I agree he bought the ticket and it is his winnings.

Yep, he bought it, it's his. People need to get over themselves. Tell ya what, if I ever win the lottery, I'm consulting a lawyer before I even turn it in. I want to know how best to proceed just in case of vultures like my in-laws who would try to find a way to get a hold of some money by pushing my step-daughter to file a suit if she could.

What the heck???? he bought the ticket! The heck with them!

There is no way you could restrict this. Such bull shit.

i think one of the headlines i saw, was that MA that was trying to make a law about this. something to the effect that they could not have winnings over a certain amount.

found this one...

http://californiarsol.org/2014/03/ma-lawmaker-wants-to-ban-sex-offenders-from-lottery-winnings/

What the heck? what is wrong with people - it is really becoming crazy

After reading this my issue is the "headline". Why is it that the media has to label everyone? Because they make money? Because it makes a good story? Its just like any other news. Doesnt mean anything unless we can juice it up a little. So yes...i have issues with reporters.

I understand they need to make money but why label the story as they did? Like he really needed that plastered on the front page. What does his status as SO have to do with winning money?

because with that label it garners more hits and readers.

Personally I am amazed at this... Good for him...