out of money and have to go from a lavish lifestyle with everything you want, to broke, which is far worse then never having it all.

Now there are solutions that can give you a very happy life. Find a cause, even if it's just a school that you start, and hand select great teachers that you work with etc, and focus on that. Live a good, comfortable life, but don't blow the money and don't just buy everything you could ever want. Focus on finding good people to work with, and have in your life, and being happy. You don't need millions to do that, but it will sure expedite the process, and you will have the ability to help the good people you find, and ensure things actually work out (which is not usually the case).

If I won the lottery I would do a few things like that. I wouldn't try to save the world, it's too big, and my money would barely make a difference.

I would try and make a difference in good peoples lives, spend my time and money building up people and giving those who have the motivation and desire to make the world a better place. I would find a few great people to work directly under me, looking for other people who can make a difference and then we would provide them with the means to do so.

That would be rewarding, and would be a great use of the money.
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GameReviews posted...

Everyone would want money.

Your financials / taxes just got a lot more complicated.

Yep. That.

Then again, there are a lot of family members I would want to give to, so the temptation would be great.

Security arv thinks would be the biggest problem the state will find ways to take it from you the lottery will try to find a way to make your ticket invalid being taken advantage of people trying to sue or kill you
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The biggest problem is obviously going to be people crawling out of the woodwork to get a cut of the winnings. Much of my family is well enough off that they'd probably never bother to ask, but you'd be surprised...

My wife and I would probably just take a portion of that $350M, say $20M each, and that's the "giving away" portion to spread around as we saw fit. If we won less than $10M, I wouldn't share it.
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My parents already only consider me to be expendable income to them. So that would definitely intensify. They'd expect a free ticket to anything they want. If I'd refuse, things would likely turn nasty because I could afford it. Then there'd be the usual family beggars who only show up when they want something. I'm sure that'd include my brother and his wife, probably expecting a huge handout whenever they want.

Seriously, if I ever got rich, I'd just have to cut ties with everyone I know and leave. At least I'd be able to afford such a move then, but I'd be even more alone afterwards. So yeah, not great options.
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I loose touch with the people around me and don't form meaningful bonds after
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you would have people literally trying anything to get some of that money. i'm talking about stalking, purposefully trying to get themselves hurt around you or your property in an attempt to sue, ect.

Use the money to move someplace where no one knows you?
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thekingoftown posted...

Use the money to move someplace where no one knows you?

Easier said than done. Moving company and persons building your new home, along with state/county/town officials knowing who you are may try to weasel in on the cash.

Why are people acting like everyone in the country will suddenly go to any lengths to get some money once you win the lottery? For instance:

WastelandCowboy posted...

Moving company and persons building your new home, along with state/county/town officials knowing who you are may try to weasel in on the cash.

This is literally assuming that regular people memorize the names (and presumably faces) of everyone who wins the lottery so if they ever meet them they'll be able to get some cash. At worst you'll probably have scummy family and friends trying to get something, not a country-wide conspiracy out to get you.
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GanonsSpirit posted...

Why are people acting like everyone in the country will suddenly go to any lengths to get some money once you win the lottery? For instance:

WastelandCowboy posted...

Moving company and persons building your new home, along with state/county/town officials knowing who you are may try to weasel in on the cash.

This is literally assuming that regular people memorize the names (and presumably faces) of everyone who wins the lottery so if they ever meet them they'll be able to get some cash. At worst you'll probably have scummy family and friends trying to get something, not a country-wide conspiracy out to get you.

Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Yeah when they announce a lottery winner's name I don't even remember it like a day after. Obviously I'm not writing it down like some people might if they're after money, but do you really think that somebody who works at a moving company or whatever where they regularly get tons of strangers as clients is really going to look every single one up just in case?

I have no problem telling people I'm not giving them any money.

KogaSteelfang posted...

Seriously, if I ever got rich, I'd just have to cut ties with everyone I know and leave. At least I'd be able to afford such a move then, but I'd be even more alone afterwards. So yeah, not great options.

