a hello to all those online right now

With the PB calculations, I think I can analyze it! I'm really happy that PB's payments increase just like CA SLP.

You don't consider $240M worth the buck? At what point will you splurge?

The way gas prices is I thiink it's worth a hold lot more just a buck, faith that you will win.

Hello back atcha shalini.

Good luck on those tickets.

Jack

haha....its just that somehow it feels an impossible dream.............psychologically the euromillions feels more attainable...not that I have won any decent amounts on either....

the euromillions and the national lottery in the uk is tax freeby the way...some windfall clause or the other...in india its a tax deduction of 40% but then our lotteries, the few that are there don't deal with such enormous sums...what fun to win...

so, chewie...I think I will splurge

I only play PP in Penn. Finally got around to studying the annuity numbers; just kinda glanced earlier. Annuity taxes total up to $60 million dollars. That's assuming no future tax increase by our legislators in Washington, or by either state. I hadn't realized the hit was that big. A million here, a million there, and pretty soon they can pork-barrel a highway to some Congressman's house.

  Chewie, tax uncertainty is part of the reason why cash value option is ALWAYS better than annuity.

also, its always nice to have your money in hand...god knows what stupid event could take place if your kismet is bad and you could lose it. CASH only!!

just read that the PB is upto 290 million...........

besides online, does PB or MM have any tie up with some UK firm in or around London where these lottos can be played...do let me know...

I am aware there is Prime service for online lotto purchase..............................

There is always a bookie some where, some place that will gladly take your money. Might not be there to pay it out though. Stick with an outfit that is recommended by some one who has proven their reliability. Todd recommends Prime. Option two: Spin the wheel, take your chances.

I don't have to play with the calculator. I'm taking the cash. The new PB annuity should further encourage winners to choose lump sum.

I am a cash fanatic, I would be like Uncle Scrooge McDuck, bathing in the green bills all day. However, the calculater gives you an accurate perspective on what happens if you choose the annuity option. It always helps to see both sides, even if the other side has no idea of what they are talking about.

I hope Steve West is a cash fanatic, if he really is the PB winner.

I hope Steve West chooses annuity, just to see how he likes it over the long haul.  It would be interesting, IMHO.

todd:

It would be TERRIBLE if the largest lottery prize in US history were to be paid through an annuity, which hasn't been the case in years. Then Jack Whittaker would have to break the new record.