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I live in a non lottery state. Therefore I have to drive about 20 minutes for my tickets. I do not choose the closest store, I choose the independent one that deserves the "bonus" from the sale of the winning powerball ticket. They are the nicest employees too, dirt poor and they could really use the cash. It would bother me to no end to know some chain store manager profited from my win and lined his pockets with it Hello Lucky4Life, you wrote: "It would bother me to no end to know some chain store manager profited from my win and lined his pockets with it." Hum, no need to be bothered by this incorrect notion anymore, as it is the store OWNER(s) who profits (since they had the VISION which caused them to move forward through red tape to obtain the supplies and employees to manage the machine and customer requests), not their empoloyees (unless perhaps the store owners share amount is large enough to cover their store's expenses, and any personal debts that they may have). Peace. 
Having millions of dollars in my financial accounts means more, consistent fun for me.
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United States Member #61714 May 16, 2008 126 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 14, 2010, 6:58 pm - IP Logged | |
Hello Lucky4Life, you wrote: "It would bother me to no end to know some chain store manager profited from my win and lined his pockets with it." Hum, no need to be bothered by this incorrect notion anymore, as it is the store OWNER(s) who profits (since they had the VISION which caused them to move forward through red tape to obtain the supplies and employees to manage the machine and customer requests), not their empoloyees (unless perhaps the store owners share amount is large enough to cover their store's expenses, and any personal debts that they may have). Peace.
Many times the store is OWNED by a big corporation. Take 7-11 for example, about 77% of their stores franchised, the other 23% are owned by Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. Turkey Hill in Pennsylvania which has about 250 stores (and doesn't franchise) is owned by Kroger. Sheetz has more then 300 stores and doesn't franchise either. I could go on and on... Lucky4Life has a valid point. | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them hills, son United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 9579 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 14, 2010, 7:14 pm - IP Logged | |
Many times the store is OWNED by a big corporation. Take 7-11 for example, about 77% of their stores franchised, the other 23% are owned by Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. Turkey Hill in Pennsylvania which has about 250 stores (and doesn't franchise) is owned by Kroger. Sheetz has more then 300 stores and doesn't franchise either. I could go on and on... Lucky4Life has a valid point. Sheetz rings a bell. It reminds me of my last trip to Mexico for some reason. Oh yeah, never mind. . I will not comply. I will never submit.
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United States Member #10921 January 23, 2005 933 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 14, 2010, 9:25 pm - IP Logged | |
HOw about the winner(s) of the LAST jackpot raising their hand(s)? it gets kind of boring when the big winning ticket is sold right down the street and the story withers and dies because nobody is brave enough to show up with the ticket. | | |
United States Member #85075 January 7, 2010 58 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 14, 2010, 9:40 pm - IP Logged | |
HOw about the winner(s) of the LAST jackpot raising their hand(s)? it gets kind of boring when the big winning ticket is sold right down the street and the story withers and dies because nobody is brave enough to show up with the ticket. i think that's the point! by the time they show up nobody cares anymore and they can be left alone :) | | |
United States Member #85075 January 7, 2010 58 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 14, 2010, 9:40 pm - IP Logged | |
Why? If you really cared about the people at the "poor" store...just give them some money after you win the jackpot. I'd don't have the time or money to find a "poor" store...but if I knew of someone who needed it in my daily life and I won...I would help them out then. Last night I got 1+1 with my quick pick...bought at a chain grocery store...I feel pretty good about that.  Now it is time to win the PB Jackpot baby! 
because then i would have to pay a gift tax on what I give them! | | |
mid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 13921 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 15, 2010, 1:18 am - IP Logged | |
Looks like Ohio is come on line at a good time for PowerBall. Its first sales will start this Friday and the jackpot will be $212M. I'll will be picking some PB numbers as soon as I picked my numbers for Friday MM drawing which has a jackpot of $122M. * that which happens most *
* is most likely to happen again * 
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PA United States Member #66644 October 16, 2008 1114 Posts Offline | | Posted: April 15, 2010, 7:31 am - IP Logged | |
Woo Hoo! $101.6 Million Cash ... I don't care how much the annuity is .... cold hard cash that can be used to purchase tangible income producing assests is great!  Time to buy the ticket!
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