Winning $1 Billion: Tips From the Lottery Lawyer Who Helps Winners Disappear
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I interview lottery winners, attorneys, and industry insiders to break down what actually happens after a life-changing jackpot. From billion-dollar claims to legal strategy, financial decisions, and real-world consequences, this channel focuses on the moments that define what comes next. Featuring conversations with top lottery attorneys and verified winners, The BW Report explores the intersection of money, law, and human behavior, where high-stakes decisions meet real lives.
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What really happens when a lottery winner wants to disappear? In this interview, the nation’s top lottery lawyer Kurt Panouses breaks down exactly what you should do before, during, and after claiming life-changing money. Panouses represented one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history, which was a $1.05 BILLION Mega Millions win in 2021. He’s represented dozens of multimillion-dollar winners and has seen the smartest decisions, the worst mistakes and the people who want to vanish quietly. From the mechanics of disappearing... to tax timing strategies… to the strangest requests from winners… you'll get a front row seat to what really happens behind the scenes of a billion-dollar jackpot. If you want more insider interviews with lottery winners, attorneys, and industry experts: 👍 Like the video 🔔 Subscribe to the channel 💬 Comment your questions for Kurt. I'll connect with him to answer as many as possible. 🎥 RELATED VIDEO -- $45 million lottery winner interview ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cbqxI3-zSM 🧭 CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:16 Ask Kurt Panouses a question and he will respond (like, sub, and comment) 1:54 Mega Millions climbing to $1 Billion, highest jackpot since price hike 3:07 Tips on disappearing after you win the lottery 11:00 Moving to another state after winning, and why you shouldn’t sell old home 12:07 This is why you should wait till 2026 to claim jackpot, if you win this year 14:57 Is it hard for Kurt to convince clients to wait till 2026 to claim prize 16:29 When a lottery winner calls Kurt, are they usually broke before the win? 17:51 Kurt describes what his lottery winner clients’ lives are like 19:47 The strangest request a lottery winner made after winning 20:24 This is why you should never take a loan out on your lottery win 21:53 The weirdest place a lottery winner put their ticket after winning 24:52 Do this with your lottery ticket, if you win! 25:33 Woman wins $100,000 lottery jackpot by using ChatGPT to pick her numbers 27:45 Can someone move states after lottery win to avoid state income tax? 28:55 This is the lottery law that Kurt would change if he could 30:22 What happens if someone who isn’t a US citizen wins the lottery here 31:45 The winners who make the best financial decisions after hitting lottery jackpot 34:10 Kurt’s lucky number for the lottery KURT PANOUSES LINKS AND SOCIAL MEDIA: website -- https://www.panouseslaw.com/ website -- www.lotterylawyercpa.com TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@lotteryattorneycpa 🧠 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL The BW Report brings you in-depth conversations with lottery winners, attorneys and experts who reveal the real strategies, risks, and realities behind life-changing wins. #LotteryLawyer #Powerball #Lottery
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