$92m Euro Millions lottery jackpot won by Jobless man, son

Comment #13

CASH Only — Wed, 21 Sep 2005 15:34:05 GMT

I wonder if Euro Millions holds the record for largest TAX-FREE prize for a single ticket, or single winner. Everyone knows about Jack Whittaker, but of course his prize was taxable, for those outside the US.

Comment #12

JAG331 — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 12:54:22 GMT

The second place prizes are huge too...I think around $600,000 this last draw

Comment #11

bellyache — Sun, 18 Sep 2005 18:34:47 GMT

I think it would be great if the US lottery would allow their games to be tax free. But I don't see that happening anytime soon. And if I had a credit card I would probably try out Euro Millions on Prime Ticket Service.

Comment #10

Todd — Sun, 18 Sep 2005 00:54:56 GMT

Anyone can play Euro Millions online at Prime Ticket Service -- just click the link on the left side of any page here at LP

Comment #9

Chewie — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 22:43:18 GMT

You're right - I'm wrong. Didn't see that when I spoke.

Comment #8

twisted — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 21:14:58 GMT

As todd said, you cant be any further from the truth. Check out this website, http://www.national-lottery.co.uk/player/p/results/prizes/prizeAction.do (prizes shown in pounds) or http://www.euromillions.be/show.aspx?culture=en pageid=results/old (prizes shown in euros)It is truly an awesome game. All cash, no taxes!! And in the UK (I dont know about other countries) you can play the game online!!!! Wish we had something like it in the US.

Comment #7

Todd — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 20:46:44 GMT

Chewie,Sorry, but you could not be more wrong on this point. Euro Millions has fourteen different prize levels -- among the best of any lottery jackpot game in the world. I've been trying to tell my American friends that they don't know what they're missing with Euro Millions. It is really a fabulous game.

Comment #6

JONMOJON — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 20:17:19 GMT

That's great. Can you imagine if the US megamillions winner didn't have to pay taxes? I guess the IRS woul go mad.

Comment #5

Chewie — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:16:22 GMT

No taxes and no second place. You win it all, or you win nothing; which is probably how they can achieve those high jackpots. Not mad about it. Just pointing out, for those not thinking the minimum purchase of $20.00 through, there will never be any second place winners, no third place winners, no fourth place winners, etc. et al.

Comment #4

JONMOJON — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:04:26 GMT

Are there any taxes to the money won in euromillions

Comment #3

vulcanclassic15 — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 18:50:00 GMT

I will be jobless to, as soon as I win big! And have more time to work on more kids!Congrats on your win

Comment #2

wizeguy — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 18:30:53 GMT

...and jobless. He's got the job of a lifetime now! Congrats to him and his son

Comment #1

amdman — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 17:33:42 GMT

I'm glad to see someone win that really needs the money - seven kids...

$92m Euro Millions lottery jackpot won by Jobless man, son

Lottery Post — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 17:14:42 GMT

A jobless 55-year-old Frenchman and one of his seven children shared a prize of 75.88 million (US$92.80 million) on Saturday after selecting combinations of the family's ages in the multi-nation Euro Millions lottery.The French lottery firm said the winning ticket in Friday's draw was bought in Cafe de l'Arrivee the Arrival Pub at Franconville-la-Garenne in Val d'Oise, not far from Paris.French television showed one of the winner's sons arriving at the cafe on Saturday to celebrate and ta... [ More ]