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16 August 2012, 12:43 PM
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But if it was won by a syndicate of 15 people then that's £10m each, not so ridiculous.
If I won the lottery I would give none of it to charity. There are already charitable donations from the money spent on lottery tickets, so it would be like a double dip. Better to give the money to a local club or business that does not already benefit from lottery funding.
If I won the lottery I would give none of it to charity. There are already charitable donations from the money spent on lottery tickets, so it would be like a double dip. Better to give the money to a local club or business that does not already benefit from lottery funding.
16 August 2012, 12:49 PM
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I bet Camelot encourage you to go public as it boosts the profile of the lottery seeing normal everyday people suddenly being worth nearly 150m overnight.
That makes them 516th in Britains rich list according to the BBC!
That makes them 516th in Britains rich list according to the BBC!
16 August 2012, 12:50 PM
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my only hope is that they don't continue playing the lottery
if they do, they would remind me of the brain dead zombies of George A Romero's Land of Dead -- who although brain dead still retain some semblance of attachment to their past existences
e.g. the zombie petrol attendant who still gets up to serve petrol when he hears a car drives past
in hope than expectation
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if they do, they would remind me of the brain dead zombies of George A Romero's Land of Dead -- who although brain dead still retain some semblance of attachment to their past existences
e.g. the zombie petrol attendant who still gets up to serve petrol when he hears a car drives past
in hope than expectation
hodgy
16 August 2012, 01:53 PM
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Anyone happen to know if they had a choice to go public? The OLG here states the following for wins over $10,000
Prizes of $10,000 and over are considered major wins. Once your prize is approved for payment, you will be interviewed by a Prize Centre staff member to complete the publicity requirements associated with your major win. This is a light-hearted interview to help us understand the unique story behind your win.
OLG publicizes ALL winners of $10,000 and over in a news release and on our website for 30 days. This release will include your name, city of residence and details of your prize. You will be asked to sign a form acknowledging your understanding of this condition.
You will also have the option of being featured on our website and other advertising mediums as a Featured Lottery Winner.
It sounds as though the second part will be the "in front of media holding a big cheque" type thing, and you could decline that, but it's not made absolutely clear.
Prizes of $10,000 and over are considered major wins. Once your prize is approved for payment, you will be interviewed by a Prize Centre staff member to complete the publicity requirements associated with your major win. This is a light-hearted interview to help us understand the unique story behind your win.
OLG publicizes ALL winners of $10,000 and over in a news release and on our website for 30 days. This release will include your name, city of residence and details of your prize. You will be asked to sign a form acknowledging your understanding of this condition.
You will also have the option of being featured on our website and other advertising mediums as a Featured Lottery Winner.
It sounds as though the second part will be the "in front of media holding a big cheque" type thing, and you could decline that, but it's not made absolutely clear.
16 August 2012, 02:36 PM
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And do you think the press would leave it at that? Someone has won an amount that big, and you don't think the press are going to try and find out who it is.
As I have already said, they would be suggested to go public to get the hassle and intrusion over sooner.
As I have already said, they would be suggested to go public to get the hassle and intrusion over sooner.
16 August 2012, 07:19 PM
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No way I would go public, would rather not take it than have random begging letters and have to worry about the kids getting kidnapped by some East European drugs gang. I would react badly to people I havent spoken to in twenty years suddenly getting in touch, I am not that fussed about having that much money.
I think wins that big are ridiculous, ten million is all the money anyone could ever possibly need, one million is a nice amount for most people to make a good difference, 150 is obscene.
I think if I did win it and got thrust into the limelight I would do something spectacularly daft with it, like give it all to charity apart from a few quid.
I think wins that big are ridiculous, ten million is all the money anyone could ever possibly need, one million is a nice amount for most people to make a good difference, 150 is obscene.
I think if I did win it and got thrust into the limelight I would do something spectacularly daft with it, like give it all to charity apart from a few quid.
16 August 2012, 07:29 PM
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I don't think the press are allowed to poke into people private business in that way.
17 August 2012, 09:11 AM
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17 August 2012, 12:40 PM
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17 August 2012, 05:54 PM
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Would give most of it away, happy enough as I am, a few quid to spend is nice but realistically what difference would ten million be to 150, there is only so much stuff you can buy or do and ten million would buy anything I could want, to be honest too much money can be destructive, I think rich people, or those that acquire wealth expect it to bring happiness, sure, it helps but it isn't everything.
18 August 2012, 11:59 PM
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my only hope is that they don't continue playing the lottery
if they do, they would remind me of the brain dead zombies of George A Romero's Land of Dead -- who although brain dead still retain some semblance of attachment to their past existences
e.g. the zombie petrol attendant who still gets up to serve petrol when he hears a car drives past
in hope than expectation
hodgy
if they do, they would remind me of the brain dead zombies of George A Romero's Land of Dead -- who although brain dead still retain some semblance of attachment to their past existences
e.g. the zombie petrol attendant who still gets up to serve petrol when he hears a car drives past
in hope than expectation
hodgy
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19 August 2012, 02:34 AM
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You'd have to play it clever to keep that secret. Hand notice in at work a couple of weeks after the interest has waned, tell the neighbours you've split and she's gone to her Mums with the kids so you could put the house on the market and disappear a couple of weeks later having sold it quick at whatever price, only involve the closest family members, tell no mates until you have settled into your new life etc.
Personally, I'd be looking for somewhere in New Zealands winterless north to settle, whilst spending many months a year travelling enjoying the peoples, cultures and foods of the world.
Personally, I'd be looking for somewhere in New Zealands winterless north to settle, whilst spending many months a year travelling enjoying the peoples, cultures and foods of the world.
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19 August 2012, 09:20 AM
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You'd have to play it clever to keep that secret. Hand notice in at work a couple of weeks after the interest has waned, tell the neighbours you've split and she's gone to her Mums with the kids so you could put the house on the market and disappear a couple of weeks later having sold it quick at whatever price, only involve the closest family members, tell no mates until you have settled into your new life etc.
Personally, I'd be looking for somewhere in New Zealands winterless north to settle, whilst spending many months a year travelling enjoying the peoples, cultures and foods of the world.
Personally, I'd be looking for somewhere in New Zealands winterless north to settle, whilst spending many months a year travelling enjoying the peoples, cultures and foods of the world.
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