$250 MILLION: Powerball lottery jackpot ramps up

Comment #118

CDanaT — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:53:01 GMT

Now at 310 Million !!!!!!!!................$125 million( and change) after taxes !!!!!.......... I can live comfortably on that

Comment #117

Simba774 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:36:33 GMT

Dear Santa. I'm sorry to bother you while you're on vacation, but it's time for us as in my family to win this! I promise I will not blow the money. That's not even in me. I will admit some years back, my parents, not me(I was still too underage to play) would have definitely blew the money, but they're smarter and live better lifestyles now. I just want a luxury apartment in the sky, a black on white drop top(outside black, inside white) some more pets and a new wardrobe to go with my old one o... [ More ]

Comment #116

dpoly1 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:53:58 GMT

and for Saturday ............

Comment #115

Lukep — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:54:49 GMT

Tonight Imma win the Jackpot! woooooo. Here is the number thats gonna come out 02 07 12 31 39 28

Comment #114

dpoly1 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:18:58 GMT

Take the cash! The entities that hold the guarantied annuities, can go broke! And the Dollar can crash! A friend of mine saw a $ trillion bill in Zimbabwe, and the money has an expiration date!

$101,000,000+ wire transfer in 4 to 6 weeks, here in Pennsylvania

Comment #113

HaveABall — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:13:11 GMT

, VenomV12, what you said is an example of you being a good general observer, in regards to the political repercussions of hiring expensive, yet ultimately unhelpful, government employees.

If one observes what leaders have done (apparently, doesn't matter which party they had been half or non-heartedly affiliated with) with monies received from county, state, and federal tax residential spenders; not much has been beneficial to the populace these past 120+ years!

That is the reason that f... [ More ]

Comment #112

HaveABall — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:23:41 GMT

Hello, OldSchoolPa, perhaps now would be a good time to flip your Illinois purchased Powerball ticket over. You'll need to read and realize that you can't use a mask (and probably not a colorful wig), because a person who signs the ticket is agreeing to the above paragraph that contains a sentence which reads: grants permission to use his/her name and LIKENESS in Lottery advertising.

Remember, that each STATE gets to write and ENFORCE what is required in their prize claiming process. If one... [ More ]

Comment #111

rad242 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:48:26 GMT

Things that make you go hmmm...

Comment #110

dpoly1 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:41:13 GMT

The dpoly1 lottery pool has 5 quick picks ............... more than usual, but I wanted to ...........

Wealth is not greed ....... it is opportunity

Comment #109

mcginnin56 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:09:12 GMT

Statistically, most wins including lotto pools, are with QP's. Just gotta keep on pluggin away.

Comment #108

NightStalker — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:12:27 GMT

Yeah, they were all quick picks. I do not want the responsibility of picking the numbers for the group. It is one thing to gamble with my money, but much more stressful using someone else's.

Comment #107

kapla — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:35:34 GMT

Wow how strange today is the 8th and we are @ 250M ... almost the same as 2006...

Comment #106

mcginnin56 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:22:11 GMT

Are your referring to how China (the country not the people), are violating the human rights of their youngest workers?

How is that racist.

Comment #105

kyokushin187 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:41:49 GMT

I was referring to mcginni's comment about Asians.

Comment #104

PrisonerSix — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:18:02 GMT

Isn't that the drawing Jack won? Don't be a Jack.

Comment #103

Kumo — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:57:22 GMT

No one can say with certainty, but if it were to roll 2 more times with no winner, we would very likely tie or break the old record.

Wed. Feb. 08, 2006 - $210M

Sat. Feb. 11, 2006 - $250M - up $40M from previous draw

Wed. Feb 15, 2006 - $300M - up $50M from previous draw

Sat. Feb 18, 2006 - $365M - up $65M from previous draw

Comment #102

Brcebrce — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:56:14 GMT

$100 million lump sum. That time agian. I got 2 tickets. Good luck to me. Does anyone else think about what they will do if they win when they fill out the slips

Comment #101

BBLL — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:27:37 GMT

If nobody when in the next 3 powerball how much will the jackpot be ? I know next saturday is the 6 year anniversity of Powerball largest jackpot at $365 million.

Comment #100

dpoly1 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:24:05 GMT

The Greed of Envy Occupy Wall Street crowd will still find you, because they have the right

Comment #99

mcginnin56 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:10:54 GMT

the same week the eventual PB winner OR winners come forward.

