[SamAdams76]

If I won that lottery, I would probably hold on to that ticket for about a year just so all the commotion would die down. Last thing I need is to be on TV as winning a $600m jackpot. I would have all sorts of lost cousins and ne'er-do-wells from my past climbing out of the woodwork to be my best buddy. Not to mention all the shyster lawyers and scam artists that would hunt me down 24/7.

No way do I want all that kind of attention. That would just irritate the hell out of me. So if I am the winner, I will just sign the back of the ticket and store it away for a while until all the hubbub dies down. Then, when the coast is clear, I will quietly show up at the Lottery headquarters, take it in a lump sum and move to some warm, tropical place where I can change my name and live out my remaining days sitting on the beach with a good book and one of those umbrella-type drinks in my hand, served up by those voluptueus island-women and yes, I will tip well.

Yes, my wife and dog can come too.

[Jonty30]

Those in the know advise claiming your prize and then disappear for 6 months.

Go anywhere, just get out.

[Lancey Howard]

People who win those jackpots are pummeled by "charities" looking for cash.

Many radio sports talk show hosts with event tickets to give away (to good callers who "bring something to the table") routinely announce that any caller who asks for the tickets is automatically disqualified.

Similarly, the first thing I would do if I won the lottery jackpot is announce loud and clear that anybody, including charities, who asks for money is automatically barred from receiving so much as a single dime.

[RummyChick]

No need. Use layers of Trusts and no one need know you ever won...well almost no one.

[AGreatPer]

"I will quietly show up at the Lottery headquarters, take it in a lump sum and move to some warm, tropical place"

What a boring life. No more Red Sox, No more Bruins, No more nothing.

Me, I bought myself a few beers instead of betting.

[skinkinthegrass]

You have 180 days to claim the prize, not 364 days.

[Impy]

I’d probably enjoy getting my ass kissed.

Good luck with your quest to outlive Phil Hartman. That wife of his is burning in hell.

[Vendome]

I wouldn’t hold it. Never know what tomorrow will be and I’d hire Patti LaBelle’s bodyguards.