If you won the lottery, would you tell anyone?

[shalala33]

I would probably wanna tell the world 😂

Yes

No

Tell friends and family only

[Finchie40]

Sadly No I wouldn’t say shit , I would keep it as confidential as possible , main reason for safety and peace of mind , because people that haven’t really kept in touch in your life will suddenly try to be your best friend money does crazy shit to people , makes you see a side of someone that you never really saw before , it’s like they become obsessed and Greedy as shit and it’s insane. I have witnessed large sums of money ruin relationships, friendships etc.. so if I won a shit ton of money I wouldn’t say a word , probably change my phone number so my phone doesn’t ring off the hook , I am not sayingI wouldn’t share some of the wealth but I wouldn’t give someone a large sum of it either , I would help loved ones that’s about it and that would be limited also , I would make them think that I got a really high paying job and help them in increments cuz the second someone finds out you have a ton of money they want more and more , a best friend of mine inherited 5 million when his Mom passed away and I witnessed old friends that barely spoke to him start calling him to be his best friend. it was crazy

[GoodManDave]

I probably wouldn't... I'd like to think I wouldn't be stupid enough to change my lifestyle enough to where it was a noticeable instant change to habits that would accidentally get people guessing I came into a LOT of money. Like accidentally flashing cash, or throwing money around like it wasn't a big deal. Suddenly show up in a ferrari. that sort of thing. I'd probably tell family and friends. Definitely accountant and CPA. Otherwise, I hope the lotto people would keep it quiet, not take lots of pictures and post all over with my name and where I'm from. I'd want to keep it anonymous.

Now, if I got 12 bucks, I don't really care who knows. I'd laugh and tell people. But millions upon millions... I hope not.

[Anonymous]

I would tell my immediate family and best friend, but that's about it. I've always allocated in my mind a certain amount for each of them should such a miracle happen and they know this, and we've all said and know what each of us would do with money so having had experience with others in my immediate family coming into small bits of unexpected wealth, everyone has been forthcoming and has shared so I don't feel like the greed monsters would come out. Now extended family or associate friends, no way. LOL.

[btbc92]

Only trusted friends and family. Otherwise, keep your mouth shut. You have users and gossipers everywhere.

[Jackblue]

There are literally millions of reasons not to tell the world. I think a lottery winner once said that you will quickly find out how extended your family is once people know you won the lottery. Plus there will be that guy who was in your second grade class and gave you half his sandwich that day your forgot your lunch and now expects a million bucks in return. And that does not even mention the people who will try to get injured on purpose on your property. If you are not careful your life will become a living hell.

[Derick529]

Only to my family, to friends might like you more because of it, people who used to ignore you will suddenly try to become your best friend, people who you'd never met would be knocking on your door claiming to be a long lost relative and the list goes on.

[Browneye57]

Him: Calls wife, "Hey honey, pack your bags, I won the lottery!!"
Her: Oh my god, that's so fantastic. Where are we going?
Him: I don't care where you're going, just pack your bags and get the fuck out.

:)

[Jackblue]

Of course, she would be entitled to half his winnings in the event of a divorce and if he tried to keep them from her, a judge might very well give her all of them.

[Browneye57]

@Jackblue - You're kind a dim, aren't you? LOL

[Jackblue]

People have called me ignorant in the past I admit, I guess you were just making a joke and I took it to seriously. Sorry.

[Browneye57]

@Jackblue Exaaaaaccctttllllyyyyyy. :)
It's a stupid fukkin question in the first place. Who would win the lottery and tell no one? Dear god they're dumb here.

[Gsm24diecast]

Absolutely not if it was a huge sum of money, until I had spending accounts, and financial advisors, lawyers etc. Even then I’d only tell a select few people.

There have been winners where they would go and tell friends /family and all of a sudden your cousin Donald from whateverstan is calling you asking for some money.

There have been families torn apart from mistakes like that after they win.

[Sheyhoney]

I’d just randomly buy a mansion with 5 cars and tell only my parents😂then is tell everyone I had a great job or something 😂

[admles]

Not at first.

I'd wait until I had the money, in my account, and had organised management of it with an accountant and financial advisor.

Once I was set up properly, then I would tell my sister and parents.

If I was dating, I'd have to think long and hard about how to tell her, as I'd be making sure that she couldn't touch the money under any circumstances if we broke up.

[Insomnia72]

I would probably just tell my father beacuse he's an accountant and would know how to to make sure I get what is mine and the forking IRS leeches off me so I don't party their money on hookers... the assholes.

[your_guy_23]

I would only tell my family, if I won big (like the 100 million jackpot) I'd give a million and half to each family member. I would only tell 2 friends because they would be the ones moving to a different country with me lol

[Jooying]

No i will not. It’s the best way to keep yourself away from dangerous brought by your sudden wealths.

[Ripper_E]

Not right away. I wouldn't quit my job. I'd continue as normal.

[StephenCF]

I might somehow boast about my wealth, but I’d never tell people generally that I won the lottery. I’ve noticed people are less likely to hunt you down when they think you’ve earned the money by means of work/inheritance instead of pure luck 💶💶💶

[Sensmind]

Family and friends only under strictest privacy - I don't want hanger ons coming out of the woodwork because I have money now

[EmmaMary]

I've always felt that it would be virtually impossible, if not totally impossible to ever keep it quiet.

[codycccccccccc]

Ya the tax man will be very unpleasant if you don't tell him

[jgokgotit]

It would be made public, but outside of that, I would only tell the select few people I intend to give any money to.

[JamesRandiDebates]

Only tell anyone if you are prepared for the avalanche of family, friends, complete strangers, charities, etc to come begging for money. Not to mention all the scammers who will suddenly star "falling" in your yard and suing for injury.

[Furuok]

Not sure I want to keep working and I work for a Global 500 company but having the expense it would allow my too? Experience all that this company has to offer plus see the world and find the equality of a lifetime long search.

[angelgirl7]

Only my parents.
I know a lot of people that would come out of the woodwork if they knew I won.

[WalterRadio]

All the lotteries I know of require the winner to be made public.

[fueledbythc]

not at all. id lie about it. i dont want people to view me differently. id even still work my current job.