$270 Million: Mega Millions lottery jackpot raised again

Comment #60

Captain Lotto — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:46:42 GMT

Spending more money for tickets doesn't increase your chances much. 100 out of 175,000,000 isn't much better than 5 out of 175,000,000.

It's all about luck. Always play within your means, and hope for the best.

Comment #59

sirbrad — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:38:39 GMT

I ordered this book, and Infinite Financial Freedom. Maybe I will post a review of them when I am done reading them.

Comment #58

sirbrad — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:59:33 GMT

Lottery-Winners' Guide: When It Happens to You.

Sounds good but a little short. Still waiting for a huge book, almost encyclopedia like; that covers each detail in great depth. I might write it about a year after I win.

Comment #57

crystaltips — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:43:05 GMT

The winner of 35million Euromillions prize (from Scotland) only spent 1.50 and it was her first time playing.

Some people have all the luck. It's annoying when you spend a little more on tickets because the jackpot is so high and play every week when some woman who has never played before runs off with the prize.

Comment #56

hearsetrax — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:09:54 GMT

I rarely spend more then $2 @ a swat and ..... this idiot wins

I hope they lose thar shirts

Comment #55

JackpotWanna — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:00:44 GMT

The winner only spent $2. How lucky can a person be? I agree he should have kept quiet to plan but with the town population at 600, people would have found out anyway. Now please move out of there.

Comment #54

Coin Toss — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:55:29 GMT

Yeah...when she said help everyone that needs it I'm thinking someone that needed a new lawn mower will now need a John Deere combine, someone that needed transportation will now need a Cadillac Escalade, etc...

Comment #53

justxploring — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:16:39 GMT

If they live that long ... Hope they have a good Neighborhood Watch. I wouldn't want to stay in a small town after winning that kind of money. Still, they can do a lot of good. Even if they give $10,000 to everyone ($6M) they'll still be very wealthy.

Comment #52

Coin Toss — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:54:06 GMT

Heard this on the radio today, lead in to the story was that it was the most exciting thing to happen In Geogia since a peanut farmer became president.

It was a couple that hit and the wife said she played all their grandkid's birthdays.

Portal is a town of 600 and the winners said they're going help everyone in toen that needs it.

When I heard that I thought ut oh, one way or the other we're going to see these people on a future lotto documentary

Comment #51

ezcheff — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:32:58 GMT

Well like they say every dog has its day , when the time is right and the stars shine upon you it will be yours. I believe you will not really get it when you want it . It will always strike when you least expect it because thats how Lady luck works.. Peace

Comment #50

OldSchoolPa — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:09:13 GMT

Apparently someone in Portal, GA didn't take your advice and played the winning numbers. Looks like an own pick won. Nice numbers...nice jackpot...all to one person in PoDunk, GA. Bet its a farmer who is going to buy more new farm equipment. Cool.

Comment #49

mken32 — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:05:06 GMT

I thought I had a winner till I look at my ticket but only won ten dollars 2 nbrs plus the mega ball boo hoo, I'll be back when the 100 million quest return.....jackpot.... Love to like a Rock

Comment #48

psykomo — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:04:25 GMT

OH>>>>>>>WELL if U kan't winum^^

CONGRATULATEum!

LOL>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NEXT TIME!

PSYKOMO

Comment #47

hearsetrax — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:34:57 GMT

well who ever the HUMAN TURD is ....... I hope s/he winds up in our collection of funny tales of what NOT to do when ya win the big one

Comment #46

ThatScaryChick — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:27:49 GMT

The winning ticket was from Georgia. Hope ya had some luck

Comment #45

Maggie-Nolia — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:39:24 GMT

The Mega Millions winning ticket was purchased in PORTAL, GEORGIA!!!!

I did not buy my ticket there.

Congratulations to the winner

Comment #44

spy153 — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:43:38 GMT

Yes, I hope it was someone from here at LP ! I also hope they enjoy the money! Congrats, whoever it was

Comment #43

noahproblem — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:50:30 GMT

Well, you were at least 1/2 right (one winner in Georgia) - hopefully it was you.

Comment #42

Dr Lottery — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:55:26 GMT

Tonight Is The Night!! 270 Million Up For Grabs!!

I hope Someone in Geirgia Hit It Big Tonight and I Hope It Is Yours Truly

Comment #41

Trained2beRich — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:12:28 GMT

if the mega ball is even no one will hit. if its odd someone will hit. I hoping on the even and it will roll to 340 for next tuesday and another even no match to 405 for next Friday with an odd ball. That's what my 3 elves told me.

