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Cocytus 08/30/22 4:49:44 PM #1:	Why doesn't the winner claim the prize? 1. Taking time, being careful first 2. Winner is dead 3. Winner doesn't know they won 4. Ticket is lost 5. The winner is a madman 6. Other Why doesn't the winner claim the prize? - Results (79 votes) 1. Taking time, being careful first 41.77% (33 votes) 33 2. Winner is dead 11.39% (9 votes) 9 3. Winner doesn't know they won 27.85% (22 votes) 22 4. Ticket is lost 15.19% (12 votes) 12 5. The winner is a madman 2.53% (2 votes) 2 6. Other 1.27% (1 vote) 1 https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/30/us/illinois-lottery-mega-millions-unclaimed-trnd/index.html You gotta be fucking kidding me. Un-believable. "Just around a month ago, a ticket for the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever was sold, netting the winner close to $1.34 billion. There's just one problem: The winner hasn't picked up their gargantuan prize yet. The ticket was purchased from a Speedway gas station in Des Plaines, around a 20-mile drive northwest of downtown Chicago, on July 29, according to the Illinois Lottery's website. The ticket hit the top prize in the drawing on the same day. But as of August 30, the jackpot still hasn't been claimed, Meghan Powers, director of communications at the Illinois Lottery, told CNN. The Mega Millions jackpot winner isn't the only lottery winner who hasn't picked up their prize yet. According to the Illinois Lottery website, a $1 million prize bought in February and several six-figure prizes have also not yet been claimed. Prizes must be claimed within one year, says the Illinois Lottery. In a previous news release about the win, lottery officials said it's pretty common for large prize winners to wait to collect their earnings. "For a prize of this magnitude, it's not unusual for the winner to take a while to claim," said Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays in the release. "I'm sure they're going through a range of emotions." The lottery advises winners to sign the back of their ticket and store it safely, consult professional financial and legal advice about their winnings, and then call the lottery hotline to arrange a time to claim their prize. Even if the prize is claimed, the greater public may still never know who the lucky winner is. Winners of $250,000 or more can stay anonymous in Illinois, says the lottery. "We will work closely with the winner to respect any wishes for privacy and support them in any way we can to provide a positive winning experience," said Mays in the release." <cite>Cocytus posted [p:967682207] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote> Why doesn't the winner claim the prize? 1. Taking time, being careful first 2. Winner is dead 3. Winner doesn't know they won 4. Ticket is lost 5. The winner is a madman 6. Other Vote View Results Why doesn't the winner claim the prize? - Results (79 votes) 1. Taking time, being careful first 41.77% (33 votes) 33 2. Winner is dead 11.39% (9 votes) 9 3. Winner doesn't know they won 27.85% (22 votes) 22 4. Ticket is lost 15.19% (12 votes) 12 5. The winner is a madman 2.53% (2 votes) 2 6. Other 1.27% (1 vote) 1 Show Voting Form function poll_vote() { var vote_option = $("input[name='poll_vote']:checked").val(); if(!vote_option) return; $.ajax({ type: 'POST', url: '/ajax/forum_poll_vote', data: { option: vote_option, board: '400', topic: '80148119', message: '0', key: '03e6c084' }, success: function(response) { if(response.error) { alert(response.error); } else { $("#poll_vote").hide(); $("#poll_results").html(response.html).show(); } } }); } function view_results_legacy() { $("#poll_vote").hide(); $("#poll_results").show(); } function hide_results_legacy() { $("#poll_results").hide(); $("#poll_vote").show(); } https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/30/us/illinois-lottery-mega-millions-unclaimed-trnd/index.html You gotta be fucking kidding me. Un-believable. "Just around a month ago, a ticket for the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever was sold, netting the winner close to $1.34 billion. There's just one problem: The winner hasn't picked up their gargantuan prize yet. The ticket was purchased from a Speedway gas station in Des Plaines, around a 20-mile drive northwest of downtown Chicago, on July 29, according to the Illinois Lottery's website. The ticket hit the top prize in the drawing on the same day. But as of August 30, the jackpot still hasn't been claimed, Meghan Powers, director of communications at the Illinois Lottery, told CNN. The Mega Millions jackpot winner isn't the only lottery winner who hasn't picked up their prize yet. According to the Illinois Lottery website, a $1 million prize bought in February and several six-figure prizes have also not yet been claimed. Prizes must be claimed within one year, says the Illinois Lottery. In a previous news release about the win, lottery officials said it's