LOTTERY WINNER VLOG: PUBLIC VS. ANONYMOUS
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- Опубликовано: 11 ноя 2019
- In this video, Timothy Schultz gives insider advice on whether to claim a lottery prize publicly or anonymously. Timothy Schultz won the Powerball in 1999 before going back to college to study film and journalism. He's now combining his experience with his desire to share his story and interview other lottery winners on this channel.
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My mom and I watched your old interview on Lottery Changed My Life and we were impressed with how smart you were at 21 years old. We hear of horror stories about people winning crazy high lottery prizes and being broke in 5 years but watching their spending habits you go "uhhh duh"
We heard your story and we were applauding your approaches to being blessed with a windfall. Good job.
Hey, thank you very much. I'm glad that you were able to see my appearance on that show and greatly appreciate your support! :)
@@TimothySchultz I looked you up because I was like "yeah he won at 21. That money is super gone. Gonna google"
Of course my mom was impressed with your story and self control. Lots of 21 year olds would have been broke in a couple years. She was watching your modesty in awe.Anyway i searched your production company and stumbled on RUclips and told my mom "this dude has to have been one of the smartest winners especially considering his youth at the time"
Good job. You're one of the winners that makes for a feel good lottery story. It makes me happy to know when people like you win. Honestly love watching people be truly happy.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comment. That means a lot; I really appreciate your support!! :)
As of 2020...You now have the option to stay anonymous in New Jersey
That's really great news; thanks for sharing! 🙂
I've never understood the "it wasn't earned" mentality. You bought a ticket for $1 right? That's just a super smart investment that paid off IMO. So yes it was earned. Also, Georgia is now on the list for the option of remaining anonymous. Stay safe out here people! ❤
To me it's not different that investing in the stock market, you work and earn your money, you invest it and if you happen to win the percent of investment versus the actual win is astronomical. Like they say you can't win if you don't play right?
Ya right !!!
For safety concerns, at least each state should give you the option to accept anonymously.
Thanks for your comment. Yes. I really wish all states would give lottery winners that option. It's the right thing to do.
that is also the pathway to fraud.
I know for a fact I’ll remain anonymous. I will delete every single social media account and will be changing my name and number. I’m not in a functional family anyway and could careless about maintaining a relationship with any of them after I collect my money. I’ll be leaving my old life behind and the people in it. Staying anonymous should be automatic if it’s possible
We both deserve to win. We are winners and always have been. We had always been considered lottery winners.
We claimed it and turned down the press. Its very isolating and we couldn't tell anyone
It can be very isolating.What sort of lottery did you win? Are you able to share any information anonymously? If so, I can give you an email address. Thanks for your message.
Im so happy I came across your channel. So informative. Also, I'm south african and we can claim anonymously, we actually have a choice.
What confuses me about this entire thing tho, is people don't go and ask known millionaires/billionaires for money like they do lottery winners. Just because the person comes from the same county or street as you, doesn't mean they owe you anything.
I would leave my province and not come back and tell no one. My family already know my future plans because I've already made it clear that my intention is to leave, so it wouldn't be out of the ordinary if I did. Gotta set early expectations to avoid/prevent suspicion because you just never know when a big monetary windfall could come!
Michigan just announced that you can claim private as of April of 2021.
That's fantastic news; thanks for sharing!
Absolutely, I believe if someone chose to stay anonymous it should be up to them. Because I’m going to stay anonymous and I will be speak with you Timothy.
That’s so cool that you went to school after you won. Good job!
Thanks very much! Yeah, I felt it was nonnegotiable.
I wouldn't mind doing an interview for the lottery companies if I could keep my name out of the limelight. I personally have talked to a bunch of people who've said they DON'T play the lottery because they'd face being in the news and getting harassed by total strangers.
Thanks for your comment. That's interesting that you know people who don't play specifically because of that reason. A lot of people do opt for privacy when they have the option!
my big winning is waiting for me... i will win this year and i will call you...thank you Timothy
Totally agree with everything you said
In NC, you cannot remain anonymous; you just don't have to talk to the press. If the winning amount is over $50 million, they say to hold out on claiming for as long as possible, because they won't release your name for another 90 days after you claim the prize, so a full 9 months, nobody will no your name.
What did you spend your winnings on? Would love to know.. I'm already planning what I'll be spending mine on 😃
Talk to you later!...my win coming soon
I hope so and look forward to it!! Never spend more than you can afford to lose because of the terrible odds, but you definitely do have a chance if you play!!
Besides the weird streak of luck or signs another commonality I notice in winner's stories is that they weren't aware they had won right away, some noticing a few days later, many winners completely forgetting they had played.
That's because they are saying to themselves "It is Done"
They sens
You are very brave
Thank you.
