Returning to the obstensible subject of the post, a similar set of events was noted here in Texas a couple of years back, but played out differently. Known points: a $20M lotto win went almost the full 6 months before being claimed. The ticket was sold at a store southwest of San Antonio, on the road to Laredo. When claimed, the winner was a local building contractor, who stated that the ticket was bought on company funds, so was the property of his company. After some discussion, this point was accepted. On checking, this business owner had, about 5 months previous, taken a day laborer (illegal) that worked for him and, (1) made him a partner in the business, and (2) sponsored him for legal residence.
Draw your own conclusion. It will probably be the same one everyone else came to…