Comment #98

rdgrnr — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:38:18 GMT

What sounded racist

Comment #97

WesternRedDoug — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:21:17 GMT

I suppose if you are one of those that puts discretion and anonymity on the top of your priorities list, this would be great night to sneak off with the MM jackpot... Granted it'll be 1/10th the prize. If only you could figure out how to claim it the same week the eventual PB winners come forward.

Comment #96

dpoly1 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:12:23 GMT

Take lots of money ....................

You will see why the lottery helps with a Tommy Bahama collection

Comment #95

mcginnin56 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:33:17 GMT

How ignorant of me! I guess I've never worn Tommy Bahama garments in recent times. I will check out the malls tomorrow

Comment #94

CDanaT — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:09:27 GMT

Pass on the Bahamas, tommy or otherwise.....may have to take a trip to Costa Rica or New Zealand after spending several $$ in the good ole USA

Comment #93

dpoly1 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:58:33 GMT

Tommy Bahama is premium brand of clothing etc ........... but I would most likely visit to see how it is there!

I will take pictures

Comment #92

mcginnin56 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:51:35 GMT

Hope you make it to the Bahama's dpoly!..........send us a postcard if you should find the time.

Comment #91

dpoly1 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:36:08 GMT

Actually, if you move to Barbados or Aruba, you are pretty much spared the Hurricanes!

Good Luck Mon .................. Tommy Bahama here I come ........................

$101,000,000 + in paradise

It will be 5 o'clock 24/7/365 ..................

Comment #90

dpoly1 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:15:13 GMT

ROTFLOLing

Comment #89

OldSchoolPa — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:10:56 GMT

I.R.S. snoops...BHO lovers....can't you take a joke?!!! Why on Earth would I want to leave the beauty and stability of America to go to a region battered by seasonal hurricanes? Why would I want to live somewhere where there is no snow, the beaches are beautiful, and the women absolutely gorgeous? Why would I want to trade that for the wonderful seasonal weather of America, the beaches in a state about to fall into the ocean or get consumed by annual wildfires or the beaches of a state where I a... [ More ]

Comment #88

OldSchoolPa — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:59:16 GMT

Yes that is a shame when you compare that to our mostly unionized 8 to 10 hour shifts at attractive wages and benefits. But having been around the world and knowing that unemployment rate in some African countries and even Mexico is over 50 percent, and even the unemployment rate in China is starting to rise, I am sure there are many people who would happily work 34 hour shifts just to have a paying job. I am not saying it is right, but you have to understand it is a matter of supply and demand.... [ More ]

Comment #87

kapla — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:37:48 GMT

Good point - we turn a blind eye to the fact that all these 'cheap' dollar store/electronic goods have a HUGE human cost and no one wants to listen. Rather than pay the TRUE cost to have it made here, we think we are getting a bargain. And we wonder why there is so much unemployment here.

Hopefully the winner of Powerball will invest in American goods and products.

Comment #86

mcginnin56 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:16 GMT

Exactly. The biggest offender is the Chinese electronics giant Foxconn. The majority of all US electronics are subcontracted to these human rights violators. Apple, along with other computer companies can skirt these issues because of this practice.

It is not uncommon for these young Chinese teens to work up to 34 hour shifts. Many have deformed hands, carpel tunnel syndrome and other work related injuries because of the sheer intensity involved. Foxconn views the suicide nets, beatings for t... [ More ]

Comment #85

kyokushin187 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:50:05 GMT

wow! that sounded racist. that's why you'll never win, and just dream about the I possible.

Comment #84

rdgrnr — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:34:41 GMT

Well we won't uncork that jug til you git there, dk!

Chug-a-lug chug a lug

Makes ya wanna holler hidy hoe

Burns yer tummy don'tcha know

Chug-a-lug chug-a-lug

Comment #83

rdgrnr — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:10:59 GMT

I saw a show like that. The Chinamen are building their factories with company stores and apartments all in one highrise so the employees never have to leave the building. They live, work and shop all in the same building. No wonder they jump out the windows.

Comment #82

savagegoose — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:47:42 GMT

let the numbers be 1 2 3 4 5 pb 6 , see how many share a win

Comment #81

Lukep — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:33:32 GMT

I can only imagine how much difference i can do with all that money. Omg! Just thinking about it only make me think I already win it. I'm going to drop $30 On quick picks ticket on wednesday. I know there is great luck out there. I will keep believing that I will be the sole winner or share this staggering jackpot with somebody else. matter of fact, I really don't mind sharing it with four or more people. But Iguess no more than three people ever win a jackpot. Hey you never know maybr it might... [ More ]

Comment #80

dk1421 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:50:59 GMT

I want to go to that shindig!!!! I'd love to take a sip of Rdgrnrs moonshine

Comment #79

mcginnin56 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:33:25 GMT

Oh please don't bother yourself............. my big slice will taste so much better especially after I have won.!!! There are thousand's of celebrities you can get to, including SB athletes, just need the right hook, line and sinkers!