pretty common for large prize winners to wait to collect their earnings. "For a prize of this magnitude, it's not unusual for the winner to take a while to claim," said Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays in the release. "I'm sure they're going through a range of emotions." The lottery advises winners to sign the back of their ticket and store it safely, consult professional financial and legal advice about their winnings, and then call the lottery hotline to arrange a time to claim their prize. Even if the prize is claimed, the greater public may still never know who the lucky winner is. Winners of $250,000 or more can stay anonymous in Illinois, says the lottery. "We will work closely with the winner to respect any wishes for privacy and support them in any way we can to provide a positive winning experience," said Mays in the release." </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PowerOats 08/30/22 4:51:40 PM #2:	I'll go pick it up, brb <cite>PowerOats posted [p:967682254] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>I'll go pick it up, brb</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 08/30/22 4:52:14 PM #3:	I assume when this happens it's because the winner lost their ticket or otherwise forgot --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:967682265] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>I assume when this happens it's because the winner lost their ticket or otherwise forgot </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeonOctopus 08/30/22 4:52:25 PM #4:	Probably taking their time. I know I would. I'd wait like 10 months and get my affairs in order with a lawyer before I claim that money >_> I want to be a complete unknown outside everyone's mind --- http://i.imgur.com/nlaY1qH.jpg http://i.imgur.com/zHJ1OCo.gif http://i.imgur.com/btBPP4E.jpg http://i.imgur.com/1B3bMHw.gif https://imgur.com/nQik2zW <cite>NeonOctopus posted [p:967682269] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>Probably taking their time. I know I would. I'd wait like 10 months and get my affairs in order with a lawyer before I claim that money >_> I want to be a complete unknown outside everyone's mind</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 08/30/22 4:53:31 PM #5:	NeonOctopus posted... Probably taking their time. I know I would. I'd wait like 10 months and get my affairs in order with a lawyer before I claim that money >_> Yeah, I see that perspective, and it's good, but shit, at least claim it first in case something happens. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:967682301] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>NeonOctopus posted... </cite><quote>Probably taking their time. I know I would. I'd wait like 10 months and get my affairs in order with a lawyer before I claim that money >_></quote>Yeah, I see that perspective, and it's good, but shit, at least claim it first in case something happens.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 08/30/22 4:53:59 PM #6:	MC_BatCommander posted... I assume when this happens it's because the winner lost their ticket or otherwise forgot I would be beside myself with grief. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:967682307] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>MC_BatCommander posted... </cite><quote>I assume when this happens it's because the winner lost their ticket or otherwise forgot</quote>I would be beside myself with grief.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jagr_68 08/30/22 4:55:44 PM #7:	Probably taking as many loans out and arrangements for their future trip out of the country. Shit's gotta be planned well in advance before that person becomes a victim of fate. --- New York Rangers [2004-2008] https://media.giphy.com/media/WvQHBYW0q4TuxdAg61/giphy.gif https://psnprofiles.com/Jaromiroquai68 <cite>Jagr_68 posted [p:967682347] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>Probably taking as many loans out and arrangements for their future trip out of the country.Shit's gotta be planned well in advance before that person becomes a victim of fate.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Nemu 08/30/22 4:56:39 PM #9:	I think you have like 90 days from claiming it to actually choose lump sum or installments, so it makes sense to claim it ASAP and then figure out everything. At most, lawyer up quickly and set up a trust to claim it. I would not leave a 1 billion dollar ticket in the wild for any amount of time. <cite>Nemu posted [p:967682375] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>I think you have like 90 days from claiming it to actually choose lump sum or installments, so it makes sense to claim it ASAP and then figure out everything. At most, lawyer up quickly and set up a trust to claim it. I would not leave a 1 billion dollar ticket in the wild for any amount of time.