Yes. I could buy a higher class of island in the South Pacific. I could buy more politicians but there's better chances of winning the lottery than finding a higher class of politician...Originally Posted by Lester Polfus
Yes. I could buy a higher class of island in the South Pacific. I could buy more politicians but there's better chances of winning the lottery than finding a higher class of politician...
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The math is actually easy on these. Multiply the after-tax take by the odds of winning. It's logical to spend that many dollars on tickets. At the $2 price, we're not quite there yet. I might buy one anyway.
As far as the "what to do" question, I think "what to do" is a far, far better question than "what to buy." Then, let mission drive the gear train.
Last edited by OlongJohnson; 10-18-2018 at 05:36 PM.
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Not another dime.
Yes. With that much money I’d buy the Cardinals and sign Harper and Machado.
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I’d love a $100+ million windfall - but not like this. Being famous for suddenly having a lot of money is not a good thing in these digital times we live in.
The Minority Marksman.
"When you meet a swordsman, draw your sword: Do not recite poetry to one who is not a poet."
-a Ch'an Buddhist axiom.
Don't sign the ticket with your name, sign it with the name of the trust/LLC/partnership/whatever legal entity your lawyer draws up, which will claim the prize for you. Most states don't allow anonymous winners, but if the prize is claimed by a legal entity whose only public contact is your lawyer, then that's effectively anonymous while still meeting the requirement that the winner's name not be withheld.
Last edited by CleverNickname; 10-18-2018 at 06:51 PM.
First thing you do is hire a lawyer.
Second thing you do is hire a financial advisor.
Then you get a mail box somewhere.
Then change all phone numbers.
THEN you collect your winnings.
If you have a chance to put this plan into effect, please let me know how it works.
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I’m gonna badly paraphrase Hans Gruber ; win $50,000, no one cares. Win the largest lottery prize in recent history, and you’ll be hounded to the ends of the Earth.
The Minority Marksman.
"When you meet a swordsman, draw your sword: Do not recite poetry to one who is not a poet."
-a Ch'an Buddhist axiom.
I have a philanthropic goal I'd pursue as well. With $900K+, I'd TRY to own as many guns as GJM...
I different strategy as espoused by another immigrant like myself:
"In this country, you gotta make the money first. Then when you get the money, you get the power. Then when you get the power, then you get the women.”
Last edited by Paul D; 10-18-2018 at 07:20 PM.
I always say the same thing. A $5 investment to make sure I'm not the only idiot left behind.I play if friends/co-workers play and the jackpot is huge. I figure the cost is insurance against horrible feels if they win and I'm stuck alone at work after everyone quits.
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