Walmart........go to China. Then you can pay your overworked, underpaid, slave driven 3rd class citizens only $3/hour to make you Multi- Trillionaires.

Along with the Apple electronic products/computers all being produced by Chinese teens working 80... [ More ]

Comment #78

luckydoc — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:04:59 GMT

Thanks for the Luck Piaceri - I wish you the same.

Comment #77

Simba774 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:22:14 GMT

I know he's doesn't live lavish, and you still cannot get to him that easily. You cannot get to wealthy people easily. I was watching the Super Bowl yesterday and you cannot get the Giant CEOs easily. The Walton family either. I'll send you a slice of my cake because you're not going to win the big one. That's going to me.

Comment #76

dpoly1 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:32:33 GMT

Please ............... I have to win ............... I have allot of time on my hands and no money to fill it (the time, that is) $101,000,000 + in the bank would be so very soothing .............

FYI:

Wealth is not Greed ........ Wealth is Opportunity!

Thank you kindly for all of the donations ...........

Comment #75

mcginnin56 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:26:49 GMT

In the word's of OUR HERO Gordon Gekko, from Wall Street ; GREED IS GOOD!!!

I'm with you on that psykomo, it's never enough!!! ( Expletive) only $500,000,000,000.00 only

$1,000,000,000,000,000.00 will do.

i

Comment #74

rdgrnr — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:14:34 GMT

I keep tryin' dpoly1, but sometimes it's like what the Warden said in Cool Hand Luke:

What we got heah... is a failyeah to communicate.... some men... you jest cain't reach.

And that's the way it is with true libs - it's a mental defect - they honestly believe the nonsense that they spew. They're incapable of rational thought and they're easily influenced and/or indoctrinated by slick politicos who prey on their hyper-emotional, touchy-feely psyches.

Venom (ooooh! scary! lol) pr... [ More ]

Comment #73

Arrowhead — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:10:10 GMT

Venom's a moron. I highly doubt in the history of lottery play there's a winner who regretted staying anonymous. The flip side of that is strewn with people who were leached upon and had lives disrupted, if not ruined.

Comment #72

psykomo — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:50:33 GMT

1 2 3 ON d ROAD AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!

HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!

GREED IS ON MY MIND again

Comment #71

rdgrnr — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:49:51 GMT

Well, Venom (wow, you sound really dangerous and stuff)...

Good one Arrowhead, LMAO

Comment #70

dpoly1 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:45:16 GMT

rdgrnr ............ you are so very wise ...................... let them know the truth !

.......... and actually, before that Progressive Demon, Woodrow Wilson, there was no income tax! So taxes have been allot lower .................

I like facts .................

Comment #69

rdgrnr — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:36:43 GMT

Ahh Jeeeze, another whining, malcontented, ne'er-do-well, democrat loser. And this one's extra stupid.

Whatsamatter bunky, food stamps run out already?

Do you ever read what you write?

How about this beauty? ----- ...more guns have been sold then ever...

And you think that's because democrats are Pro Second Amendment? You really have no clue, do you?

Run along Numbnuts, I think that guy you like on PMSNBC is on - Rachel Mancow.

Comment #68

CDanaT — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:49:38 GMT

I have to agree on a lake home, and maybe one up in the Mtns on 100 acres someplace where I can spot a Bigfoot and do some hunting and fishing. Snowmobiles, ATVs, mancave,,,Peace n quiet or invite the family/friends over for a big shindig ......That gal that won the l112 mill a few years ago from CA and gave a 3rd to her brother father, walked away with 22.5 mil and she was looking at a used jet for 5 mill.....I was thinking that on this jackpot after taxes I could get one of those toys without

Comment #67

Kumo — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:45:51 GMT

Oh I hear ya DP, I was just reinforcing MC's arguement that Mr. Buffett leads a relatively modest lifestyle.

I've had a dream to eventually build my own relatively modest 5 bedroom home, complete with a small family theater, gym and gaming/LAN room tucked away in the basement. I'd have to pay the contractor extra to reinforce the structure to withstand our clay rich Texas soils. My major challenge would be in making it look like I built up my wealth over time to remain a faceless winner.... [ More ]

Comment #66

dpoly1 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:20:19 GMT

Someone that understands ........... how refreshing ...........................

