Will He Ever Get His Money? / myLot

Boise, Idaho

November 1, 2024 3:51pm CST

A few days ago I read about a guy named Jerry who won the lottery back in August and is still waiting for his money. On August 19, 2024, Jerry who lives in Orange County California won $44 million in the Power Ball Lottery. Lottery officials will not comment on this particular case but did say that its common for payments to take 6-8 weeks. Winners have to go through an extensive 'vetting' process. They look deep into their financial background to see if they owe any back taxes or child support. A spokesman for the California State Lottery said the fastest a winner might get their winnings is four weeks. They also said that the California letter processed over 10,000 claims a month. I think patience is the bottom line. Have you had a big winning? Did take a long time. When the lottery first started here in Idaho and not so many were playing I used win quite a bit but never millions. The picture is from Poker News.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (92745)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

1 Nov 24

For them it would be easy to check me out, I usually have a balance of less than $100 at the end of each month,

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (184284)

• Boise, Idaho

2 Nov 24

Me too. Lucky if I have $50 or so in mine.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (368894)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Nov 24

If you won a big sum, it would be hard to be patient.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (184284)

• Boise, Idaho

2 Nov 24

Oh, I so agree. I would be making plans for it right away.

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marguicha

@marguicha (229715)

• Chile

1 Nov 24

We have a lottery here but it does not take that long. I´m sure that there are rules about the time to give the money. And maybe rules too about what to substract if there are taxes or child support due.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (184284)

• Boise, Idaho

2 Nov 24

We do too. There are probably many things that go into it. Like how he wants the money. Monthly or one big payment.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (117153)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

1 Nov 24

The largest prize I ever won in the lottery was a small amount of money that was cashed quickly at the local grocery store. No wonder the internet media call California The Peoples Republic.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (184284)

• Boise, Idaho

2 Nov 24

I won $8 about a month ago.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (117153)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

2 Nov 24

@celticeagle That is good to know.