Lottery syndicates and publicity.

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Garage Joe

I know that the current lucky 56 megapoond winners (

were not a syndicate as such. But I am interested in internal politics. The two winners are appearing in the media today and I wondered if it is compulsory as I can't see any advantage. I belong to a large syndicate and I think we assumed that we could tick the no publicity option.

(Apart from one guy who said that he would want everyone to know, but I figured that we could get round there, smother him, and throw him in thew River Tees

Any ideas?

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Blizz'ardMember 10 years

I think I would prefer it kept quiet.

I would hope no one would notice my sudden purchase of some new jeans.

2/15/108:19 AM

brisketMember Memoriam

It is something I have't thought about (which perhaps means that subconsciously I never expect to win.)
But I would suspect that the people who run the lottery and the media will put a lot of pressure on the winners to allow publicity. I would guess the winners would be pestered to make it known.

2/15/108:22 AM

Eugene's LairMember 10 years

The National Lottery cannot reveal the identity of winners without their written consent. It's definitely optional.

I'm not sure how it would work in the context of a syndicate, though. Do they have to get consent from every syndicate member before revealing any information, or can they only reveal the details of individual members who give consent, or can a syndicate "leader" give consent for all members? (My money's on the second option of those three.)

2/15/108:25 AM

Blizz'ardMember 10 years

Indeed, brisket.

It would be beneficial to the lottery peeps for the public to actually see winners, in order to believe 'it could be them'!

2/15/108:29 AM

Eugene's LairMember 10 years

Reference brisket Today at 16:22:

But I would suspect that the people who run the lottery and the media will put a lot of pressure on the winners to allow publicity. I would guess the winners would be pestered to make it known.

I've been suspecting this too. I have been surprised recently by how many lottery winners have agreed to publicity - I know I definitely wouldn't.

Having said that: I was just listening to an interview with the winners from Gloucestershire, and they said they agreed to the publicity because they didn't think they (and particularly the children!) could keep it quiet anyway.

2/15/108:31 AM

BazMember VIP10 years

I don't think I would want the publicity.... cos I wouldn't have time... I would be far too busy working out how to spend the money

2/15/108:32 AM

CariadMember

Y'see I might eventually 'fess up but my immediate reaction would be to hunker down and contemplate my options rather than feeling rushed into anything. And publicity does rather force your hand...

2/15/108:37 AM

Karma_Member

If I ever won, the only people who would ever know the real amount would be my close family and my partner (if I had one at the time).

I would look after everyone who has looked after me, but I would always say I won less then I did and would never go public. If I won in a syndicate I'd still not want to go public either.

2/15/1010:35 AM

SazBombMember

Reference:

I would look after everyone who has looked after me, but I would always say I won less then I did and would never go public. If I won in a syndicate I'd still not want to go public either.

Can I just take this opportunity to tell you I've always thought you're a wonderful person

2/15/1012:05 PM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

They have kids,they stated that they wouldn't keep it quiet,so went for the "publicity".

2/15/1012:11 PM

Smarting ButtocksMember

I kept quiet when I won £10.

2/15/1012:29 PM

Karma_Member

Reference:

Can I just take this opportunity to tell you I've always thought you're a wonderful person

I would take you straight down to Seven for all mankind dear

2/15/101:12 PM

SazBombMember

*dies*

2/15/101:24 PM

PuddychopsMember

I wouldn't tell anyone except my immediate family and they would be under threat of death to keep quiet Imagine the risk to your family if evil people knew about it
My biggest problem would be living the seven years to avoid inheritance tax

2/15/101:31 PM

CroctacusMember

I'd tell the local paper and all the neighbours.

THEN MOVE!!

2/15/101:40 PM

Garage JoeMember

IMO It might be safer to move and then tell the paper and the neighbours.

2/16/102:43 AM

MargueritaMember

Reference: Blizzie

I would hope no one would notice my sudden purchase of some new jeans

Lol

2/16/103:25 AM

Former Member

On the odd occasion I buy a ticket I take it into the village shop for them to check, so, if I were to win, it wouldn't matter a jot at that stage if I wanted publicity or not, everyone would know within 5 mins!......But hey ho, will happily face that problem if it ever comes to it!

2/16/106:37 AM

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