Oklahoma couple claims $106M Powerball lottery jackpot

Comment #38

csfb — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:24:06 GMT

How does a millionaire live? Truth is, most millionaires live simple, focused lives. If you meet them on the streets, you would not even know they are millionaires. It's those who don't have that try their darnest to flaunt what they wish they had.

BTW Sirbrad, your avatar is quite fascinating.

Comment #37

manzplan — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 06:09:03 GMT

That's why you look for one who just tells you how to keep the money intact and drawing a good interest rate without going after tricky investments in high risk stocks, bonds, and options.

In the US and Canada it's better to invest in Government type bonds and such as well if they foul up then your money is already fouled up by the collapse in the government.

Stock market is at times as tricky as the lottery and we all know that. Sure there are ways to gain with it but there are ways to l... [ More ]

Comment #36

KyMystikal — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 06:53:04 GMT

I think I would risk 2% in high risk.

Comment #35

justxploring — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 06:09:13 GMT

Prob 988 writes: By the way, I'd take my time getting financial advisors. Lots of people have been bilked by advisors.

Prob, I've said this too. It's not only because some financial advisors are greedy and/or dishonest, it's because nobody knows if an Enron or Wordcom is going to collapse. (I have my own horror story.) It's important to take your time and, when you get advice, make sure it's sound advice. There's nothing wrong with putting your money in the bank (or several bank... [ More ]

Comment #34

KyMystikal — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:57:46 GMT

I can only imagine how I would live, but I don't plan on changing much. I know I will get a bigger home. I'm going to get a home in the $200,000 to $300,000 price range with around 2200-3000 sq ft home with a in ground pool. Oh and a car, yes 2 of them but nothing fancy. a 2008 Honda Accord coupe for me and what ever the wife wants as long as it ain't over $40,000. $50,000 is getting invested for my daughter. I also am giving my mom some money too. It's the least I could do for her for all she h... [ More ]

Comment #33

sirbrad — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:15:44 GMT

Exactly. As opposed to saying I am a millionaire, but I am going to keep living like a hermit who is broke. When I become a millionaire you can bet I will live like one. Although I will not be excessive or stupid like many in the past have been. 2 cars and a decent sized home is enough for me.

Comment #32

rundown99 — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:32:15 GMT

They should have remained anonymous using a blind trust, like the first Oklahoma Powerball jackpot winner from last year and the winner of the $400,000 Power Play in Oklahoma from a while back. They should have done their research and homework. They will regret going public soon enough....

Comment #31

weshar75 — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:52:23 GMT

Congrats to the Harvey's on winning the Powerball jackpot. I think a nice fishing boat and a new fishing pole would be in his future.-weshar75

Comment #30

spy153 — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:58:00 GMT

Finally !!!!!!!! A winner who was a regular player with the same numbers. Oh my, now where does that leave me? Hmmmm.

Comment #29

honey10 — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 02:55:16 GMT

because if i won,once I got that check in my hands ,I QUIT,dont care what nobody says.pay off all my bills and all of my immediate family bills,give my mom and dad and all my brothers and sisters a million each,buy me a house,a new car,and donate to charity of my choice and invest the rest with the help of an investor,I will have all my family sign a contract to say, I will not come back for more if i squander away foolishly that i was given.

Comment #28

MissNYC — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 23:39:06 GMT

I agree!!! All these people who say my lifestyle won't change much, etc and act like they won 10 bucks at bingo just piss me off. Why play then? I want to finally see someone stand up and say that although they hope not to change, they will live like a real millionaires. I also hope it will be me now that the Mega Millions is finally starting to get exciting again. With 1 in 175 million odds, people seem to be winning a lot more than they should. The mega and powerball only get really big ab... [ More ]

Comment #27

DoubleDown — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:37:04 GMT

I hope the Harvey's enjoy their golden years with all this cash.. Congratulations !!!

I betcha if they feature them 6 months to a year from now on Jackpot Diaries he will NOT be driving a truck. It just takes some time to settle in, that's all....

Comment #26

manzplan — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 05:43:53 GMT

Can't you read.......... I can't even play Powerball cos I don't live in The US.....

I was defending the winners right to do what they want to do..... IE keep their Job.... I was defending the winners interview to others who think that the winner should live by their standards....

If this guy wants to keep his job it's no one's business but his..... but the whole keeping the job thing is pretty standard in winner interviews then later they don't keep their job.....

I'm no... [ More ]

Comment #25

Aston — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:28:56 GMT

By the way, I understand you're mad because you did NOT win this Jackpot and someone did, LOL : ) what freaking dweeb. Saying doing and doing that is easier than actually doing it.

