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    Posted: Feb. 8, 2008 - 8:08 AM ET #1

    There is a new porcedure in place for wins over $10k at the lotto office.  We got there at noon yesterday to collect and they investigate EVERY win over 10k.
     
    What does this mean?  They have 2 or 3 people who conduct 30 minute taped interviews.  They want to know where you bought, what time of day, why you played, how you made the ticket blah blah blah.
     
    They let you go and take another 15-30 minutes to do whatever they do as follow-up.  The only thing missing from the process is a strip search.  This applied to 649 winners and scratch tickets as there were 6 of us there for 5 hours!  The process is a joke and accused criminals are treated better than we were.  They force you to defend yourself because you won!
     
    I ask that some of you phone to complain as this willhappen to you as well if you win.  2 kids who won 2nd prize in 649 (28 years old) were there since 10:30am and had to do multiple interviews before getting a chq at 4pm.
     
    The process is a joke- sorry for the long message but as fellow players, complain before it happens to you. 
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    There is a new porcedure in place for wins over $10k at the lotto office.  We got there at noon yesterday to collect and they investigate EVERY win over 10k.
     
    What does this mean?  They have 2 or 3 people who conduct 30 minute taped interviews.  They want to know where you bought, what time of day, why you played, how you made the ticket blah blah blah.
     
    They let you go and take another 15-30 minutes to do whatever they do as follow-up.  The only thing missing from the process is a strip search.  This applied to 649 winners and scratch tickets as there were 6 of us there for 5 hours!  The process is a joke and accused criminals are treated better than we were.  They force you to defend yourself because you won!
     
    I ask that some of you phone to complain as this willhappen to you as well if you win.  2 kids who won 2nd prize in 649 (28 years old) were there since 10:30am and had to do multiple interviews before getting a chq at 4pm.
     
    The process is a joke- sorry for the long message but as fellow players, complain before it happens to you. 
     
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    Posted: Feb. 8, 2008 - 8:31 AM ET #2

    if i ever win $10K + in 6/49 or something other
    i'll sit there and feed them BS
    i always get quick picks for 6/49
     
    " why did you buy a quick pick ticket ? "
     
    as for proline,
    i always keep my ticket payouts under $200 for mom & pop stores
     
    and when i do play longshots ( ties/dogs ) ticket payouts under $300
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    if i ever win $10K + in 6/49 or something other
    i'll sit there and feed them BS
    i always get quick picks for 6/49
     
    " why did you buy a quick pick ticket ? "
     
    as for proline,
    i always keep my ticket payouts under $200 for mom & pop stores
     
    and when i do play longshots ( ties/dogs ) ticket payouts under $300
     
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    Posted: Feb. 8, 2008 - 8:52 AM ET #3

    If you go through the process you will see why I suggest you complain now- the process is a joke.  The interview is taped and the last time I checked it was a (almost) free country?
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    If you go through the process you will see why I suggest you complain now- the process is a joke.  The interview is taped and the last time I checked it was a (almost) free country?
     
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    Posted: Feb. 8, 2008 - 4:51 PM ET #4

    That's nuts... I always try to keep my tickets under $999 to avoid the trip, OR play at Casino Niagara where they can pay up to $50,000 on the spot! 

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    That's nuts... I always try to keep my tickets under $999 to avoid the trip, OR play at Casino Niagara where they can pay up to $50,000 on the spot! 

     
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    Posted: Feb. 8, 2008 - 5:08 PM ET #5

    I guess with all the problems of store owners claiming tickets etc they have really clamped down, that sucks that you had to go thru that wader, making someone feel like a criminal is not the kind of publicity a lottery wants, deters alot of people from playing I imagine. What a shame really, all those years people were complaining about SOME shady store owners their complaints went unnoticed and not looked into, so now the big clamp down making legit players pay the price with treatment like that.
    I am going to start keeping all my losing tickets bought at the same location to take with me just incase a miracle happens lol
    Glad you finally did get your check wader, I played pool 2 today as well, will let you know how I did, or didnt do LOL
    Oh and I was wondering how they would do the checking if the ticket was sent in by registered mail?
     
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    I guess with all the problems of store owners claiming tickets etc they have really clamped down, that sucks that you had to go thru that wader, making someone feel like a criminal is not the kind of publicity a lottery wants, deters alot of people from playing I imagine. What a shame really, all those years people were complaining about SOME shady store owners their complaints went unnoticed and not looked into, so now the big clamp down making legit players pay the price with treatment like that.
    I am going to start keeping all my losing tickets bought at the same location to take with me just incase a miracle happens lol
    Glad you finally did get your check wader, I played pool 2 today as well, will let you know how I did, or didnt do LOL
    Oh and I was wondering how they would do the checking if the ticket was sent in by registered mail?
     
