QubitBob
QubitBob t1_j9zk99w wrote
Reply to comment by DeificClusterfuck in California Lottery stands behind $2 billion Powerball winner despite claim ticket was stolen by ILikeTalkn2Myself
This is correct: a billion = 1,000 million. The current Wikipedia article in English states this clearly. In current usage, one million million = trillion.
QubitBob t1_j9zj8fk wrote
Reply to comment by neo_sporin in California Lottery stands behind $2 billion Powerball winner despite claim ticket was stolen by ILikeTalkn2Myself
Some states allow the winners to remain anonymous. My state--Pennsylvania--does not, but winners of large Powerball jackpots have been able to claim prizes anonymously using what are called a trust. In these cases the lawyers representing the winner claim the prize for the trust. So it involves some red tape and legal fees, but I would go that route to keep my name from going public.
QubitBob t1_ivwkdjn wrote
I recently read Artemis and I find your summary/review spot-on.
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I look forward to seeing this in the Louvre someday.
QubitBob t1_j9zm6mq wrote
Reply to comment by buttfunfor_everyone in California Lottery stands behind $2 billion Powerball winner despite claim ticket was stolen by ILikeTalkn2Myself
I don't know if this holds for all states, but my state--Pennsylvania--allows lottery winners to claim the prize via trusts. In these cases lawyers representing the client claim the prize in the name of the trust, which is given a meaningless name like "Smithville Lottery Winners Trust".