Boise man claims $220.3 million lottery jackpot

Comment #29

LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 18 Jun 2005 08:06:07 GMT

he can afford a lot of french fries now

Comment #28

lchoro — Thu, 16 Jun 2005 17:43:44 GMT

He is stupid or naive enough to think that he can earn a 1200 percent return on his money in 15 years...http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGB50IEY0AE.html

Comment #27

RJOh — Thu, 16 Jun 2005 14:51:51 GMT

The winner was on the Today show this morning and revealed that he had always worked toward his dream of being a millionaire. When asked ...and now that your dream has happen, has it changed your life? , he answered yes, now my dream is to be a billionaire . He figures he got a good start toward his new dreamRJOh

Comment #26

CASH Only — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 13:33:39 GMT

, unless the player prefers annuity.

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LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 04:52:57 GMT

we all have the same odds so anything is possible,anyone here could win on any given day

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JAG331 — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 03:15:39 GMT

Like we all wouldn't feel a lot envious and wish our relative would give us money

Comment #23

lotterywacko — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 23:28:36 GMT

<----------------------- has the post 220M Jackpot Blues. I have this feeling I'm going to win...I'll never buy more than 5.00 worth of tickets at a time..I'm not at it like that..but reality slaps whn I don't win the game. L/W

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thousandair — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 22:55:16 GMT

good luck to that guy, he will need it. Wait and see all the family he has now coming out of the woodwork.

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nomoneybabe — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 19:23:47 GMT

dvdiva I no longer feel bad if it didn't hit 300 million. 300 million ...

Comment #20

nomoneybabe — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 19:21:27 GMT

Hi Ineed2win: thanks for your words! Who know ... the same store (among thousands of stores) produces two winning tickets !! Just dream on and ....continue to play ...

Comment #19

CASH Only — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 16:29:55 GMT

This $220 million winner MUSH choose cash, unlike the most recent Idaho player.

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Stars — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 02:53:48 GMT

Todd,When I win, I will surely mention here, you can come along if you want. Stars

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dvdiva — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 00:50:50 GMT

I no longer feel bad if it didn't hit 300 million. I only bought a few tickets so I don't really feel vested in it. Although I understand the post jackpot blues.

Comment #16

Ineed2win — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 23:42:40 GMT

I can relate nomoneybabe. I've been playing for such a long time and don't hit on sh_t. It's kinda depressing. Just keep on dreamin and playing. Some day we will hit the big pot. Maybe.........

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nomoneybabe — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 22:59:53 GMT

Hi, I am happy for the winner, but I am very sad for me ...You know!? Each time the Jackpot dropped down from the big mountain ... I went to bed with a heavy feeling! I was so hurt at that moment, and I started to imagine how happy/proud the winner is .... at that time !??I am OK again about one to two weeks later !!Is there any way to get me out of this situation !!!Do you

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JAG331 — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 22:14:31 GMT

I have a cousin in Boise, single, late 20s or early 30s. Hmmmmmm.

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NearNewBrit — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 21:39:25 GMT

Oh, Tooooooodddddd.... Isn't this a good opportunity to republish the article explaining the many issues a multi-million dollar winner should consider when cashing in

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wizeguy — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:22:17 GMT

He only got the ticket verified. He hasn't yet submitted it until he can consult professionals for their advice.

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twisted — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:07:59 GMT

I'd love to have him come forward publicly because he is a very intelligent individual who doesn't fit the mold that you hear so often that the only people who ever play the lottery are the poor and uneducated, said Simmons. Apparently, he isnt smart enough to get a lawyer, accountant and a financial planner before claiming the prize.But congrats and good luck to our newest multi-millionaire.

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dvdiva — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 19:53:57 GMT

Jack chose the hookers and booze option available in West Virginia.

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Ineed2win — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 17:55:25 GMT

The lucky young man has not made the decision to take the cash or annuity.Yes, Jack was stupid. He was stupid for having $500,000 in cash with him at all times. He told strangers he had it with him. So-called friends and crooks are everywhere and they will take advantage of this kind of situation. The man is lucky to be alive.

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nomoneybabe — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 17:37:09 GMT

Amazing: I read news about last winner of 10 years agon, that was she also had mistake on the first number (her brother's birthday son), probraly, he'd turned to 8 and she put 7....Both was at the same store, both made combinatinon....Bottom line : I appreciate his patience with the numbers and congrats to him for the BIG happiness

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fja — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 15:04:53 GMT

4 years with the same number, that sounds a whole lot better than, the people that play the same number for 25 years and still haven't won....5,7,24,28,39 36I'm guessing the guy was 28 when he started playing....He was born in May or July

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Todd — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 14:18:00 GMT

with CO about Jack.Stupid: NoLacking common sense: Yes

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CASH Only — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 13:37:54 GMT

Mr Whittaker wasn't THAT stupid; he chose cash.

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JAG331 — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 13:18:49 GMT

That's one very eligible bachelor

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LOTTOMIKE — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 11:16:04 GMT

i was wondering when someone would win choosing numbers instead of quick pick....

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Ineed2win — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 11:14:03 GMT

Congrats young man...hope you use that educated brain...Don't be stupid like Jack

Comment #1

Todd — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 06:56:06 GMT

To the winner: if you're a Lottery Post member/visitor, please mention Lottery Post in your press conference

Boise man claims $220.3 million lottery jackpot

Lottery Post — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 06:55:27 GMT

A Boise man in his thirties who had been playing the same numbers the past four years has come forward with the $220.3 million winning Powerball ticket, a record jackpot for the state.Idaho Lottery Commission Director Roger Simmons said officials were withholding the man's name until he can hire an attorney and financial adviser to help him decide whether to take the jackpot in 30 annual installments of $7.4 million or as a one-time payout of $125.3 million before taxes.Lottery officials estimat... [ More ]