Should big lottery winners be allowed to remain anonymous?

[barryqwalsh]

“I said, ‘Supposing I don’t want to go along with that’ and whatnot,” said Senger, 77. “And they said, did you read the back of your ticket, you have to go along with it.”


Should big lottery winners be allowed to remain anonymous

 

[westwall]

Yes, they should. It's nobodies business but theirs and the taxman.

 

[S.J.]

Yes, they should. There are crazy people out there who would go to great lengths to get your money, including kidnapping and blackmail.

 

[Missourian]

I agree...not only should, but can in some states by statute...mine is not included.

Six states — Delaware, Kansas, Maryland, North Dakota, Ohio and South Carolina — allow winners to remain anonymous.

Can You Spare a Million Why It Pays to Stay Anonymous After Lottery Win - NBC News

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[Muhammed]

I agree...not only should, but can in some states by statute...mine is not included.

Six states — Delaware, Kansas, Maryland, North Dakota, Ohio and South Carolina — allow winners to remain anonymous.

Can You Spare a Million Why It Pays to Stay Anonymous After Lottery Win - NBC News

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Everyone will know anyways as soon as you park a Learjet behind your trailer next to your yacht..

 

[danielpalos]

sure; for a small additional fee.

 

[barryqwalsh]

The Winners’ Advisor will also discuss with you about sharing your news with family and friends, and whether you wish to share it more broadly. The decision to go public or remain anonymous is entirely up to you. It could depend on how many people know and what your plans are for your win. If you choose to share your news, the publicity team will sort out a giant cheque, chilled champagne and look after you throughout the whole process.


OMG you ve hit the jackpot. What happens now - Blog

 

[barryqwalsh]

OMG you’ve hit the jackpot. What happens now?
It’s a dream come true. You’ve matched all six numbers on Lotto. You’ve done it – you’ve hit the jackpot! You’re probably in shock, panic or pure ecstasy. So what actually happens next? Everyone’s had the ‘what would you do?’ conversation but what about the bit between realising you have won a life-changing amount and actually getting the money in your hands? Read on to find out…


http://blog.national-lottery.co.uk/happens-win/#.VT3iAcs_7qD

 

[Jarlaxle]

Yes, they should. There are crazy people out there who would go to great lengths to get your money, including kidnapping and blackmail.

And that's just the relatives.

 

[barryqwalsh]

In Australia state lottery winners have the right to remain anonymous, and the vast majority do so. The general public support the right to anonymity, as they would not like having their identities revealed. It does not affect the running of state lotteries in Australia which are the best run lotteries in the world.

 

[Politico]

Should big lottery winners be allowed to remain anonymous?

No.

 

[barryqwalsh]

Should big lottery winners be allowed to remain anonymous?

No.

Why not? Publicity puts enormous on winners to "help" family and friends. Until the money is gone! It takes a strong person to say no.

 

[barryqwalsh]

As one of the world’s leading lottery operators, Camelot sets global standards when it comes to looking after winners. It offers an unparalleled level of professional support to help and advise new winners throughout this life-changing experience, as well as a unique aftercare service.

As well as being a time of extreme excitement and happiness, suddenly winning a substantial sum of money can be an overwhelming and emotional experience for many people – but support from Camelot begins as soon as a winner makes a claim on a prize.

For UK National Lottery prizes over £50,000, our player services team is able to pay them in the comfort of their own home, or alternatively they can choose to have their prize validated at one of our prize payout centres.

For winners over £500,000, a private banking representative can visit them at home to discuss additional services on offer to winners with new-found wealth. We also arrange for a panel of independent legal and financial experts to visit winners of over £500,000 to offer impartial advice and practical guidelines.

One of the most important decisions for new winners to make is whether to opt to go public or remain anonymous. If a winner decides to talk publicly about their win, Camelot’s PR team will organise a press conference and handle all media interest on their behalf, removing the anxiety that can accompany talking about a big win.

If they have requested to remain anonymous, Camelot takes its obligations and duty of care to protect winners’ privacy very seriously. Unless a winner agrees to take full publicity and signs an agreement to that effect, no information about them can be released by Camelot into the public domain.

We have a dedicated team of winners’ advisers who look after all our major jackpot winners. They remain a source of support and advice for as long as a winner needs – often remaining in touch years after hitting the jackpot.

Our responsibility to winners

 

[danielpalos]

I wonder it they are willing to subscribe to a venture calling for personal commissars or probationary wives to help us with our capital probity.

 

[Politico]

Should big lottery winners be allowed to remain anonymous?

No.

Why not? Publicity puts enormous on winners to "help" family and friends. Until the money is gone! It takes a strong person to say no.

No stupid people are just stupid.

 

[barryqwalsh]

But he was reportedly tested to the limit by a stream of people turning up and begging for handouts.

Sun-drenched: The former postman has also bought a lavish £1.5m arena as well as a fleet of horseboxes for his showjumping partner (pictured). The pair met in January last year

Lottery winner Adrian Bayford spends 2million on horses for Samantha Burbidge Daily Mail Online