Grand Lotto Winner

[Silberman]

Recently someone in our country just won a whopping 401Million Pesos(7+Million dollars) from our 6/55 Grand Lotto and another Winner of 5.9Million Pesos(105k Dollars) from our 6/42 Lotto draw. I am happy for these two winners but I am a little worried since the Lotto Organizer mentioned what city they are from. I hope that the Lotto organizer never mentions their names since these people who just had a life-changing experience could be in danger if they ever revealed their names.

here's the link if you are curious about the article https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1178611

Revealing the city in which those people are living is not really a problem as long as the city is big enough, however most time the ones that are going to reveal the fact that they won the lottery are the winners themselves, after all now people share all kind of details of their life in social media not understanding that they are putting themselves at risk by doing so, after all there are criminals that are always looking for people that have gotten a significant amount of money recently and then they try to steal it from them or they decide to kidnap them and ask for money for their safe return.

[uneng]

Lottery jackpot winners must be careful about who approaches them, because the main reason why it's happening it's due to their recently received prize. People want to be their friends, partners and romantic affairs to take advantage of the winners, what can also lead to abuses, scams and even crimes on worst cases. I say that because I've already seen this happening in my country when a elder won a considerable sum of money on the lottery and instantly engaged in a new relationship with a woman who ended murdering him for his money.

Depending where lotto winners live, it's highly suggested they move to a safe area or neighborhood as soon as they receive their rewards.

[Slow death]

since I was born I have never heard of anyone from my country who has won a lottery and they have revealed his name and photo and he himself will take the check himself, I have never heard that my country's lottery winner has been robbed. maybe this kind of cases happen in other countries, but in my country it has always been a tradition for the lottery winner to show his face and say his name, the prize has always been delivered in person and covered by TV channels and newspapers. I'm surprised to see in this thread that there is a possibility of robbing someone who won the lottery and for that reason you have to preserve the name and face of the winner

[Botnake]

Recently someone in our country just won a whopping 401Million Pesos(7+Million dollars) from our 6/55 Grand Lotto and another Winner of 5.9Million Pesos(105k Dollars) from our 6/42 Lotto draw. I am happy for these two winners but I am a little worried since the Lotto Organizer mentioned what city they are from. I hope that the Lotto organizer never mentions their names since these people who just had a life-changing experience could be in danger if they ever revealed their names.

here's the link if you are curious about the article https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1178611

Yes, I also read and received the same news yesterday and they are quite fortunate enough to win especially that one person that had won that whooping $7 Million+. That will surely change their life for the better and they deserve to buy all their want and needs but I also hope that the money will not be wasted easily on some nonsense things that will make the money go down the drain fast.

It's pretty natural that they will announce or mention the city where they came from, it's not the complete address and the city is so wide just to find that certain person. I know news travel fast but these people who have won the jackpot is faster as they also know what to do in this kind of weather.

[Mahanton]

Recently someone in our country just won a whopping 401Million Pesos(7+Million dollars) from our 6/55 Grand Lotto and another Winner of 5.9Million Pesos(105k Dollars) from our 6/42 Lotto draw. I am happy for these two winners but I am a little worried since the Lotto Organizer mentioned what city they are from. I hope that the Lotto organizer never mentions their names since these people who just had a life-changing experience could be in danger if they ever revealed their names.

here's the link if you are curious about the article https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1178611

Not really that an issue if the organizer would be telling the city of that winner yet if you do tend to look for that person then it would really be vast for someone to look or to those people who had bad intentions so i dont see for it to be an issue on mentioning the place but at least the community or bettors do know with that little bit of info and as some sort if transparency.
This is the best thing when you do make out bets on lottery where chances of hitting life changing amounts could really be possible but we know that
odds and chances for those hits are something close to impossible but well, you do need all of the luck of this world for you to be chosen with those number combinations. 

[tabas]

since I was born I have never heard of anyone from my country who has won a lottery and they have revealed his name and photo and he himself will take the check himself, I have never heard that my country's lottery winner has been robbed. maybe this kind of cases happen in other countries, but in my country it has always been a tradition for the lottery winner to show his face and say his name, the prize has always been delivered in person and covered by TV channels and newspapers. I'm surprised to see in this thread that there is a possibility of robbing someone who won the lottery and for that reason you have to preserve the name and face of the winner

Your country has good people and that's why even the winners there are not scared to reveal who they are and how they've won. Unlike in some countries, there really is a need for them to hide themselves and make it private who the winner is.
That's for the protection so, don't be surprised if it's different in other countries because when it's about money, many talks and many wants to listen.

[harizen]

I hope that the Lotto organizer never mentions their names since these people who just had a life-changing experience could be in danger if they ever revealed their names.

Prior to that, there are several people who won the jackpot too within just a few months.

Don't worry, if you are not used to following the PCSO lottery, they never ever tell or mentioned the names of the jackpot winner in the public. I'm sure you are watching some news before and you don't remember that PCSO named the jackpot winners.