Comment #40

benmas — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:52:36 GMT

YES, you are correct that the jump will be big if it rolls...also last august it went 250 to 330....

but i think that we dont have to worry because most likely will be hit tonight

Comment #39

KY Floyd — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:42:12 GMT

Whatever happens, $300 million isn't one of the choices,unless the $270 million estimate was way, way off. If itrolls (and that is the most likely outcome) it shouldgo to at least 330, and 350 or so is more likely. Almostyexactly a year ago nobody won the $275 million drawing, andit went all the way to 390 before sales stopped. That seemed likean awfully big jump, but it's entirely possible thata roll will bring it very close to 400 again.

Comment #38

Trained2beRich — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:26:30 GMT

Yes I want it to pass the 300million threshold. I think 400 million would be great and my condition of jackpot fatigue will be eradicated.

Comment #37

JWBlue — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:02:46 GMT

I have a feeling no one wins tonight. I think $300 million is the magic number for a winner.

Comment #36

mken32 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:02:43 GMT

I didn't find the book at the nearest target, look like I have to order via amazon..... Todd I notice that too about his first post and the book too.... pretty interesting huh.. I am not going to fight the universe on this.... .....Like ROCK

Comment #35

spy153 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:33:48 GMT

good point.... good point... It is curious.

Comment #34

Todd — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:26:04 GMT

This is the first post ever by this person. Makes me wonder why the first post ever is an advertisement for this book (BEST BOOK EVER!, etc.

Comment #33

spy153 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:22:50 GMT

oh the things you learn on the internet ! Thanks for the info.... You and Todd both

Comment #32

mken32 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:31:22 GMT

Target here I come..

Comment #31

jesscbradley — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:28:51 GMT

I highly recommend buying Lottery-Winners' Guide: When It Happens to You by Shayne Jones

It tells you everything you need to know and think about if you are planning to win or did win the lottery!

BEST BOOK EVER! you can find it on Amazon for like 6 bucks and it's current-2006 publishing date

Comment #30

mken32 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:55:12 GMT

aah... I'll probably get everything in order before I claim but I have to party like a Rock Star first.... Thank you....

Comment #29

mken32 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:40:57 GMT

I did some checking and you can claim at any Lottery district office in GA that designated on handling anything over 600.00 and savannah is about two hours vice fours to atlanta ....

like a ROCK

Comment #28

DoubleDown — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:49:41 GMT

If you win, plan on a little bit longer drive. Savannah has a lottery office, but jackpots can only be claimed at the lottery headquarters, in Atlanta.

No big deal if you win....right

Comment #27

Unreasonable — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:44:07 GMT

I would get things in order BEFORE going to collect the prize. There are lots of things to consider, are you giving anyone else money? if so, let them claim their portion so you don't get stuck with their taxes and they won't get stuck with an additional gift tax.

Where are you going to park the money? They are not going to give you that 3 foot long check and then expect you to cash it at the local bank drive-thru. Although that would be pretty cool rolling up in a Lamborghini and trying to f... [ More ]

Comment #26

mken32 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:22:43 GMT

I've invaded South Georgia(From Jax FL) to get my winning ticket, I was wondering when I win this on Friday night who want to PARTY LIKE A ROCKSTAR.... I am excited about this I can't wait drive to Savannah and claim my prize or should I form my Dream team before claiming it.. oh well I'll make that decision when I get there 25Feb08 .... will I be the first person on LP to win the JP 270 million wow I am Pump Party like a Rockstar

LIKE A Rock

Comment #25

spy153 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:42:02 GMT

No, It's just that powerball hasn't been a very lucky game for me. Lately, I have been forced to buy tickets in KY and it has proven very useless for me. I play it all the time and would love to win that jackpot just as much as the other. I don't know what is the matter, but I haven't so much as got the powerball right in something close to a year. Well, Last summer I got some money. But nothing to crack open a bottle of champagne. (I would do that even for a few thousand dollars in winnings. Bu... [ More ]

Comment #24

Todd — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:24:45 GMT

The 25% is accurate. You may owe additional federal income tax on April 15th, but that largely depends on how you use your money.

Some people get whipped into a frenzy at any suggestion that a jackpot winner may be able to lower their tax bill to a point that they don't owe all that much more on April 15.

Some jackpot winners will end up with a 34% total tax bill. Some will not. The creative ones (or the winners who hire creative managers) are usually the latter.

Comment #23

s5thomps — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:09:29 GMT

Todd, I have a friend in washington state who sends me multi-draws for the mega millions. So YES I do have a chance

Comment #22

Piaceri — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:58:41 GMT

Wow! $270,000,000!! That's my lucky number!! How sweet is it that the Mega Millions just happens to be giving away MY LUCKY NUMBER?!! Ya'll might as well tear your numbers up now. I got it in the bag.....

Btw, the net of taxes figure on the Analysis page is only 25% FIT. How many of you really believe that the IRS is only going to take 25%? My guess is 35%, so plan on forking over a few more mill to the Feds.