Hi Timothy,
New here just subscribed my name is Devin and I've been following for the last week watching ALL types of lottery documentaries of wins, losses, what to do vs what not to do. I was never really big on playing the lotto but when I do I play big or go home!
As far as the choice I agree! ALL states should have it. I think it makes for good TV. Not to make malicious thinking but to stir up controversies within the lives of the winners. People don't knownwhat to do. They're not prepared this system does not give anyone that preparation in school. Now they know damn well people k kw the lottery is real or it would be another conspiracy like car or health insurance!
People who may opt out of playing may be thr ones whom had the wrong thinking such as I long ago that it's rigged, or there's a force keeping me from winning.. or I just haven't found the right formula.. maybe? A third party is an excellent start! Or how you said about the trust in some states. Make that option unanimously available.
I believe this part if the process may bebthr start of some people who've may never been recognized or in the spotlight of any kind uneasy and overwhelmed in some of the grief you've mentioned in past lottery interviews. Such as instant wealth, guilt, and constant nagging of needy hands! I love what you do and I keep in mind what you say and other winners taking key points learning more and more because I am a super lottery winner that you will hear of soon enough. I've had an interview with you numerous times in my mind and my story is already ready!
Hello and thanks for your thoughtful comment! I'm glad to hear that you've enjoyed my videos. I agree with your points here. I believe it would be very positive to give winners the option to remain anonymous. I made another recent video about it here: ruclips.net/video/4tcEVerHGs8/видео.html . I wish you good luck and look forward to the interview! My advice is to spend only what you can afford, have fun with it and remember that it definitely is possible.
After that lady in MA won the big lottery win, you can now claim through a trust in MA...but STILL not anonymous.
In general, I agree with the other person that comented. I would not mind the lotto commission knowing who I am (for obvious reasons - security of the game, tax reasons, etc) but also remain anonymous publically.
I have mixed feelings about being anonymously or not, but I sway more to be anonymous.
Thanks for your comment. Yeah, you're not alone! A lot of people feel that way. I think there are pros and cons to both...
Why do you have mix feelings?
Should be allowed to claim anonymous because it’s nobody’s business which one they should have a method of verification that the price was right one by human being without invading the winners privacy and putting them in jeopardy of being hurt and possibly killed for set money
in Australia, we have the option of anonymous or public..
not sure if there is an annuity or the lump sum option.. i believe we just get lumped due to the no tax payment here when you do win.
Thanks for your comment and hello in Australia! That's really interesting. There are tons of fascinating stories from lottery winners who have won in Australia. I hope to interview some of them. I have noticed that many of the news stories are about winners who have remained anonymous...
I saw a story about what triggered Australia to make that policy. A child of a winning couple was kidnapped and murdered. They believe it was the publicity that made the child a target. Despite all the winners who have been murdered (including one who had the option to remain anonymous, but did not choose to do so), it will probably take the murder of an innocent child in the US to make it happen more country-wide here. It's almost like a winner was lucky, so they'll have to deal with the risk. That's not the right attitude at all!
What is blind trust ?
When winning the lottery the only thing you have to know when to say no
It's definitely helpful! Thanks for your comment.
The Mr. and I have always said that if we were to win a Big One, we would not tell a SOUL. Nobody! 🤐
my idea is the state that requires public knowledge is so they can sell more. maybe it's all about the money. the state is relieved a little of the budget that is supposedly has to allocate for the program from its own.
I have horrrable anxiety! I live in Texas...it says I can be anonymous. When I win..I will have a home built like my childhood home I lost 12 yrs ago and still to this day I miss it soooo much! OR just buy it back!!! And fix it up (lady who bought it has let it go down😥) It would also not be about Fancy things I can buy BUT the quality of my life. I have horrrable back pains, I could finally afford a massage everyday to help me. I could eat healthy foods like fruite and veggie juices(detox my body) and help me with my debilitating OCD depression and anxiety. Not worrying about how expensive a massage is or healthy foods would be sooo nice! With my anxiety, I would definitely be anynomous!!!!✌️ No one likes to be haressed.
Thanks for your comment! Those sound like great ideas. And yes, staying anonymous can be a very healthy choice if you have the option and don't enjoy the spotlight. Never spend more than you can afford to lose if you play the lottery because the odds are horrible. However, you do have always have a chance. If you play, I wish you good luck!
@@TimothySchultz thank u✌️
I believe whats about to happen is if you want to remain anonymous, you will have a option to but, your winnings will be taxed even more, so it would be a price like if you win 50,000,000 it would cost you 20% on top of taxes 😒
Thanks for your comment! That's interesting. Hopefully, that's not true! I do know that it depends on which state that you win in when playing in the USA...