But in your case, from your post, being alone would be better than being around your family.
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Most of the people who wind up going nuts with the money or offing themselves are guys who have never had money in the first place. If you've lived responsibly all your life, that's probably not a huge concern.

Of course, the bigger issue is friends and family hounding you for cash as well as becoming a target for thieves, etc. Still better to have the money.

Honestly, if I won a major jackpot, I'd probably try to set up an entertainment or gaming company of some sort. Even if it was a small net loss, it'd be okay as long as I was making the kind of stuff I enjoyed. In general, I don't ever want to not work. That would depress the fuck out of me. It's probably why Arctic was such a miserable guy.
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I would give a bonus 1 million to the Government, for their generous welfare programs that are keeping me alive. I would give a million to my family on both sides, and I'll keep a million for myself. The rest will go into a series of mutual funds.
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Lokarin posted...

I would give a bonus 1 million to the Government, for their generous welfare programs that are keeping me alive. I would give a million to my family on both sides, and I'll keep a million for myself. The rest will go into a series of mutual funds.

I thought you were gainfully employed?
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No sense of purpose.. you'd more than likely quit your job and sit around doing nothing. Sometimes that's harder than actually being productive

You could stay busy and travel the world, but eventually you'd end up running out of places to visit

With money to hire people to do your chores you wouldn't be left with much
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Zeus posted...

Lokarin posted...

I would give a bonus 1 million to the Government, for their generous welfare programs that are keeping me alive. I would give a million to my family on both sides, and I'll keep a million for myself. The rest will go into a series of mutual funds.

I thought you were gainfully employed?

No, I'm handicapped - I try to volunteer and go temp work when I can, but I am a very sick person.
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Sorry to hear that.
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Zeus posted...

Sorry to hear that.

It's also why I'm empathetic/sympathetic toward ICOYAR, since we're in similar situations... but then he goes and posts the derpiest topics
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Lokarin posted...

Zeus posted...

Sorry to hear that.

It's also why I'm empathetic/sympathetic toward ICOYAR, since we're in similar situations... but then he goes and posts the derpiest topics

In general, I'm starting to think ICO gets a bad shake after getting a fuller measure of his main complainants. Given how vicious Jen, RC, Mead, etc, are, I'm beginning to suspect that they're as hyperbolic against ICO as they are against the other victims of their constant abuse. It's even possible that some of ICO's shit was brought on by their attacks. (Not that I'm considering unblocking ICO just yet, because I added him for spamming topics.)
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Zeus posted...

Lokarin posted...

Zeus posted...

Sorry to hear that.

It's also why I'm empathetic/sympathetic toward ICOYAR, since we're in similar situations... but then he goes and posts the derpiest topics

In general, I'm starting to think ICO gets a bad shake after getting a fuller measure of his main complainants. Given how vicious Jen, RC, Mead, etc, are, I'm beginning to suspect that they're as hyperbolic against ICO as they are against the other victims of their constant abuse. It's even possible that some of ICO's shit was brought on by their attacks. (Not that I'm considering unblocking ICO just yet, because I added him for spamming topics.)

No, he knows what he's doing and has done for years. If you hadn't just started posting here during 2016 (coincidentally during Trump's campaign for presidency), you'd know what sort of shit he's said and done.

Dude's a waste of matter.

WastelandCowboy posted...

No, he knows what he's doing and has done for years. If you hadn't just started posting here during 2016 (coincidentally during Trump's campaign for presidency),

Among other factual errors, I came back in early 2015. You should know that because I made topics about the primaries and because I was on Terris's ignore list. Otherwise, I've been here sporadically. Hell, I have a 2014 PM from AllstarSniper.

Don't be a Misinformation Mead or a False Foxx.
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Papercuts on your tush from wiping with benjamins
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Zeus posted...

Don't be a Misinformation Mead or a False Foxx.

Can I be Legit Lok
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Lokarin posted...

Zeus posted...

Don't be a Misinformation Mead or a False Foxx.

Can I be Legit Lok

No, those monikers have to be earned. They can't just be given away =p
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Zeus posted...

No, those monikers have to be earned.

oooooooooooo, Zassy Zeus
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