I like very large homes, but would be happier with the privacy that would be afforded to me by purchasing somewhat smaller homes in multiple locations ........... perhaps 1 at the lake , 1 in the southwest, 1 near the ocean /or 1 near my hometown ............ mind you, I am not talking singlewides, but when you purchase too big there are too many people around to help maintain the property.

I am thinking nothin... [ More ]

Comment #65

CDanaT — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:11:17 GMT

I hear ya DP, the war dept( aka the wife) has said she wants to go get a new vehicle just for the sake of being able to write a check out that day. She said she will purchase it from the sales person that treats her the nicest. Guess that is sorta being footloose and fancy free with money.....For me, it will be houses in 3-5 states (gotta make the rounds and share the wealth ).......Don't want to stay in one place too long, maybe 2-4 months..besides, after doing all that buying and furnishing of... [ More ]

Comment #64

mcginnin56 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:11:12 GMT

It's okay Kumo........... Warren and/or his wife will still be very excited to help us out with the butter/eggs for my victory cake

Comment #63

mcginnin56 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:07:43 GMT

I would say more like $320M; lotto fever will be kicking in come Wednesday.

Comment #62

dpoly1 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:57:10 GMT

It is up to the eventual winner/s to live as they please ............ no matter what life style they choose .......... it will be their money! Jealousy and Envy will try to dictate whether they are living as regular people!

If you want a new used F-150 a new modular home, that is fine ............... as for me ............. I will keep some of the persons that provide luxury items employed and enjoy prosperity as I wish! After all, this is still kinda The United States of America!

Reme... [ More ]

Comment #61

Kumo — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:51:51 GMT

I remember reading an article where the property was currently appraised at $750,000. Even in that case it's still a middle class home in many of the major metropolitan centers of the country. I was paying $1100 per month on a very small studio apartment (1 room, small kitchen, full bath) when I lived in the DC area a couple of years ago.

Comment #60

dpoly1 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:44:38 GMT

Being concerned for the security of yourself and your family is not being paranoid!

I had one of Barry Sorento's minions tell me that he had the right to come to my house and Take what I want ! And I live in my $35,000 starter house ........... not exactly living like the 1

Comment #59

Kumo — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:30:47 GMT

If there is a $1,000,000. door prize, I am so going to be there, lol.

I never understood people that are so paranoid about their identity being revealed if they win the lottery. If you are that paranoid, don't play, problem solved.

There are thousands of people worth hundreds of millions and even billions of dollars all over this country and all over the world and they exist just fine. Most of them live in regular homes with no gates, no guards and drive regular cars and go regula... [ More ]

Comment #58

OldSchoolPa — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:29:50 GMT

First of all, I mainly distrust certain Americans because of their blind allegiance to the human messiah, the great transformer, the illegitimate NP prize winner. But paranoid? Not at all. The difference between my current and future lifestyle and that of a lot of Americans is that I travel to places and come into contact with people who are seeking a big payout somehow. They view foreigners as people with deep pocket, and should they somehow find out about my wealth, bad things would likely hap... [ More ]

Comment #57

CDanaT — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:52:49 GMT

I am sorta partial towards that new Acura NSX that I saw during the superbowl ....funny thing, so is my kid (rotten lil monster)...already put in the demand for it when I win...Cant even get a new toy and the offspring wants it !!!! I'll trick em though and buy a used 79 chevy chevette and hide it under a car cover in the garage saying its the only birthday present I am buying ..uncover it on that joyous day and watch the facial expressions go from being extatic to looking like they are headed t... [ More ]

Comment #56

dpoly1 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:07:47 GMT

I would increase my moblility with a 2012 991 Carrera S !

and as you can see, I am dressed very nicely! That is really me in the pic

Comment #55

CDanaT — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:44 GMT

Amen DP....pay my taxes now, watch the pooooolice and the taxman catch me....Im MOBILE

Comment #54

LottoGuyBC — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:42:12 GMT

prolly btwn $300M $315M

Comment #53

dpoly1 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:40:09 GMT

Priceless

Comment #52

CDanaT — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:32:29 GMT

If there isn't a winner this time, whats the next increase going up to ? Over 300 ?....aint happenin, since I purchased the winning ticket !!! Lump sum, here I come

Comment #51

GambleToRamble — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:26:38 GMT

I would love to see this jackpot go to a large pool... a large pool in my new backyard

Comment #50

fwlawrence — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:09:42 GMT

Now to go and pick up my $100 I won on a scratch-off I bought yesterday.