     
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    Posted: Feb. 8, 2008 - 5:38 PM ET #6

    Is that verified that the Casino pays off $50,000?  I know someone checked before XMAS and it wasnt any different that the $990 some stores have.

     

    The process is dumb- good point about the registered mail.  The one guy down there with a pulse mentioned it was worse- not sure how thats possible but it is.

     

    You have to copy your i.d. and the ticket and mail it to them.  They mail you back a form to complete- you mail that to them, they do their investigation and then mail you a chq.  Thats alot of stamps!

     

    Any tips Spezza?

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    Is that verified that the Casino pays off $50,000?  I know someone checked before XMAS and it wasnt any different that the $990 some stores have.

     

    The process is dumb- good point about the registered mail.  The one guy down there with a pulse mentioned it was worse- not sure how thats possible but it is.

     

    You have to copy your i.d. and the ticket and mail it to them.  They mail you back a form to complete- you mail that to them, they do their investigation and then mail you a chq.  Thats alot of stamps!

     

    Any tips Spezza?

     
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    Posted: Feb. 10, 2008 - 1:01 AM ET #7

    Mr Spezza, nice night for your idol........how did you fare?  My pool all comes down to 1 game.........yikes!
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    Mr Spezza, nice night for your idol........how did you fare?  My pool all comes down to 1 game.........yikes!
     
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    Posted: Feb. 10, 2008 - 1:57 PM ET #8

    Yes it sure was wader, loved the game, actually was suppose to be there but had a cold since last week, spezza, alfie and heatly were all on last night, great to watch that line when they are on!
     
    I have 2 wrong out of the 8 so far so I'm out but will definately play again this week. You only need ONE game???? I'll live thru you for the excitement!!!
     
    Oh and just so you know wader, I'm a Ma'm not a Mr, well not a Ma'm that doesnt sound right either, female (old) lol
     
    Let me know what game you are watching, I will cheer along with you wader!
     
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    Yes it sure was wader, loved the game, actually was suppose to be there but had a cold since last week, spezza, alfie and heatly were all on last night, great to watch that line when they are on!
     
    I have 2 wrong out of the 8 so far so I'm out but will definately play again this week. You only need ONE game???? I'll live thru you for the excitement!!!
     
    Oh and just so you know wader, I'm a Ma'm not a Mr, well not a Ma'm that doesnt sound right either, female (old) lol
     
    Let me know what game you are watching, I will cheer along with you wader!
     
     
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    Posted: Feb. 10, 2008 - 1:59 PM ET #9

    Forgot to ask you wader, I was playing pool 2, the same for you?
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    Forgot to ask you wader, I was playing pool 2, the same for you?
     
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    Posted: Feb. 10, 2008 - 9:58 PM ET #10

    I hit it again, needed Minny in shoutout, what did you miss on?  How old (LOL) a ma'am is never bad

     

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    I hit it again, needed Minny in shoutout, what did you miss on?  How old (LOL) a ma'am is never bad

     

     
     
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    Posted: Feb. 11, 2008 - 6:36 AM ET #11

    OMG thats incredible wader, congrats to you!!! 
     
    I missed on 4 when it was all said and done, missed florida,nash, detr and pitts. I have no idea why I went with phenoix instead of nashville, but the others I felt were a good picks, obviously not LOL
    I am 46 OLD LOL
     
    You know your interview at olg is going to be even longer this time! ;-) but worth the wait no doubt!
     
    I see you made a post on yur ticket will go check that out too.
    I'm curious do you do the boxing thing on your tickets or do you just go with the one shot?
     
    I am going to give it another shot for the next one, beleive it closes on the 13th.
     
     
     
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    OMG thats incredible wader, congrats to you!!! 
     
    I missed on 4 when it was all said and done, missed florida,nash, detr and pitts. I have no idea why I went with phenoix instead of nashville, but the others I felt were a good picks, obviously not LOL
    I am 46 OLD LOL
     
    You know your interview at olg is going to be even longer this time! ;-) but worth the wait no doubt!
     
    I see you made a post on yur ticket will go check that out too.
    I'm curious do you do the boxing thing on your tickets or do you just go with the one shot?
     
    I am going to give it another shot for the next one, beleive it closes on the 13th.
     
     
     
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