One question for my Mega Millions tax planning....is lottery winnings... [ More ]

Comment #21

awwcrap — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:15:26 GMT

Passing thru illinois,,,bought a 15 dollar dream(multi-draw)on megamillions.

Comment #20

One2Adore — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:46:50 GMT

Thanks, Todd

Comment #19

Todd — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:41:53 GMT

You can agree to split the prize any way you wish, but it must be in writing before the drawing.

If it's only verbal it will likely not hold up in court.

Comment #18

One2Adore — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:35:22 GMT

Todd, Lotto Guru that you are...

I have a question that you may or may not be able to answer for me. If three people contribute money to buy lottery tickets, can they split the winnings based on how much they contributed? For example, a friend contributes $2, my husband and I contribute $4 each to make a purchase of 10 dollars worth of tickets. Can we then split the winnings 20-40-40?

Thanks

Comment #17

Todd — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:07:06 GMT

A few comments:

Did you all see the sweet second prize that the California 5+0 winner got? If not, you should check out the USA Mega drawing information page. I really like those parimutuel prizes in California (at least for the higher tiers). Sometimes the winners don't get as much, but they also have a shot at a much higher amount, as happened last night. Hopefully those looking for after-tax amounts are checking out the Jackpot Analysis page. Don't guess how much you'd get look it up! For... [ More ]

Comment #16

Captain Lotto — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:21:10 GMT

Powerball is $100 million. What's that, chump change

Comment #15

Omniscient — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:47:42 GMT

Everyone loves a party! Especially me! woohoo

LOL

Muuust ...Wiiiiiin..the... Lottoooo...

Omniscient

Comment #14

spy153 — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:18:12 GMT

'I owe, I owe and off to work I go..(whistles)'

I'd like to see you at a party

Comment #13

Unreasonable — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:13:16 GMT

The 270 is a lot of money. Here in Jersey its $123,000,000 after taxes. Since i already know its mine I plan on investing $100 mil, giving away about 10 to 13 mil, spending the other 10 mil on a nicer house and toys, and then just look for other investments as a full time job. Full time means when I am not on vacation most of the year.

Even invested in something reasonably safe like municipal bonds will give a return of 4.5 to 6.5 percent without taxes. thats 4.5 to 6.5 mil a year. plent... [ More ]

Comment #12

Omniscient — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:05:58 GMT

That sure is alot of money,$270 Mil. I'd take the lump sum, maybe like 130 million after taxes and take 10 percent off the top for myself and invest the other 90% and just let it grow in a $billion$ within the next 10-15 years and live off the interest for the rest of my life. The 10%, $13 Mil, will be plenty to live off while the rest of the nest egg grows with compounding interest.

But knowing my luck, I'd only win a free ticket... sigh... it's nice to dream I guess. <-- yawn ..ok,ok...I... [ More ]

Comment #11

RJOh — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:45:38 GMT

I will be contributing $20 to the cause and hoping it return more than $2-$3.

Comment #10

spy153 — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:36:59 GMT

I would like to see a virginia winner as well..... as long as it was me.

Comment #9

chasingadream — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:34:12 GMT

it would be nice to see a 300mill jackpot this year

Comment #8

ThatScaryChick — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:26:10 GMT

Oops, I didn't know that.

Comment #7

dumars798 — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:24:04 GMT

270 million

....WOW

Comment #6

Todd — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:23:25 GMT

That would be difficult, seeing as they don't even have a state lottery in Alaska, let alone Mega Millions

Comment #5

ThatScaryChick — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:19:49 GMT

Actually, it would be neat to see an Alaskan win a huge jackpot.

Comment #4

jeffrey — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:29:56 GMT

Time for an Ohio winner again.

Comment #3

hearsetrax — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:30:23 GMT

me -> <-s5thomps

I swear @ times thars a conspiracy to never let it hit in Virginia not even foe the smaller $250k and $10k prizes

Comment #2

s5thomps — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:49:18 GMT

Looks like I will have to make history and be the first Alaskan to win the Mega Millions

Comment #1

Bagent — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:43:19 GMT

Well, it looks like it's time to go across the Columbia river and buy some MM tickets

$270 Million: Mega Millions lottery jackpot raised again

Lottery Post — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:41:03 GMT

The jackpot in the multi-state Mega Millions lottery game was increased to a whopping $270 million Wednesday, when all the tickets sold for the Tuesday night drawing failed to win the top prize.

A Mega Millions lottery ticket wins the jackpot by matching all five lotto numbers plus the Mega Ball. The next drawing will be Friday.

There were 15 second-prize winners from Tuesday night's drawing: 1 from California, 1 from Georgia, 1 from Maryland, 1 from Massachusetts, 2 from Michigan, 3 from... [ More ]