If they will be in danger, then they can't control it anymore. They just have to keep it secret as much as they can and always be safe. But personally, for me, that's not the issue they will face but surely, if they will be known as a jackpot winner, lots of people and strangers might try to ask for "balato" on their home. Another one is, and that's common here in PH, they will be having more relatives if you know what I mean.

Even if their names are not mentioned in the news, their life could still be in danger knowing their neighborhood will spread the news, for sure a lot of them were eyeing the new millionaires. Either they will ask for some "balatos", or worst some eyeing them to steal some money. That is why most of the grand lotto winners just leave their homes so they won't get in troubled, or have some vacation in other countries so they can stay away from those scammers.

That's why I said that if there's a danger they can't control it anymore. They don't know what will be on people's minds.

For sure, better than anyone else, these winners already know the risks and will try to keep it secret as much as they can. But since secrets are bound to be revealed, the winners might have some plans already on how they will keep their families safe.

As for me, if I will experience that, of course, I will set a plan for our safety. And I think unlike before, there are more options now on how to receive the money in the winner's preference. The physical appearance of the winners is just a mandatory requirement for verification purposes.

[agustina2]

Being mentioned the winner's name in public or not, there are always people who will try to do bad actions. We don't know what's on the mind of these people. Let's just hope that there will be no cases of inappropriate actions that these winners will experience at the hands of these types of people. I also think of that too once I become a jackpot winner (yes I always bet on the lottery here about 4-5 times a week). But before that safety procedures, I like to win first as that safety can be planned later.

But with this recent news about winners, I have never seen yet a worst-case scenario happened to these winners.

It's all good and hopefully, it will keep that way.

[Fatunad]

Being mentioned the winner's name in public or not, there are always people who will try to do bad actions. We don't know what's on the mind of these people. Let's just hope that there will be no cases of inappropriate actions that these winners will experience at the hands of these types of people. I also think of that too once I become a jackpot winner (yes I always bet on the lottery here about 4-5 times a week). But before that safety procedures, I like to win first as that safety can be planned later.

But with this recent news about winners, I have never seen yet a worst-case scenario happened to these winners.

It's all good and hopefully, it will keep that way.

Mentioning the name is a very big no-no and its just that common sense that organizers wont really be doing that because they would really be thinking of the safety of the winner
because winning millions on a jackpot lottery is just too big and we know that there are indeed criminals which would really be thinking neither abducting or something in related
for that someone if ever they would really be getting any hint on where he/she do lives.Mentioning the place or city wont really be that much in concern
because no one will really be intending to find every person who do live on that vicinity.

[abel1337]

Recently someone in our country just won a whopping 401Million Pesos(7+Million dollars) from our 6/55 Grand Lotto and another Winner of 5.9Million Pesos(105k Dollars) from our 6/42 Lotto draw. I am happy for these two winners but I am a little worried since the Lotto Organizer mentioned what city they are from. I hope that the Lotto organizer never mentions their names since these people who just had a life-changing experience could be in danger if they ever revealed their names.

here's the link if you are curious about the article https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1178611

I've saw that in the news! Such a very luck persons.  As far as I know Lotto Organizer in our country tells the public where does the winner resides, I think for hyping people up in that area to bet and bet to have a chance to be like that winner. Luckily on the Philippines, You have a choice to be anonymous. Not like other countries that winners are being revealed to the public. 

[arwin100]

Recently someone in our country just won a whopping 401Million Pesos(7+Million dollars) from our 6/55 Grand Lotto and another Winner of 5.9Million Pesos(105k Dollars) from our 6/42 Lotto draw. I am happy for these two winners but I am a little worried since the Lotto Organizer mentioned what city they are from. I hope that the Lotto organizer never mentions their names since these people who just had a life-changing experience could be in danger if they ever revealed their names.

here's the link if you are curious about the article https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1178611

There's nothing to get worried about mentioning the city since its hard for anyone who think about bad things to locate the guy since the city is huge and besides the organizer hides the name of the winner so he's fine and for sure lying up on his bed comfortably with millions of pesos.

Also imagine how huge the amount won by a person and for sure he's future is now totally secured.

[ImThour]

I mean the Lotto organizers can hire people to take down and threaten the winners, think about this way if they wanted to.
Your point is fine, but people do jump on social media themselves and let everyone know that they have made it which will bring the attention of bad actors.
That's why crypto is best, no one knows who is behind that address (unless he shares the details himself).

[lienfaye]

I dont think its a big deal if they mention the place where the winners came from. This way people will know that there's a legit winner and its not fabricated. As long as they will not reveal the identity of these winners im not seeing it as a problem.

Anyway its a huge amount and life changing, from being poor to rich in just a snap.They are certainly lucky to hit the jackpot.

[traderethereum]

I dont think its a big deal if they mention the place where the winners came from. This way people will know that there's a legit winner and its not fabricated. As long as they will not reveal the identity of these winners im not seeing it as a problem.

