$363 MILLION: Mega Millions lottery jackpot raised due to heavy sales

sure jill, obviously you have no concept of how much 363 million is. you and your husband couldn't handle it despite your investment knowledge. you would be spending 20 hours a day just trying to keep track of all these investments you would have to make. what your're proposing to do would work if only you won say 5  or  6 million.  you would be fleeced and you know it by all these unscrupoulous people you deal with.

Why not? Would you at least in your statement give a shout out! lol

I might give one anonymous exclusive interview, just to see peoples reactions to my plan.

Pretty sure your identity has to be made public. I believe we have covered this many many times on here. If you recall the last person that tried that walked away with nothing. So Simba774 should you have the good fortune of winning, we will know who you are.

Well, Faber, I didn't win Ohio Classic, so I'm taking the chance on my life getting ruined.

All kidding aside, in some ways I completely get what you're saying. And I believe there have been a few large jackpots historically gone unclaimed because people realized they won and knew they couldn't handle it. And those jackpots were nowhere close to this one.

Still, there's so much good that can come out of this windfall. One (and I would) could easily give half away to charity, family, friends. Set up dozens of college scholarships. Donate to churches, school districts, libraries, and upgrade facilities there. One of the best stories I recall was a recent West Virginia winner (no, not Jack Whitaker, although he donated alot as well despite his personal tomfoolery) who bought the town he lived all new fire and police vehicles, equipment and the like.

Faber, you could have a school building, library, stadium with your name on it, built because of your generosity. That'd be worth a helluva lot, I'd think.

I got my $10 in quick picks....I want to win!

Um, why keep it all to yourself when you can employ people and invest back into the economy. Yes, munis, bonds, etc are investing back into the community, but those are not the only options. No one is saying they will be the next Trump. They only wish to contribute to society. If someone wishes to continue working and growing their money, who are you to judge them?

You are a scary dude, and the main reason for lottery winners to remain anonymous as possible.

Um, see my above comment to Faber. I'd give plenty of it away and in the process create employment. It's not a judgement, it's an opinion.

With this type of money, it would be all about doing the things that I deem fun, the things I have always wanted to do. I've always wanted to develop a video game. I've been writing a screenplay for the longest, and I either want it made into a video game or a TV series.

Investing into stocks and all that is a big no-no for me. I just won 170 million dollars(after taxes), I can easily put that money in the bank and make millions upon millions a year in interest. I have no interest in becoming a billionaire just for the sake of it. If it's something that happens with my video game series or tv series taking off, then so be it, but it wouldn't be about the money.

Also I would do everything in my power to get my favorite tv show back on the air. I absolutely hate it when networks cancel my favorite shows!

For cryin' out loud,  you've already made your money. 

 It's the clowns who try to be the next Trump that'll end up on Lotto's Biggest Losers show in the future.

Sounds judgemental to me.

Good for you wanting to give it all away like that. But IMHO giving money away does not create jobs. Give a man a fish, he'll eat for the day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for life. Not judging you, but giving my opinion.

It was a response in agreement to what a member said, who was in agreement with another member. Basically that renting was a headache and if you had this kind of money, who needs that kind of headache. An opinion. Let's put the drama to rest, shall we?

And I didn't say I'd give it ALL away, but I could give a helluva lot away, in a manner that would directly benefit people. If someone is building a facility for a town or a school that needs, it, that's not contributing to employment in that community?

faber98, the net cash payout after taxes would be roughly 170 million while that is a substantial amount of money it's still less than half of the 363 million jackpot. I believe we are well equipped to handle it. Unlike what the far left and this current administration wants you to believe not everyone in the financial field is crooked. 

Many of the "unscrupulous people" you referred to are dear friends of ours and the majority of them are loyal and honest while having the utmost integrity. My husband traded futures and commodities at the CME for over 15 years and is a former partner of a successful hedge fund with over a billion under management so yes I KNOW he is more than qualified if we were to win.

Odds are we won't win anything as usual but we will continue to enjoy life. BTW, we already have a sizeable investment portfolio, both our homes are paid off and we have no debt. 

The next time you assert that someone has no concept on the value of a large jackpot or are ill equipped to handle it, I suggest you know a little more about them prior.

I don't know...how much does a convenience store cost?

I think I'd be happy winning this even if I had to split it with 9 other people.