The Learning Channel profiles big lottery winners

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four4me — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 16:00:19 GMT

For the right price i know some Baltimorons that might.

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Litebets27 — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 15:53:42 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Sleepingdogslie on March 22, 2005The Learning Channel should balance this with a show about LOTTERY JUNKIES who are convinced they'll hit the big one and burn through money they can't afford to lose!They would have enough for an entire series.Do you actual know people who would go on national tv and admit that they have lost all control over playing the lottery

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CASH Only — Tue, 22 Mar 2005 16:48:46 GMT

I don't think as many would watch.

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Sleepingdogslie — Tue, 22 Mar 2005 15:14:29 GMT

The Learning Channel should balance this with a show about LOTTERY JUNKIES who are convinced they'll hit the big one and burn through money they can't afford to lose!They would have enough for an entire series.

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CASH Only — Tue, 22 Mar 2005 14:42:09 GMT

Good answer! Good answer

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Todd — Mon, 21 Mar 2005 14:57:56 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Blalron on March 20, 2005What is it about lottery winners that makes beggars gravitate towards them?uh, money.

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CASH Only — Mon, 21 Mar 2005 14:36:43 GMT

Even felons win the lottery.

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Blalron — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 20:28:36 GMT

What is it about lottery winners that makes beggars gravitate towards them

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jschmitt — Wed, 09 Mar 2005 01:27:51 GMT

I am close to losing my home due to large debts. If anyone can reach Mr. Edwards, I could really use some financial assistance, but I don't want to be a begger. I would even pay him back if I could just lower my interest rates substantially. I still work, I am just falling further behind.

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Litebets27 — Mon, 07 Mar 2005 18:06:05 GMT

Yes, but most of his money went in lavish material investments such as one of a kind pieces of furnishings and rare art pieces along with the Plam Beach area home and expensive cars. If for some reason he goes broke, he does have these things to sell.litebets

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tg636 — Mon, 07 Mar 2005 17:57:53 GMT

>Opting for a lump-sum payout, he walked away with nearly $29 million after taxes. He and his then girlfriend and now wife have been living it up ever since. The first year alone, he ran through more than $12 million, an estimated $5.2 million of that going to charity.I say Oh I would never burn through a third of my winnings in one year but you just never know until it happens to you, do you? I would try to keep in mind that this was a one time shot, I would never win again and I'll want to h... [ More ]

The Learning Channel profiles big lottery winners

Lottery Post — Mon, 07 Mar 2005 16:30:00 GMT

David Edwards, an ex-con from Kentucky who through a stroke of luck moved uptown to a gated community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, stole the show Sunday in Lottery Homes.The program, which aired at 9 p.m. on The Learning Channel, looked at seven lottery winners around the country -- before and after they struck it rich. They were all wonderful and all down-to-earth, says Alice McGee, one of the show's producers. They don't have the attitude of the manner born. Still, she notes, Mr. Edwards... [ More ]