Originally Posted by 4th and Long

SORRY!

http://www.molottery.com/aboutourgam...injackpot.shtm

#6 Do you want to hold a news conference?

At the Lottery office, a member of the Lottery's communications staff will ask you questions about your win, such as how many tickets you bought, when you found out that you won and what you plan to do with your prize money. This information will be used for a news release.

You will also be asked, but are not required, to participate in a news conference, most likely at the store where you purchased your winning ticket. News conferences can also be held at a Lottery office. This provides the media with a single photo opportunity and a chance for them to ask you a few questions without having each of them contact you at home or at work.

A. You want to do a news conference.
News conferences normally only last about 15 minutes, and are held within a couple of days after your ticket validates. Your ticket is not considered validated until it passes confidential validation requirements at the Lottery's office in Jefferson City, normally the day after you place your claim. Keep in mind that your news conference should be a lot of fun, like weddings and other ceremonies.

B. You don't want to do a news conference.
It's your decision whether or not to participate in a news conference. However, your name and hometown are considered public information, and they will be released to the media. Not only is this information public by law, publishing it is necessary to ensure the integrity of the Lottery's games. If players were never provided with actual names, they may not believe the games are real or fair. If you choose not to do a news conference, the media may still attempt to contact you at home or your place of employment.

Originally Posted by frazod

How the hell am I supposed to get by on ONLY $80 million? :p

Originally Posted by chagrin

I went with tax strategy and financial plan...can't be too careful. BTw I would buy a home on Cheyenne Mountain, or build one.

Correction suggestion Rain, for Quick surfer - it would be blow lines, not smoke bowls

Originally Posted by frazod

That sucks, but I do see their point.

So basically, I'd simply be ready to instantly relocate.

Originally Posted by frazod

That sucks, but I do see their point.

So basically, I'd simply be ready to instantly relocate.

Originally Posted by 4th and Long

I just had an idea. (no jokes, damnit)

Before you claim your winning Powerball ticket (you have 365 days) have your name changed. Something totally off the wall like, Clarence Cleophus Stubblepopper.

Claim said prize. Change name back to original name.

Originally Posted by frazod

Change my name to John Smith. Move temporarily to New York. That ought to take care of it. :D

Originally Posted by 4th and Long

You're welcome. That advice will only cost you a meager 10% of your net winnings. Small, unmarked bills, please and thank you.

Originally Posted by goxlibutscrale

This poll sucks.

Anyway, I'd hire the classiest, best looking, most well-endowed WHORE immediately.

Originally Posted by Boozer

Agreed. But if I'm going to give it away, I'm going to have fun with it. I'm talking gifts with bizarre conditions attached.

"Yes, I will fund that new building, but you must call it Poopypants Hall and have a marble equestrian statue of me in the entryway."

Originally Posted by Taco John

Two chicks at the same time.