Every US lottery I've seen uses the same system. It's not nice, sure, but it's not uncommon. Also, since all the US lotteries use it, I suspect there's a reason. For example, perhaps the underwriters require it. (Or perhaps since they all do it, they all can do it).
OK, that's what I meant. I presumed the grandfather was complaining about the lottery being split over multiple years rather being awarded all at once (like the UK or Irish lottery for instance).
