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Mega Millions director says this is the first thing the winner should do
nypost.com ^ | October 22, 2018 | Lia Eustachewich

Posted on 10/23/2018 11:49:00 AM PDT by lowbridge

The head of the Mega Millions on Monday revealed the very first thing the potential winner of the game’s historic $1.6 billion jackpot should do: Sign the ticket and keep a low profile.

The simple yet sage advice came from Gordon Medenica, the game’s lead director and director of the Maryland lottery.

“Sign the ticket! Because keep in mind that little slip of paper is a billion-dollar bill — imagine that,” he said on NBC’s “Today.” “So you want to secure it and also be calm. Don’t be running to the ‘Today’ show the next day.”

Medenica also advised, “Get some good advice, get a good financial adviser, good lawyer, tax accountant, all that. Get your affairs in order. You’ve got between six months and 12 months to come and claim the ticket.”

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


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To: RegulatorCountry

Pooling their money to buy more tickets supposedly to increase the odds of winning, but it’s only an infinitesimal improvement of the odds.
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Sounds like a great way to introduce oneself to the intricate workings of legal civil action as well. Lol


201 posted on 10/23/2018 6:31:29 PM PDT by Noamie
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To: BlueLancer

BTTT


202 posted on 10/23/2018 6:31:34 PM PDT by BlueLancer (Orchides Forum Trahite - Cordes Et Mentes Veniant)
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To: jjotto
Huh...I have a trust,,,and no one knows about by me...and the other person.

I have a family Jaooby...and he tells me the same thing...

Maybe you can flesh this out for me.......?

203 posted on 10/23/2018 6:44:59 PM PDT by Osage Orange (Whiskey Tango Foxtrot)
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To: Jonty30

Jean Paul Getty (1892-1976)? Goodbye grandson?


204 posted on 10/23/2018 6:54:38 PM PDT by Ozark Tom
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To: lowbridge

The very first thing you would need to do is draw up a letter for the lotto commission that says if your name or identity is released the the public in any way shape or form, they are responsible for you and your family’s security for life. All you agreed is to buy a ticket, not have your identity made public.


205 posted on 10/23/2018 7:03:16 PM PDT by Bommer (Help 2ndDivisionVet - https://www.gofundme.com/mvc.php?route=category&term=married-recent-amputee)
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To: Osage Orange

Try to hide lottery winnings in it and you’ll find the details!


206 posted on 10/23/2018 7:14:37 PM PDT by jjotto (Next week, BOOM!, for sure!)
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To: jjotto
Ha!!...Well...

I have a guy I trust...

Maybe you do..or don't.

It all depends...

Could need a lawyer to keep your lawyer honest...Kinda like Congress...

207 posted on 10/23/2018 8:07:37 PM PDT by Osage Orange (Whiskey Tango Foxtrot)
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To: Keyhopper

Lighten up Francis, it’s just a game.


208 posted on 10/23/2018 10:43:10 PM PDT by Figment
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To: AppyPappy

That’s why you call Gavin DeBecker to provide bodyguards.


209 posted on 10/23/2018 10:51:43 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight yourr way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: terart

That information is from FR poster DCBryan1, as stated in the first sentence of my post. He’s the one posting that advice and seems to be very well-versed in the subject.


210 posted on 10/24/2018 2:45:32 AM PDT by thefactor (yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
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To: lowbridge

Why would you put t in the bank when you can buy a damn bank.


211 posted on 10/24/2018 3:03:38 AM PDT by DainBramage
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To: NEMDF

NEMDF wrote: “I don’t think that would be correct taxation for an annuity.”

Perhaps I wasn’t clear. I was talking about inheriting an annuity, not one where you’re the original owner.


212 posted on 10/24/2018 4:27:41 AM PDT by DugwayDuke ("A man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest")
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To: Dave W
How many lottery winners have been kidnapped? None.

Yet. That we know about.

213 posted on 10/24/2018 6:39:05 AM PDT by JimRed ( TERM LIMITS, NOW! Build the Wall Faster! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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To: LittleBillyInfidel
That's EXACTLY what you do! Then, start buying bulks of multi unit real estate to rent out, which should be professionally managed.

I have repeatedly suggested that for professional athletes, especially those who receive large signing bonuses. Make a 35-40% downpayment on a couple of well-located, well managed apartment buildings with the cash flow to carry the financing plus a profit. Then if everything goes south on you you'll always have a place to live and an income.

214 posted on 10/24/2018 6:46:14 AM PDT by JimRed ( TERM LIMITS, NOW! Build the Wall Faster! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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To: AppyPappy

Don’t be too sure of that.

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2018-05-17/wells-fargo-still-hasn-t-gotten-ahead-of-its-problems

https://www.wsj.com/articles/wells-fargos-problems-spread-to-business-lending-1537020001


215 posted on 10/24/2018 8:44:53 AM PDT by drjimmy
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To: JimRed

LOL!


216 posted on 10/24/2018 8:51:11 AM PDT by Dave W
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To: princess leah

Another high value decision: Change your home phone number.


217 posted on 10/24/2018 12:49:34 PM PDT by Bethaneidh
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To: JimRed

Beautiful!!

... JimRed, Can you help me set up a “Solo K” for my new real estate investment business, LLC? I’ll, of course, pay you. Sounds like you would know how.


218 posted on 10/26/2018 7:21:03 PM PDT by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
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To: LittleBillyInfidel

Nope, I’d leave that to the liars... I mean lawyers. I’ll guarantee you that President Trump has not handled his own corporate affairs in about forever! “Here’s what I want. Make it so, and send me the bill.”


219 posted on 10/27/2018 8:54:23 AM PDT by JimRed ( TERM LIMITS, NOW! Build the Wall Faster! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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