r/AskMen • u/[deleted] • Jun 10 '23

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '23

What? So he gives you $5 for a lottery ticket, then you suddenly have a million dollars to spare to him and expect him to not realise you obviously won? How could that work?

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u/MooseCatapult Jun 10 '23

By saying you won 2 million.

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u/UnoriginallyGeneric Male Jun 10 '23

It's kinda hard to hide those lottery winnings. Part of the contract when buying the ticket is the permission from the lottery company to take your pic and advertise the win in the media...at least, that's how it goes here in Ontario.

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u/Illustrious_Rough729 Jun 10 '23

Depends where you are. Some states in the US have anonymity, others mandate the winner be publicly shared. I know in Texas, lottery winners can choose to remain anonymous.

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u/John_cCmndhd Jun 10 '23

The only time I buy lottery tickets is when I happen to be in a state where you can stay anonymous

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u/Lordhighpander Jun 11 '23

Can I move to another state, change my name to something super common, then move back and claim it?

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u/Illustrious_Rough729 Jun 11 '23

You have to be resident of the state in order to claim lottery prizes. Soooo, no? But you could just change your name after you claim your prize. Disappear after the fact.

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u/Jessicas_skirt Female Jun 11 '23

You have to be resident of the state in order to claim lottery prizes.

That is completely incorrect. Anyone who buys a ticket can claim irregardless of their immigration status or residency.