Comment #49

dpoly1 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:09:11 GMT

Not if the Democrats get their wish to punish the 1% , the Greed of Envy would take 90% if they could! Not to mention the very real possibility of the devaluation of the $!

Socialism breeds mediocrity ........................

This needs to go to one person in a lump sum ................. drive the dingbats batty!

and yes ....... I am a big spender ............ $4 on the chance for a $101,000,000 + wire tranfer to my bank account ................

Comment #48

fwlawrence — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:01:40 GMT

I am taking the annuity after I win. Over $5 million a year after taxes. I can't begin to spend that.

Comment #47

dpoly1 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:35:58 GMT

You seem to forget that the Democratic Regressives want to raise taxes and punish the wealthy !

I say lump sum all the way ............... and it should necessarily go to an evil Republican like meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee (one winner please, to drive the nuts like Dennis Kucinich over the edge)

being part of the Newly Green($$$$$) 1% ............. Priceless !!!!!!!!

This is not being extravagant ....... I just want to preserve a piece of history

Comment #46

cgraphix1 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:19:59 GMT

Hmmm, Annutiy or Lump Sum??? Personaly, I think I'd take the Annuity. On average that comes out to $694,444 Per MONTH for the next 30 years! Yeah, I suppose I could live off that. Forget taking the Lump Sum, and than trying to double your money, when there is a guaranteed way to pull in a Quarter Billion...

Heck, I just hope that me and whoever hits the jackpot have the same Numbers picked out

Comment #45

mcginnin56 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:21:57 GMT

Were they all just quick pick's

Comment #44

NightStalker — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:19:36 GMT

We had an office pool for the PB drawing on Saturday. It's the first time in over 10 years we have done it. We had 17 of the 27 employees get in on it. I would expect that since the JP went up, so will the participation number.

For those interested, we didn't win anything. Didn't even have 2 number on one line. But with the increased JP is increased hope

Comment #43

mcginnin56 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:17:38 GMT

Actually you probably could go knocking on Warren's door for butter. Although one of the world's richest men, he still resides in a very modest 5 bedroom stucco un-gated home in Omaha, Nebraska in which he originally paid only $31,000. He is also known to be a very down to earth man among his neighbor's.

Oh and while your there, would you mind terribly asking him if he could also spare an egg or two? I'm baking a celebration cake for myself for this Wednesday's Powerball, which I intend to wi... [ More ]

Comment #42

Simba774 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:38:32 GMT

I never knew Mansions and Penthouses were considered regular homes since only wealthy people live in them and they cost millions. Yes, it's usually a gate around their mansions and they have protection. I don't know who told you having lots of money does not put one in danger or most rich people don't live different from the rest of us. You think you can just go and knock on Warren Buffett's door and ask him for butter

Comment #41

Simba774 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:19:01 GMT

Illinois keeps showing that new PB commercial. Okay you keep saying this state will see more winners, then let me hit it on wednesday! Let Feb. 8 2012 be the day my life changes forever. There was one jackpot winner sold by the Illinois lottery. Not NY, not Cali or Mass, but the Illinois lottery. We would keep quite and start packing the next day. Even though we're not going public, I still don't believe we should stay in our old place until we find a new house. We're moving into a new apartment... [ More ]

Comment #40

Arrowhead — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:51:09 GMT

Well, Venom (wow, you sound really dangerous and stuff) , you appear to be the type who'd enjoy telling the world about your big winnings, so post your name and address on here after hitting it large, and invite us all to your grand party to celebrate.

Comment #39

VenomV12 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:32:00 GMT

So let me get this straight, no one knows who the billionaires and multi-millionaires are in this country and where they live?

No one knows about all the pro athletes, musicians and actors and what they make in salary or anything?

All the Fortune 500 executives that are on TV all the time and whose salaries and bonuses are reported in the Annual Reports or reported on CNBC, no one knows about them either?

And these guy's homes are frequently posted on multiple celebrity and other real e... [ More ]

Comment #38

VenomV12 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:21:16 GMT

OMG people like you crack me up.

The Republicans spend trillions of dollars on defense and other contracts, where do you think that money comes from, out of the thin air?

Newsflash, they want your money just as bad, more actually.

Tax rate is the lowest rate it has ever been and more guns have been sold then ever, but yeah right, Democrats are taxing us more and taking away our guns..