Anyway its a huge amount and life changing, from being poor to rich in just a snap.They are certainly lucky to hit the jackpot.

It might not be a big deal if the casino doesn't reveal the full identities of the winners and only mentions names as there are lots of name similarities from other people so it's still perfectly safe.
But it's possible that if the casino could mention his first name or alias, it would be more secretive and people who saw or heard of the name wouldn't be curious.
But it is also possible for the casino to mention the lottery number instead of the name and the person concerned can come to the casino by showing the lottery.
It would be a complete secret to the winners so they could keep their identities public.

[TopT3ns]

I dont think its a big deal if they mention the place where the winners came from. This way people will know that there's a legit winner and its not fabricated. As long as they will not reveal the identity of these winners im not seeing it as a problem.

Anyway its a huge amount and life changing, from being poor to rich in just a snap.They are certainly lucky to hit the jackpot.

I think just mentioning which country got the jackpot is still a normal thing and most likely won't be a problem because only the country is published while the owner's name is not included so that it will make privacy a little safer, the problem is they, the people think that this gambling place provides false data so that even though the problem is very small, it will become big when there is no solution to muffle the voice of the people.

[Note3]

Recently someone in our country just won a whopping 401Million Pesos(7+Million dollars) from our 6/55 Grand Lotto and another Winner of 5.9Million Pesos(105k Dollars) from our 6/42 Lotto draw. I am happy for these two winners but I am a little worried since the Lotto Organizer mentioned what city they are from. I hope that the Lotto organizer never mentions their names since these people who just had a life-changing experience could be in danger if they ever revealed their names.

here's the link if you are curious about the article https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1178611

Is it so dangerous to name the city where the lottery winner is? If he lives in a safe city I don't think it will be a problem, but maybe if there is a conspiracy between people who have access to the winner's data it will harm the winner, but I'm sure the lottery organizer will makes sure everything runs smoothly until the winner actually gets the money

[Fortify]

Recently someone in our country just won a whopping 401Million Pesos(7+Million dollars) from our 6/55 Grand Lotto and another Winner of 5.9Million Pesos(105k Dollars) from our 6/42 Lotto draw. I am happy for these two winners but I am a little worried since the Lotto Organizer mentioned what city they are from. I hope that the Lotto organizer never mentions their names since these people who just had a life-changing experience could be in danger if they ever revealed their names.

In many lotteries it is up to the winners whether they decide to go public or not, they should be free to stay completely anonymous but naming a city or region where the winners live is also common practice. In cities with millions, or even hundreds of thousands of people, it is hardly outing them. Besides that, if these are such life changing sums of money ($105k may go a lot further in your country than elsewhere) then they will likely move into safer neighborhoods and maybe hire security guards in extreme situations, alternatively they might even relocate to another country. Whether they can be identified or not without their permission should already be clearly stated in the upfront terms of the lottery. Besides that, as long as they are given the option to stay anonymous, it can actually be beneficial if the occasional winner goes public because it shows that they're real and the money is not being fraudulently paid out elsewhere.

[rahmad2nd]

Is it that dangerous if the identity of the lottery winner is announced? I'm trying to understand, I'm wondering, I understand very well that this can invite the action of any crime targeting lottery lottery winners with fantastic amounts of money, but in my opinion, isn't that as a citizen everyone is protected by security laws and authorities. and it's not that the receipt of money in the announcement event is symbolic, the organizers will transfer the money to the winner's account no, I think it's safe until here even though the identity of the lottery winner is announced. I'm sorry, I'm just trying to understand the identity disclosure issue that this thread is about.

[_act_]

Is it so dangerous to name the city where the lottery winner is? If he lives in a safe city I don't think it will be a problem, but maybe if there is a conspiracy between people who have access to the winner's data it will harm the winner, but I'm sure the lottery organizer will makes sure everything runs smoothly until the winner actually gets the money

The lottery organizers can not do beyond paying the amount won by the winner and nothing more than that, they can not protect the winner after that, the winners have to protect themselves. It would have been better if the name were not disclosed, but I think that may be impossible because the winners of a lottery supposed to be declared sometimes which is how the lottery organizers want it, then in this case, it can not be hidden, but the winner have to be very careful of the people around them.

[iv4n]

I dont think its a big deal if they mention the place where the winners came from. This way people will know that there's a legit winner and its not fabricated. As long as they will not reveal the identity of these winners im not seeing it as a problem.

Anyway its a huge amount and life changing, from being poor to rich in just a snap.They are certainly lucky to hit the jackpot.

In my country, they reveal the place where the ticket is bought too! First, they say the amount won and they finish with "the winning ticket comes from the city ...". I guess it's the same everywhere, they always share from where the ticket is coming from! I don't see some big deal here as well...

It's definitely a life-changing situation, for better or worse... there are crazy stories about lottery winners and their families! For some of them hitting that jackpot was the beginning of the end...