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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Home -> Forums -> Lottery News -> $92m Euro Millions lottery jackpot won by Jobless man, son $92m Euro Millions lottery jackpot won by Jobless man, son Euro Millions: $92m Euro Millions lottery jackpot won by Jobless man, sonA jobless 55-year-old Frenchman and one of his seven children shared a prize of €75.88 million (US$92.80 million) on Saturday after selecting combinations of the family's ages in the multi-nation Euro Millions lottery. The French lottery firm said the winning ticket in Friday's draw was bought in "Cafe de l'Arrivee" — the Arrival Pub — at Franconville-la-Garenne in Val d'Oise, not far from Paris. French television showed one of the winner's sons arriving at the cafe on Saturday to celebrate and talk to reporters. The record jackpot in the lottery was 115.4 million euros won in July in Ireland. This week's winning numbers were 12, 13, 19, 21 and 38 on the main board, plus 3 and 9 on the "Lucky Star" section. Reuters We'd love to see your comments here! Register for a FREE membership — it takes just a few moments — and you'll be able to post comments here and on any of our forums. If you're already a member, you can Log In to post a comment. 13 comments. Last comment 7 years ago by . New Member
Thailand Member #22304 September 17, 2005 3 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 17, 2005, 1:33 pm - IP Logged | |
I'm glad to see someone win that really needs the money - seven kids...
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United States Member #15415 May 10, 2005 375 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 17, 2005, 2:30 pm - IP Logged | |
...and jobless. He's got the job of a lifetime now! Congrats to him and his son! 
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Ashtabula, Ohio United States Member #20105 August 6, 2005 14 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 17, 2005, 2:50 pm - IP Logged | |
I will be jobless to, as soon as I win big! And have more time to work on more kids! Congrats on your win!!! | | |
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United States Member #22295 September 17, 2005 17 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 17, 2005, 3:04 pm - IP Logged | |
Are there any taxes to the money won in euromillions? | | |
Sparta, NJ United States Member #18644 July 9, 2005 1977 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 17, 2005, 3:16 pm - IP Logged | |
Are there any taxes to the money won in euromillions? No taxes and no second place. You win it all, or you win nothing; which is probably how they can achieve those high jackpots. Not mad about it. Just pointing out, for those not thinking the minimum purchase of $20.00 through, there will never be any second place winners, no third place winners, no fourth place winners, etc. et al. 
|||::> *'`*:-.,_,.-:*''*:--->>> Chewie <<<---.*''*:-.,_,.-:*''* <:::||| I only trust myself - and that's a questionable choice | | |
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United States Member #22295 September 17, 2005 17 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 17, 2005, 4:17 pm - IP Logged | |
That's great. Can you imagine if the US megamillions winner didn't have to pay taxes? I guess the IRS woul go mad. | | |
Chief Bottle Washer New Jersey United States Member #1 May 31, 2000 19933 Posts Online | | Posted: September 17, 2005, 4:46 pm - IP Logged | |
Are there any taxes to the money won in euromillions? No taxes and no second place. You win it all, or you win nothing; which is probably how they can achieve those high jackpots. Not mad about it. Just pointing out, for those not thinking the minimum purchase of $20.00 through, there will never be any second place winners, no third place winners, no fourth place winners, etc. et al. Chewie, Sorry, but you could not be more wrong on this point. Euro Millions has fourteen different prize levels -- among the best of any lottery jackpot game in the world. I've been trying to tell my American friends that they don't know what they're missing with Euro Millions. It is really a fabulous game. | | |
New Jersey United States Member #2418 September 25, 2003 582 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 17, 2005, 5:14 pm - IP Logged | |
Are there any taxes to the money won in euromillions? No taxes and no second place. You win it all, or you win nothing; which is probably how they can achieve those high jackpots. Not mad about it. Just pointing out, for those not thinking the minimum purchase of $20.00 through, there will never be any second place winners, no third place winners, no fourth place winners, etc. et al. As todd said, you cant be any further from the truth. Check out this website, http://www.national-lottery.co.uk/player/p/results/prizes/prizeAction.do (prizes shown in pounds) or http://www.euromillions.be/show.aspx?culture=en&pageid=results/old (prizes shown in euros) It is truly an awesome game. All cash, no taxes!! And in the UK (I dont know about other countries) you can play the game online!!!! Wish we had something like it in the US. | | |
Sparta, NJ United States Member #18644 July 9, 2005 1977 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 17, 2005, 6:43 pm - IP Logged | |
You're right - I'm wrong. Didn't see that when I spoke.
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Chief Bottle Washer New Jersey United States Member #1 May 31, 2000 19933 Posts Online | | Posted: September 17, 2005, 8:54 pm - IP Logged | |
Anyone can play Euro Millions online at Prime Ticket Service -- just click the link on the left side of any page here at LP! | | |
United States Member #12856 March 18, 2005 2060 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 18, 2005, 2:34 pm - IP Logged | |
I think it would be great if the US lottery would allow their games to be tax free. But I don't see that happening anytime soon. And if I had a credit card I would probably try out Euro Millions on Prime Ticket Service. =)  Dance like no one is watching.
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Greenwich, CT United States Member #4879 May 24, 2004 1822 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 19, 2005, 8:54 am - IP Logged | |
The second place prizes are huge too...I think around $600,000 this last draw? | | |
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I wonder if Euro Millions holds the record for largest TAX-FREE prize for a single ticket, or single winner. Everyone knows about Jack Whittaker, but of course his prize was taxable, for those outside the US. | | |
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