Do you people every pick up a book or read a newspaper?

BTW, if the dollar is collapsing it is b... [ More ]

Comment #37

Arrowhead — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:14:28 GMT

Difference being all those billionaires/millionaries don't have their name and hometown shown in neon lights on local/national television, in print media and of course across the internet, where it lives forever. I wouldn't consider it paranoia; I would consider it a wise decision that basically leaves you alone to share the news of your good fortune with those you and you alone choose to share that information with.

Comment #36

rdgrnr — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:08:52 GMT

Hell no, if the democrats win, they'll come up with some excuse to take it away from ya.

And even if they don't take it away, they'll bring about the collapse of the dollar anyway.

Land's cheap and they ain't makin' anymore of it.

Load up on good bottom land.

Comment #35

mcginnin56 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:03:02 GMT

No.

Comment #34

Arrowhead — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:01:28 GMT

Anybody out there consider taking the annuity with this level of payout? Just curious...

Comment #33

VenomV12 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:39:12 GMT

I never understood people that are so paranoid about their identity being revealed if they win the lottery. If you are that paranoid, don't play, problem solved.

There are thousands of people worth hundreds of millions and even billions of dollars all over this country and all over the world and they exist just fine. Most of them live in regular homes with no gates, no guards and drive regular cars and go regular places like everyone else.

And who cares if people ask you for money? There... [ More ]

Comment #32

KY Floyd — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:12:09 GMT

The PB record isn't really $365 milion. Those winners (like almost all winners) took the cash value. Interest rates at that time were a lot higher, and the cash value was just under $180 million. With todays interest rates the cash value will pass that at about $270 million. Unless sales are far lower than they expect, a roll will probably push it well beyond that. At $2 we don't know what changes we'll see with the people who aren't really lottery players but take a chance when it gets really b... [ More ]

Comment #31

rdgrnr — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:01:14 GMT

Nah, I'm a conventional weapon kinda guy, lol.

I might consider some really radical conventional weapons though, like that 905 in jarasan's blog.

Bet I could make skunk soup with one shot with that dadgum thing.

Comment #30

OldSchoolPa — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:45:08 GMT

Heart attacks are bad whether you are rich or poor. I know the thought of coming into such a huge amount of money can be unsettling for some people, which is why I always check to see if the jackpot was hit, and if so, where right away before I even look at my tickets and compare them to numbers drawn. That way, I know whether or not I still have a chance or if I am going to say, Oh well, maybe next drawing... kind of like Cubs fans say every year the Cubs either don't make the pennant race or f... [ More ]

Comment #29

gogidolim — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:21:45 GMT

Hey Ridge, now it's your chance to own your personal nuclear arsenal. :D

Comment #28

Carl8080 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:50:09 GMT

Bought one 2 dollars quick pick and I got

15 as the first number of the white row, and 7 as the red ball . I almost had a heart attack this morning because it looks like I had it, but then again it was a total winning of 4 dollars.

Comment #27

rdgrnr — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:41:29 GMT

Actually, statistics show that pools very rarely win compared to individuals.

And when they do it's always a big nightmare getting your money.

Comment #26

savagegoose — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:07:35 GMT

seeing you have a subscription, i hope you win the 250M next draw, and the $40M the following week,

just for the giggles.

Comment #25

Kumo — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:31:41 GMT

Not to mention remaining anonymous. The winner(s) may attempt keep his/her mouth shut on the subject, but with that much money, there is bound to be someone that will uncover their secret.

A name change and a move to another state might be in order to preserve one's sanity.

Comment #24

rad242 — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:08:10 GMT

I agree

Comment #23

NoShame — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:54:17 GMT

I can't imagine one person winning a jackpot if it surpassed $400million. It would likely go to a large pool or multiple persons.

Comment #22

maringoman — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:52:59 GMT

I was wondering if I was the only one who stayed away after the changes. Good luck man

Comment #21

weshar75 — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:48:26 GMT

I just bought my two tickets for wednesday with powerplay so come on $2 million or jackpot. Good luck to all who play.-weshar75

Comment #20

TheRightPrice — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:01:44 GMT

Comment #19

sandia — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:29:17 GMT

It did not hit yesterday, the jackpot that is. Now it is in a range give or take, should it have been through the consecutive rollovers, at half the current ticket price. I expected the rollover to have been a bit higher. The executives failed to execute their well intentioned plan, I suppose. Nonetheless, not many people will turn their nose on the lovely jackpot price, the increase in ticket price be darned!

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