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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | $241 MILLION: Mega Millions lottery frenzy ramps upmid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 16129 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2012, 5:54 pm - IP Logged | |
I agree that MegaMillions is the best bang for your buck.I look for Powerball to rethink their decision to double the price of a ticket. Could be that since MUSL took charge of both games, they are no longer competitors but seeking different markets. If the MM sales increased and sales amounts of PB stayed the same with the higher price and PB eventually have larger jackpots which will attract both markets then it's a win-win situation for MUSL. * The fundamentals of winning a lottery jackpot *
* play a lottery you can win *
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new york United States Member #123028 February 11, 2012 124 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2012, 5:57 pm - IP Logged | |
time for a little road trip to delaware to buy that winning ticket | | |
Taunton, Ma United States Member #123016 February 11, 2012 136 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2012, 6:19 pm - IP Logged | |
I think I'm gonna play about 20 qp's have my family each fill out a couple tickets then I'm gonna play my favs and try to play some high % numbers as well. I want this one bad. If I win, Everyone at LP gets a scratchie book on me  Scratchies for the win! We are in a two-party dictatorship. You want change ? Vote third party | | |
United States Member #103816 January 5, 2011 308 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2012, 6:26 pm - IP Logged | |
Could be that since MUSL took charge of both games, they are no longer competitors but seeking different markets. If the MM sales increased and sales amounts of PB stayed the same with the higher price and PB eventually have larger jackpots which will attract both markets then it's a win-win situation for MUSL. When did MUSL take charge of mega? | | |
baton rouge United States Member #11000 January 26, 2005 51 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2012, 6:28 pm - IP Logged | |
We are dreamers inluding me too. We need good luck to be the winner. Wishing Good Luck to all of us | | |
Massachusetts United States Member #37842 April 14, 2006 1012 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2012, 6:41 pm - IP Logged | |
Connecticut guys hit for the big one late last year, then the old lady from Rhode Island hit it last month. Next stop; Massachusetts. I'm waiting to see what happens. | | |
Indiana United States Member #120733 December 26, 2011 47 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2012, 6:43 pm - IP Logged | |
If I take the annuity option can I avoid state tax if I move out of the country for the rest of the payments? | | |
TX United States Member #121208 January 4, 2012 786 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2012, 6:46 pm - IP Logged | |
If I take the annuity option can I avoid state tax if I move out of the country for the rest of the payments? That would be a resounding ,"NO"......gotta pay state taxes where you bought the ticket from unless that state has no state taxes Jackpots...Just Average Citizens Keeping Possibilities Open Towards Security  | | |
upstate NY United States Member #108819 March 31, 2011 434 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2012, 6:50 pm - IP Logged | |
When did MUSL take charge of mega? I think it's when they came to the agreement to let states sell both games. | | |
Indiana United States Member #120733 December 26, 2011 47 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2012, 6:51 pm - IP Logged | |
So if I win 200 million but take the annuity option and move to Switzerland I have to pay the state I purchased the ticket in for 25/26 years???? Some states on the East Coast are making out like a bandit on all these lottery wins | | |
TX United States Member #121208 January 4, 2012 786 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2012, 6:57 pm - IP Logged | |
So if I win 200 million but take the annuity option and move to Switzerland I have to pay the state I purchased the ticket in for 25/26 years???? Some states on the East Coast are making out like a bandit on all these lottery wins That is correct...If the state you bought the ticket in has state income tax on lottery winnings, then you have to pay state AND federal income tax over the life of the annuity AND file a state income tax return & federal income tax return each and every year of the annuity...That's why the cash option means you only pay the feds one time and the state one time for the tax year Jackpots...Just Average Citizens Keeping Possibilities Open Towards Security | | |
Indiana United States Member #120733 December 26, 2011 47 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2012, 7:06 pm - IP Logged | |
I wonder if you can save on taxes this way. You take the annuity option. Part of that payment is interest. Interest is accrued when you are in Switzerland not your state. | | |
United States Member #124626 March 16, 2012 1459 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2012, 7:29 pm - IP Logged | |
Connecticut guys hit for the big one late last year, then the old lady from Rhode Island hit it last month. Next stop; Massachusetts. I'm waiting to see what happens. The perfect storm would be the ticket to be SOLD in MA and PURCHSED by a RI'er! | | |
Wannabe Won Percenter Republic of Texas United States Member #58035 January 9, 2008 781 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2012, 7:41 pm - IP Logged | |
I wonder if you can save on taxes this way. You take the annuity option. Part of that payment is interest. Interest is accrued when you are in Switzerland not your state. Just take the cash and run. Forget the annuity. Annuity = bad choice #1 for a jackpot winner. 
Clear eyes, full hearts, Texas forever!  PROUD MEMBER OF THE 85% (what's left of the 99% after you take out the lefties and the OW anarchists) Wannabe member of the 1%. | | |
RIGHT HERE!! United States Member #123302 February 17, 2012 1099 Posts Offline | | Posted: March 17, 2012, 8:15 pm - IP Logged | |
Not saying this or the PB jackpot is mine but when an LP blogger wins let's make the agreement that he/she will pay homage to HRH Todd and the LP Royal Family. We don't have to know who you are on here but just want to know that one of us finally HIT BIG!!!! Deal? AGREED!!!! Would it be a bad thing if an LP member won and everyone knew who they were? You think that person would be hounded with inbox messages? | | |
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