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Son_Of_Spam 08/30/22 4:57:39 PM #10:	The longer you wait the more the story dies down. You won't have as many family members coming out of the woodworks. --- 17 years on Gamefaqs, and I still don't have a signature. <cite>Son_Of_Spam posted [p:967682401] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>The longer you wait the more the story dies down. You won't have as many family members coming out of the woodworks.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EmbraceOfDeath 08/30/22 4:59:44 PM #11:	Cocytus posted... Yeah, I see that perspective, and it's good, but shit, at least claim it first in case something happens. But then it's too late to prepare because your identity is public unless you're in a state that doesn't require it. --- No more shall man have wings to bear him to paradise. Henceforth, he shall walk. <cite>EmbraceOfDeath posted [p:967682457] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>Cocytus posted... </cite><quote>Yeah, I see that perspective, and it's good, but shit, at least claim it first in case something happens.</quote>But then it's too late to prepare because your identity is public unless you're in a state that doesn't require it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BloodMoon7 08/30/22 5:00:32 PM #12:	I'd probably wait too. Seek professional advice, maybe look into hiring personal security. --- My maid will hear about this. <cite>BloodMoon7 posted [p:967682474] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>I'd probably wait too. Seek professional advice, maybe look into hiring personal security.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cuticrusader09 08/30/22 5:07:28 PM #13:	Setting up trusts and talking with a lawyer so no one will know who they are once the winnings are claimed. <cite>Cuticrusader09 posted [p:967682617] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>Setting up trusts and talking with a lawyer so no one will know who they are once the winnings are claimed. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 08/30/22 5:10:08 PM #14:	NeonOctopus posted... Probably taking their time. I know I would. I'd wait like 10 months and get my affairs in order with a lawyer before I claim that money >_> I want to be a complete unknown outside everyone's mind You only have 6 months to claim. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:967682673] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>NeonOctopus posted... </cite><quote>Probably taking their time. I know I would. I'd wait like 10 months and get my affairs in order with a lawyer before I claim that money >_> I want to be a complete unknown outside everyone's mind</quote>You only have 6 months to claim.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 08/30/22 5:11:41 PM #15:	I'd definitely wait. People get so crazy over money. So many people in your life would suddenly be going "Why can't you loan me some money? You have so much of it" and just hounding you constantly. Some will even try to con you out of money. Even if you're in a state that allows you to remain anonymous, you'd have to basically fall off the grid afterwards. Because if you suddenly stop working, or change your lifestyle, people around you are going to eventually connect the dots. --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:967682718] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>I'd definitely wait. People get so crazy over money. So many people in your life would suddenly be going "Why can't you loan me some money? You have so much of it" and just hounding you constantly. Some will even try to con you out of money. Even if you're in a state that allows you to remain anonymous, you'd have to basically fall off the grid afterwards. Because if you suddenly stop working, or change your lifestyle, people around you are going to eventually connect the dots. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
itachi15243 08/30/22 5:19:14 PM #16:	I can understand waiting a few weeks for for it while getting shit together. But, after a month is when people are gonna start wondering if that ticket was lost and I wouldn't blame them. If Another month goes by, people are gonna wonder (rightfully) if anyone even knows where the ticket is. >.> --- I do drawings and stuff https://www.fiverr.com/blueblitz <cite>itachi15243 posted [p:967682929] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>I can understand waiting a few weeks for for it while getting shit together. But, after a month is when people are gonna start wondering if that ticket was lost and I wouldn't blame them. If Another month goes by, people are gonna wonder (rightfully) if anyone even knows where the ticket is. >.