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Former MTA worker (he already quit!) and new multimillionaire Aubrey Boyce would probably like to take his lotto winnings and buy a new name. The Queens resident finally picked up his $133 million from the Mega Millions folks at Grand Central yesterday—a nearly $55 million (post tax) lump sum payment—on a giant check made out to the mysterious "Archibald Trust" (a fund Boyce created and appointed himself trustee of).
The NY Times notes that the winner fled after his appearance—a public appearance that is required in the state if you win. While forced under the spotlight he donned sunglasses and "a staid expression," and gave few details, only saying that he was born in South America, had a wife but no children, and would like to fishing in a warm climate.
Indeed, his lawyer had told him two things: no swindling, and no talking to the media. But the NY Post has a few quotes—he told the onlookers yesterday that he is "Shocked and still a little nervous about the whole thing," but added that it is "a dream come true."
For anyone wondering what it would be like to hit the jackpot, financial planners warn, "Whenever someone comes into a sum of money far greater than anything they've seen, they are often overwhelmed and, in many cases, do not prepare for what's coming." Could it happen to you? Boyce's fortune didn't come from a lucky combo of numbers—it was computer-generated!
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So it's required to make a public appearance if you win the mega millions in new york state? is there anyway around this?
i really wouldn't want people knowing my name - and that i won. i wonder if you're allowed to wear a mask.
It's always been required by every lottery. Anonymous winners wouldn't inspire others to buy more tickets.
The winner's name and borough must be disclosed but there have been a number of winners that have declined to make a publicity appearance (giant check and all).
then I'm glad he won, he must have consulted a lawyer before coming out as the winner. I was wondering why he was wearing shades and the name on the check is not his.
is the check post-tax? does the federal and state governments take their cut right away?
The check isn't post tax—his lump sum take will be around $55 million.
I'm happy he contacted a lawyer, who told him to take it easy and to be prudent with his money.
Looks like another illegal immigrant to me.
you are a moron.
Following the ceremony he performed a brief acapalla rendition of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for a crowd of delighted onlookers.
"Boyce's fortune didn't come from a lucky combo of numbers—it was computer-generated!"
Most winners are... because most entries are. Statistically, of course, it makes no difference in spite of what those hawking bogus "systems" and guides would have people believe.
ha- he gets the last laugh, just when the ax was about to fall at the MTA
Two chicks at the same time...
'cause chicks dig dudes with money.
With that kind of money I'm thinking more like 22 chicks at the same time....
Archibald is a fantastic name.
Good for him.
The guy is smart. He got a lawyer. Can you imagine every two-bit hustler that is probably trying to contact him right now?
I'm really torn over this. If you won, would you claim it right away just in case something would happen to your ticket, or would you wait, set up everything, then claim it? I can't decide. Alex, I'll take useless hypothetical situations for $200...
I always said that if I won I would wait a month before claiming it- for pretty much the same reasons this guy did. To get good legal advice and meet with sound financial planners so that a trust or something similar could be set up before the craziness of having that much money was able to effect me. Plus, can you even imagine the loonies that a winning lottery ticket will bring out?
I wonder how much the total sum will be after taxes and the lawyer's cut.
The lottery is a tax for people who are bad at math.
I hear people say this all the time and it always cracks me up. Instead of trudging home to Jamaica after power-washing concrete all day, Boyce is going to spend the rest of his life catching marlin and tuna from his big-ass boat. Q. E. fuckin' D.
and right after I pick up my Powerball check, I am going to pick me up a few of those American Apparel models.Where in the name of Christ do they find these girls!?!?
lol!
I collect L magazines just because of these ads.. sigh
Are you single, Mr. Boyce? I have a lovely daughter....
Hopefully he was shrewd enough to take the time to sort out exactly how he's going to manage his finances.
Most other winners tend to fuck up everything and blow everything in a few years.
Now's a good time for the Lt. General of the Federation Bank of Nigeria to reach out to this guy about claiming the monies in his name.
All he has to do is send his Bank Account #, SSN, Copy of Drivers License, copy of Birth Certificate, and they can wire the monies.
I can help sort out the legalities.
This guy is smart to start a trust; you can create a legally-binding trust arrangement that cannot be dismantled by a corrupt trust-management foundation or skeevy lawyer. Along with a proper POA document, it protects him, his wife and any future kids or family. We obviously do not know the terms of his trust, but a good lawyer can create an ironclad one.
Even if he has his head on straight, others will see him as a target.
He should move to another state -- and not a neighboring state -- and immediately. Rent a house and move.
I think the article said that it's "$55 mil (post tax), so there you go. I forget if the mega was advertised at $133. Reading is fundamental.
And that person who said it before is correct, you don't have to make an appearance, but your name and borough will be names. That being said, I always thought the best way to go about it is to change your name. It only takes about a month. Change it to James Smith, John Lee, Joshua Weinstein, Carlos Garcia, Emeka Okufur.... well you get my drift.
And live in plain sight!
I think the article said that it's "$55 mil (post tax), so there you go. I forget if the mega was advertised at $133. Reading is fundamental.
And that person who said it before is correct, you don't have to make an appearance, but your name and borough will be posted. That being said, I always thought the best way to go about it is to change your name and not make an appearance. It only takes about a month, and then claim the prize. Change it to James Smith, John Lee, Joshua Weinstein, Carlos Garcia, Emeka Okufur.... well you get my drift.
And live in plain sight!
I think he should buy a penthouse at The Plaza and bling it up. Screw propriety, blow the dough and have some great stories to tell your buddies in the alley.
We caribbean types r ALWAYS smarter. Go Boyce!