Comment #24

Aston — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:27:33 GMT

Dream all you want bro of winning a billion dollar jackpot because it will Never happen. Even when you goe online says how you're to help mother nature and the needy animals, it ain't making any luckier when you buy the lottery tickets.

As wise once says, If You Can Count All the Deeds you have done in This Worlds, than you definitely has NOT Done Enough. There are many member in this forum probably spend numberous of volunteer hours or money helping mother nature, needy animals or the... [ More ]

Comment #23

Aston — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:22:50 GMT

I feel really SORRY and Pity for you manzplan, because you hope to win a Billion Jackpot, which will NEVER happen bro. And let me guess you want to win all that money or a billion jackpot to be accurate so you can help all the needy animals.

I guess that is your way of trying to JUSTIFY your GREED for wanting to win a billion dollar Jackpot. Hey! we understand every have a Greed Seed inside us, including yourself. So when you say you want to see or win a billion dollar I understand,... [ More ]

Comment #22

Prob988 — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 20:31:09 GMT

Actually I think they're going to be fine. They're not making big changes, and they're getting their money as quickly as possible and thus gaining control of it.

They haven't made wild promises and they're letting things sink in.

I would pretty much do exactly the same thing, although I'd try to avoid the press conference.

By the way, I'd take my time getting financial advisors. Lots of people have been bilked by advisors.

They may prove to be smarter than lots of other folks... [ More ]

Comment #21

hsvscubaski — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 18:08:51 GMT

Any one that claims that quick is not financially astute. Did not talk to a lawyer or any advisor. Buy the way they are also going to owe another$3-5 Mil come tax time so really they only net $28 Mil going forward.. Throw me in that briar patch

Comment #20

okmarc — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:03:42 GMT

The June 2006 Powerball jackpot winner(s) chose to remain anonymous via a trust. It was Oklahoma'a first Powerball jackpot and naturally generated a great deal of news coverage and conversation in the area, so I would guess that these latest winners, as regular lottery players, knew about the trust option. But of course this is only a guess, I could be wrong.

No doubt the lottery commission is pleased by their decision to publicly claim their prize. It's great advertising for the lottery.... [ More ]

Comment #19

hearsetrax — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:02:01 GMT

I doubt the lottery folks said a word and further more from the pic I saw on msn when the story broke ......I doubt they had a PC to look up the info on the right to remain anonymous

Comment #18

CA LotteryGuy — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 15:53:30 GMT

There is another issue about this jackpot winner that needs to be discussed. Why didn't they claim their jackpot in a trust?

Oklahoma allows winners to stay unknown and claim via a trust. Yet these winners went to the lottery two days after winning and went through the press conference, etc.!!!!

Do you think the winners were not aware of the option to claim as a trust? Do you think the lottery officals let them know of this option, or was the lottery more interested in getting the st... [ More ]

Comment #17

MIlottoplayer — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 12:24:14 GMT

The guy is 64 and he doesn't want to stop driving his truck? I would think that he would have thought about retiring at that age even if he didn't win. But whatever...if he still wants to work that's up to him...whatever makes him happy. I would be surprised if his wife doesn't talk to him about maybe retiring though, just so they could travel and possibly see the world before they die.

Comment #16

hearsetrax — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 11:47:05 GMT

I wish them well and hope they spend it wisely

and if he decides to work till they have to pry his from the wheel of that ole truck ...then let him

Comment #15

manzplan — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 11:21:51 GMT

exactly ..... people are in shock when they win and say all manner of stuff that they either regret later or realize was impossible....

about half of huge jackpot winners say they will keep their job....... most do not. I would for about a month to give them time to replace me..... but I also have a farm and I wouldn't give that up.... just hire people to watch the place when we take vacations.....

Comment #14

anniep2 — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 11:08:13 GMT

A little bitter??????????

Congrats to the winners! Let it all sink in......they'll adjust and he'll realize that he ain't getting back in that big truck soon enough.

Comment #13

manzplan — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:15:09 GMT

None of need to justify buying lottery tickets at all. Poor Aston has these Greed issues within himself about playing the lottery and tries of project them on everyone else.

Seriously what does he think this is the Mother Thersea forum or some'n?

Alot more pain and suffering in the world comes from things being done for the greater good from people buying into those lies and such. from people who become a part of a collective slave mindset then from individuals trying to pursue the... [ More ]

Comment #12

RJOh — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 09:53:28 GMT

Sure I like playing the lottery because I think it's possible for me to win but I'm not planning my life around it and I'm not bothered when someone else wins. Chances are I will never win a jackpot but I enjoy the challenge of trying.

As far as helping others, I never liked needy grown people hanging around me even if they were family, so I don't have any as friends either.

