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vahntitrio t1_ja1wshm wrote

Reply to comment by InflamedLiver in California Lottery stands behind $2 billion Powerball winner despite claim ticket was stolen by ILikeTalkn2Myself

I think the the tickets literally have a disclaimer that the one that possesses the ticket is the owner, and to sign them right away.

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Aff3nmann t1_ja2vzgh wrote

wait, you can sign lottery tickets in the us?

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lordph8 t1_ja32o4z wrote

People used to hand their tickets to am attendant to check.

"Oh, you won $10."

The next day, you're watching the news. "Gas station attendant won 30 million."

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Aff3nmann t1_ja32trl wrote

in germany people who are involved with the lottery (employees, sellers etc) are not allowed to participate.

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FriendOfDirutti t1_ja3sk63 wrote

Cousin of gas station employee won lottery!

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Coulrophiliac444 t1_ja6ff6a wrote

Thats why there's disclaimers that you cant be related in contests now. Too many 'coincidential' family winners.

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azarusx t1_ja6z6tz wrote

Lady wins lottery and next day marries gas station employee!

What a lucky man he is! Winning two things at once!

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Vitiger t1_ja2zqfo wrote

You have to if you want be to the sole owner of it. There’s instructions and lines on the back that you should 100% do this to prevent exactly what the article is referring to.

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jonovan t1_ja32oc6 wrote

You can Google this exact same question and get much more thorough answers than on Reddit.

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Aff3nmann t1_ja32puz wrote

ok kevin

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jonovan t1_ja41csp wrote

I'm trying to help you, and you're being mean. That's not a good way to go through life, my friend.

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