></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aressar 08/30/22 5:22:21 PM #17:	NoxObscuras posted... I'd definitely wait. People get so crazy over money. So many people in your life would suddenly be going "Why can't you loan me some money? You have so much of it" and just hounding you constantly. Some will even try to con you out of money. Even if you're in a state that allows you to remain anonymous, you'd have to basically fall off the grid afterwards. Because if you suddenly stop working, or change your lifestyle, people around you are going to eventually connect the dots. It's most definitely possible to live off the grid, yet enjoy life with all that your riches offer, especially if you don't go parading your life around on the internet. But yeah, it requires careful planning and remaining a level of rationality, especially since spending money in large enough quantities leaves a trail. I mean, fictional ultra rich super villains do it all the time, and I bet there are plenty of lottery winners who have succeeded in remaining relatively anonymous. --- One time, CE triggered me so hard with their objectively wrong opinions that I accidentally punched myself in the balls. <cite>Aressar posted [p:967683010] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>NoxObscuras posted... </cite><quote>I'd definitely wait. People get so crazy over money. So many people in your life would suddenly be going "Why can't you loan me some money? You have so much of it" and just hounding you constantly. Some will even try to con you out of money. Even if you're in a state that allows you to remain anonymous, you'd have to basically fall off the grid afterwards. Because if you suddenly stop working, or change your lifestyle, people around you are going to eventually connect the dots.</quote>It's most definitely possible to live off the grid, yet enjoy life with all that your riches offer, especially if you don't go parading your life around on the internet. But yeah, it requires careful planning and remaining a level of rationality, especially since spending money in large enough quantities leaves a trail. I mean, fictional ultra rich super villains do it all the time, and I bet there are plenty of lottery winners who have succeeded in remaining relatively anonymous.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Etna 08/30/22 5:22:29 PM #18:	That last mega jackpot had its winner claim it on the last possible day IIRC. Smart move. The second you claim it the news stations will start buzzing and try to track down the winner. Even if it's a state when you don't have to be public, they will try to find who it is. --- https://i.imgur.com/OlKhtDy.gif https://i.imgur.com/ZtoMK5o.gif https://i.imgur.com/74NcmdK.gif https://i.imgur.com/UOQ9An8.mp4 <cite>Etna posted [p:967683015] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>That last mega jackpot had its winner claim it on the last possible day IIRC.Smart move. The second you claim it the news stations will start buzzing and try to track down the winner. Even if it's a state when you don't have to be public, they will try to find who it is.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 08/30/22 6:20:58 PM #19:	Nemu posted... so it makes sense to claim it ASAP and then figure out everything Exactly, that's what I'm saying. Claim first, then you can prepare. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:967684254] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>Nemu posted... </cite><quote>so it makes sense to claim it ASAP and then figure out everything</quote>Exactly, that's what I'm saying. Claim first, then you can prepare.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 08/30/22 6:22:55 PM #20:	Cuticrusader09 posted... Setting up trusts and talking with a lawyer so no one will know who they are once the winnings are claimed. I would think the lawyer would say go claim it asap, then we work it out. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:967684295] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>Cuticrusader09 posted... </cite><quote>Setting up trusts and talking with a lawyer so no one will know who they are once the winnings are claimed.</quote>I would think the lawyer would say go claim it asap, then we work it out.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 08/30/22 6:24:29 PM #21:	NoxObscuras posted... Even if you're in a state that allows you to remain anonymous, you'd have to basically fall off the grid afterwards. Because if you suddenly stop working, or change your lifestyle, people around you are going to eventually connect the dots. Yeah, probably can't hide that part. Needs a lawyer and a CPA so that most of it goes into investments...maybe. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:967684330] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>NoxObscuras posted... </cite><quote>Even if you're in a state that allows you to remain anonymous, you'd have to basically fall off the grid afterwards. Because if you suddenly stop working, or change your lifestyle, people around you are going to eventually connect the dots.</quote>Yeah, probably can't hide that part. Needs a lawyer and a CPA so that most of it goes into investments...maybe.