I don't need to justify buying lottery tickets any more than the guys buying cigarettes and coughing their lungs... [ More ]

Comment #11

manzplan — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 07:52:46 GMT

Because people play these games with the off hopes of winning without realizing just how much money they are winning or how much money they are not winning.

it's why some go completely insane after a win.....

In a perfect world..... only those who actually would use the money to it's fullest would win..... and by that I am not talking that nonsense of some deserving to win cus they would help others . No one deserves to win over anyone else really.

don't worry most people who wi... [ More ]

Comment #10

Aston — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 07:33:22 GMT

I'm sure RJOH is just playing the lottery for FUN not because he want to win some money to to buy thing he want or help his family and friends.

The biggest BS I have ever read up on this lp post is, I just the lottery for fun or the challenge? whatever....You play the lottery is because you have desire to use the money do the thing you want, ie have a good life, help your kids, family or friends. You do NOT have to try to justify your GREED. It is normal as a human being to want to have th... [ More ]

Comment #9

sirbrad — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:52:39 GMT

Do you have any idea how much $35 million really is? Obviously this couple doesn't, nor do they realize what that kind of money can buy. I don't care how much I liked my job before, in my case I played the lottery to GET OUT of it and do something more productive for myself. Especially at that age, you would think he would jump at the chance.

I am not saying they have to run and blow all kinds of money, but to continue being a wage-slave with that kind of cash is just pure insanity. Especiall... [ More ]

Comment #8

JackpotWanna — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:35:06 GMT

WTG

Comment #7

irondoor827 — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:19:15 GMT

I couldn't agree more that ( its none of my business what these people do with there money )

People think the first thing you should do is quit your job and get busy spending the money ...while I am sure I will do my fair share of shopping new cloughs new car new apartment/home ect... and thats for starters then I would travel ....these people laid it on the line He said I GOT TO HAVE Something TO Do and I am sure th... [ More ]

Comment #6

Coin Toss — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:14:11 GMT

KyMystikal

It really comes down to this question;

Whatever you do for a living, if you didn't need the money, would you still do it just out of passion for it?

For most people that is a definite no.

I give this trucker about a month before he quits. All the other truckers will ask him what is he thinking and the light will come on.

It's really sad that someone would make such as a score as he did and say they wouldnlt know what to do with themself if they weren't working.... [ More ]

Comment #5

KyMystikal — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:59:36 GMT

I agree. I think if a person loved the job they have why give it up because you win a jackpot. I had a job once that I loved which was installing stereos, alarms, neon light kits, and tinting windows but it was comission and my wife wanted me to have a steady job so I quit. I feel that it doesn't matter what type of job you have, garbage collector, teacher, repo man,the person who scrapes dead animals up off the street, as long as you are happy with it, that's all that matters. I know it may b... [ More ]

Comment #4

justxploring — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:09:53 GMT

although it's none of my business what these people do with their money. If he wants to continue to deliver air conditioners, that's his choice.

RJOh writes: I have no idea why any one who really WANT to change their life would put it on hold until after they've won a lottery jackpot, chances are they're never going to win one.

It's not always a choice, RJOh. But winning all that money gives you a lot more choices. Getting up every day for work to keep a roof over your head isn't nece... [ More ]

Comment #3

RJOh — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 02:55:27 GMT

Not every one playing the lotteries is hoping to win and make their lousy life better. If they enjoy their job and playing the lottery, why should they stop doing either just because they win the jackpot?

I have no idea why any one who really WANT to change their life would put it on hold until after they've won a lottery jackpot, chances are they're never going to win one.

People like the Harveys who enjoyed what they had before they won a jackpot will probably enjoy it more after winnin... [ More ]

Comment #2

sirbrad — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 02:13:30 GMT

What is wrong with all these winners? $35 million and you are going to still drive around a truck? That is completely absurd. Buy the business, and sit back and get even more rich while doing a lot less! $35 million will give you A LOT of opportunities and create things to do if you are not a complete moron. Golf is only one minute example in the vast universe.

I have no idea why these types of people even play the lottery, as it is very obvious they do not want to spend money, nor create a

Comment #1

Litebets27 — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 01:45:24 GMT

Congrats to the lucky couple!! May they spend their winnings wisely.

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Oklahoma couple claims $106M Powerball lottery jackpot

Lottery Post — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 01:31:33 GMT

Don Harvey's long-haul truck had almost two million miles on it when its engine died this week. Now he's planning to ride the road in style, thanks to a $105.8 million Powerball ticket bought by his wife.

Absolute disbelief and shock, was how Joyce Harvey described her reaction when she checked her computer Thursday night and found she had the winning ticket.

Basically, I just broke down and cried, she said.

The Harveys, from Muldrow in eastern Oklahoma, said they will pay off bills... [ More ]