@@TimothySchultz hey thanks for the reply, dont know if you do content request but could you talk about your thoughts on karma and lottery wins and oh when you get a chance check out my short film on my page from film maker to another
Thanks
Its a form of state taxation & funds government things that the state has closed finance on , like education . Then in the usa you lose half again ( tax ) on winning unlike here in the uk & canada. No win tax. Or being on tv if u dont want to be. Theres alot of pressure from say camelot / national lottery here in the uk to go public. Personally id move to switzerland under golden visa program. Ironically camelot uk is owned by canadian teachers pension fund.
Thanks for your comment! It's so interesting how different countries treat the lottery wins differently. We are taxed very high in the USA. I agree with the places that allow winners the option to choose whether to come out publicly or privately. The winners should have the choice...
When you say people come out of the woodwork, do you mean people pounding on your door, fallowing you around the grocery store-basically stalking you. Or do you mean calling you and writing you letters?
Thanks for your question! I think this depends on many factors, such as how much you win, where you win, who surrounds you, your background, etc. For myself, I dealt with all kinds of things, including relationships that were ruined. It wasn't all negative though; I had some very positive people who were supportive and new relationships formed as well. It's an interesting subject. I've been exploring it quite a bit in a book that I'm writing.
I think we should have the rights to pick which option
Thanks for your comment! I agree; I wish all places allowed people to have that choice.
Option for all.
Yes!
So let's say i win 30k and i hv 20k medical debt or irs debt. Does this mean i am legally obligated to pay up ?
Thanks for your question! Every situation is different. I think it probably depends upon the type of debt and their policies, such as whether you can make minimum payments and whether it needs to be paid off by a certain period of time, etc.
If I wanted to be anonymous I would just leave the place where I won and move to an urban area across country. People in California don’t pay attention to events in Vermont. Maintain connections with people you want to do so with and create a new community in a new place with some new people. People are not entitles to know your business just because they are curious.
So anomalously collecting a large cash prize is better take the money and run like hell i also found out what's the lump of sum from pick10 half million jackpot $330,900.00 so if i ever win that im not sticking around im getting 1 way ticket out of here by train or bus and knowing me leave by train and get the hell out of dodge
That sounds like a smart plan; I completely respect that choice! I respect staying anonymous and wish more places would give lottery winners that option.
That's what I would worry about people hounding me, I don't mind that my name be listed there is hundreds with my name, but I would want to not do the media without wearing a disguise, maybe a wig and a hat? and scarf lol. I know people do google searches and stakes out lottery winners residence too, I would have to relocate and put a house in a friends name to hide my location.
Thanks for your comment. I think a lot of people feel this way and it's not wrong. Everyone is different. There was even someone who recently claimed a lottery prize in Jamaica wearing a Scream mask! I don't blame him.
Sign a blind trust
That's excellent advice if you have that option; thanks for sharing!
What is blind trust
You forgot Michigan on the list on Anonymous
Personally i only play pick10 lottery and also play sometimes power balls power play cause wether it's half million dollars in pick10 jackpot or power balls power play$2million dollars jackpot i personally perfer to collect privacy
Thanks for your comment! I definitely respect privacy and wish more places would give lottery winners that option.
@@TimothySchultz you and me both i wish newyorkcity would have a privacy decisions because if i ever realistically ever win my pick10 lotto or my power balls power play jackpot of $2million dollars i don't want anyone knowing about it like friends or family especially relatives I've never even met or friends i haven't seen in years trying to get anything from me i rather take the lump of sum run like hell and head to Canada or out west like Nevada or Rio degenero
Why did your lawyers in courage you to do a press conference?
Thanks for your comment. In the state where I won, there was no option to claim a prize anonymously. It was a huge story at the time, so I was advised to have a press conference in order to answer questions from media in hopes that they would then leave me alone and life could get back to normal, so to speak.
For safety reasons, winner should be able to claim anonymously.
Everybody loves to target people for wealth or use people to get ahead and in life, no matter what the cause for the winners.
I will go public and disappear to an island. Speak with you soon.
That sounds like a great plan; I wish you good luck!
Being quiet is the best way to go do not go tv
Thanks for your comment! A lot of people feel that way and I don't blame them. I wish more places would give lottery winners the option to stay anonymous if that's what they prefer.
Missouri also allows winners to chose the anonymous option. It's a new law.
I just heard you all the statement here now I'm not going to feel guilty that I didn't work earlier in the money if I pay one or two dollars and one the ticket and that's my work I made an investment. And I shouldn't feel guilty about winning and I definitely shouldn't feel guilty about not going out in foolishly giving it away.
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I will claim it anonymous,if there is the choice
I don't blame you! A lot of people do feel that way. Thanks for your comment.
Yes you can go and pay the disappear guess what you can be found are recognized from somewhere else so this excuse doesn't hold water.
You cant claim anonymous in Ohio.
Ohio is actually one of the states, which allows you to now claim a lottery prize through a trust rather than personally. In that way, you can stay anonymous.
I need numbers from 1-39 so I can win my lottery shoot me fox