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheUmbersun 08/30/22 6:25:15 PM #22:	MC_BatCommander posted... otherwise forgot literally how <cite>TheUmbersun posted [p:967684342] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>MC_BatCommander posted... </cite><quote>otherwise forgot</quote>literally how</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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divot1338 08/30/22 6:26:43 PM #24:	Probably divorcing their spouse: --- Moustache twirling villian https://i.imgur.com/U3lt3H4.jpg- Kerbey <cite>divot1338 posted [p:967684384] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>Probably divorcing their spouse:</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 08/30/22 6:26:47 PM #25:	Etna posted... That last mega jackpot had its winner claim it on the last possible day IIRC. That's crazy. See I'm thinking, what if something happens to you before then, car wreck, jail maybe for some shit, who knows. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:967684386] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>Etna posted... </cite><quote>That last mega jackpot had its winner claim it on the last possible day IIRC.</quote>That's crazy. See I'm thinking, what if something happens to you before then, car wreck, jail maybe for some shit, who knows.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ColdRainAndSnow 08/30/22 6:29:50 PM #26:	They'll claim with one day left, they're getting everything ready and secure in safest possible way. --- Subscribe to The Young Turks www.twitch.tv/tyt <cite>ColdRainAndSnow posted [p:967684457] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>They'll claim with one day left, they're getting everything ready and secure in safest possible way. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
modena 08/30/22 6:31:21 PM #27:	divot1338 posted... Probably divorcing their spouse: Lmao.... --- I'm surrounded <cite>modena posted [p:967684487] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>divot1338 posted... </cite><quote>Probably divorcing their spouse:</quote>Lmao....</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeCh0nk 08/30/22 6:32:45 PM #28:	Cocytus posted... Yeah, probably can't hide that part. Needs a lawyer and a CPA so that most of it goes into investments...maybe. Nobodies putting a billion in the S&P 500. That kind of money, you either invest in your own business, individual businesses, or just sit on it. --- @('_')@ <cite>LeCh0nk posted [p:967684520] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>Cocytus posted... </cite><quote>Yeah, probably can't hide that part. Needs a lawyer and a CPA so that most of it goes into investments...maybe.</quote>Nobodies putting a billion in the S&P 500. That kind of money, you either invest in your own business, individual businesses, or just sit on it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 08/31/22 7:23:18 AM #29:	LeCh0nk posted... Nobodies putting a billion in the S&P 500. That kind of money, you either invest in your own business, individual businesses, or just sit on it. Touch <cite>Cocytus posted [p:967695047] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>LeCh0nk posted... </cite><quote>Nobodies putting a billion in the S&P 500. That kind of money, you either invest in your own business, individual businesses, or just sit on it.</quote>Touch</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_X_Dawg 08/31/22 8:30:31 AM #30:	A good lawyer would not have you claim it right away. There are a lot of protections that need to be set up for something like this. Who the fuck cares if people worry about it getting claimed? I'd be all about saving my own ass. <cite>The_X_Dawg posted [p:967695810] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>A good lawyer would not have you claim it right away. There are a lot of protections that need to be set up for something like this.Who the fuck cares if people worry about it getting claimed? I'd be all about saving my own ass.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MabusIncarnate 08/31/22 8:34:58 AM #31:	Tyranthraxus posted... You only have 6 months to claim. Prizes must be claimed within one year, says the Illinois Lottery --- I feel sorry for the earth's population, 'cause so few live in the U.S.A. At least the foreigners can copy our morality, they can visit but they cannot stay. <cite>MabusIncarnate posted [p:967695859] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>Tyranthraxus posted... </cite><quote>You only have 6 months to claim.</quote>Prizes must be claimed within one year, says the Illinois Lottery</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SparkMark1 08/31/22 8:47:44 AM #32:	My in-laws live in Des Plaines. Hoping for a billion dollar Christmas gift! <cite>SparkMark1 posted [p:967696026] in $1.34 bill... [t:80148119]...</cite> <quote>My in-laws live in Des Plaines. Hoping for a billion dollar Christmas gift! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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