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lordph8 t1_ja32o4z wrote

Reply to comment by Aff3nmann in California Lottery stands behind $2 billion Powerball winner despite claim ticket was stolen by ILikeTalkn2Myself

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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