Well I was looking at the jackpot analysis page here for powerball and I decided to look at the annuity option for the powerball on wednesday night. It would be hard for me to pass on the annuity if I was lucky enough to win on wednesday night.  I like the idea of having money come in every year for 30 years.  Don't think I would spend all of it in that time even with a sister that would want me to buy her everything.  I can say no with the best of them.  $3 million in the first year and $9 million in the last that is nice growth.  Plus I could continue to play the lottery because one jackpot deserves another one even though I probably would only win once you never know!  Well good night to all!-weshar75