$356 MILLION: Mega Millions lottery jackpot nears record

Comment #449

Jill34786 — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:17:35 GMT

YoungNRich,

Jusr curious? if last Tuesday was your first an last $100.00 of tickets, how did you win 250k on Friday's drawing? it sounded like you were done forever playing the PB or MM.

Comment #448

wizeguy — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:41:10 GMT

Yes, I have noticed a few times my page count was different than others reporting here.

Comment #447

haymaker — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:57:53 GMT

OK, so ppl. should predict # of posts instead of pages

Comment #446

wizeguy — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:08:06 GMT

I only have 18 pages in this thread. I'd guess it depends on your screen resolution how many posts per page there are. Todd would probably know for sure.

Comment #445

gocart1 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:13:04 GMT

Ol well .....I was close at betting 34 pages on this thread....only got to 30 pages.....Like most of my lotto tickets say at the self check station.... sorry not a winner ....lol

Comment #444

WWWBUKTN — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:23:18 GMT

I have five tickets. Three were quick picks on different tickets from three different places that I happened to stop at. The fourth is my standard numbers I've always played in Mega Millions and the Powerball although I had to change them for Powerball as the number thirty seven no longer exists. The last ticket was picked by closing my eyes while filling out a sheet and hitting five numbers with the pencil. I used my favorite baseball player for the Mega Ball.

I think I have all angles cove... [ More ]

Comment #443

sirbrad — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:48:41 GMT

I was going by the mediocre rise of the jackpots since the MM has gotten so high. Apparently you are the ONLY one who played it then. I think the majority of the ppoulation find that spending $1.00 for a chance at $360 million is a lot better deal.

Comment #442

sirbrad — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:46:21 GMT

Not trying to burst bubbles just stating the facts based on what I have seen here for many years. As soon I win I will post that I won just to prive that an LP member can actually win a huge jackpot. Lol.

Comment #441

ashabug725 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:05:25 GMT

No i don't believe so

Comment #440

Simba774 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:37:04 GMT

What's up with folks bringing up politics on a website about the LOTTERY? There are many political websites waiting for their opinions.

Comment #439

fwlawrence — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:32:52 GMT

30 pages-438 comments Is this a record for number of comments

Comment #438

rdgrnr — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:29:14 GMT

You got a deal, brother

Comment #437

Brcebrce — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:43:48 GMT

Lottery Fairy huh? Thank you. That's beyond helpful.

Comment #436

Nikkicute — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:11:40 GMT

Yep and I'm blowing passed most of them because as usual a good lotto thread turns political.

Government blah blah blah, Obama blah blah blah, sooooo freaken boring

Comment #435

Nikkicute — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:01:38 GMT

Hey Joshuacloak!! YOUR RIGHT!! lol they raised the jackpot, how exciting!!!

Let's get them L.P.

Comment #434

ashabug725 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:12:51 GMT

I wouldn't even know how to act in that situation... id eventually move on... but seeing the numbers i normally play and thinking i won... Sheesh.... that'd b hard

Comment #433

CDanaT — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:12:11 GMT

I can concur with you Brees.....just haven't finalized the list of good family members...Yet..only a handful of who NOT to choose from

Comment #432

brees2012 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:09:43 GMT

Many many moons ago , My sister in law , wanted my brother to get her tickets too , she had picked out

numbers, well he didn't , and if he did , they would of been millonaires , and to this day , he's still feeling

bad...............They buy tickets occassionally ..........

Comment #431

brees2012 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:03:49 GMT

I m ready to win it all ............Everything is planned

Comment #430

dallascowboyfan — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:42:48 GMT

that's good, nice SUV

Comment #429

CDanaT — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:20:40 GMT

well...if thats going to be happening, then god bless America and eveready

Comment #428

gocart1 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:11:06 GMT

Yes, it was close but no cigar.........wo hell .......I had bet 34 pages before the new thread came out ..

Comment #427

ashabug725 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:39:28 GMT

Comment #426

Jill34786 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:34:22 GMT

426 replies is still pretty strong

Comment #425

ashabug725 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:29:43 GMT

So close to 34 pages before jackpot raised

Comment #424

ashabug725 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:28:04 GMT

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that did sound pretty dirty i suppose!!! lol... bf will b at work so it'll just b me

Comment #423

Jill34786 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:11:22 GMT

My husband and I have never watched a MM or PB drawing. We buy our tickets when the jackpot gets big and check our numbers if FL or GA has a jackpot winner. If not, we just keep them in the nightstand and verify them once we have accumulated a small stack.

We both realize the astronomical odds but still contribute a few dollars on these big jackpots...if we are lucky enough to hit so be it but if not life goes on

Comment #422

KSplayer — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:01:36 GMT

Comment #421

rad242 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:59:06 GMT

The MM Jackpot just rolled again to $363m Cash Value: $259.8m

Comment #420

Carl8080 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:56:46 GMT

It went Up to 363 millions now.

Comment #419

CDanaT — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:55:43 GMT

scratching head I wonder if Ash is talking about the jackpot or sumpin else

Comment #418

ashabug725 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:53:26 GMT

getting antsy!!! i live n an apartment so i won't b able to scream at the top of my lungs at 1030 at night.... i can just imagine all the emotion ill b having Tuesday evening

Comment #417

CDanaT — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:52:33 GMT

almost 260 in cash............... ain't that a hoot ????.... just imagine the fun I will have with THAT

Comment #416

connlottery — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:49:54 GMT

Anyone else think MM ups these numbers as we get closer to generate buzz to sell more tickets? Seems like a marketing move. Glad to see it increase.

Comment #415

BBLL — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:47:43 GMT

363 gettinng closer to 400

Comment #414

KSplayer — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:46:31 GMT

The MM website says 363 with a cash option 259

Comment #413

mightwin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:43:29 GMT

Just rolled by a billboard in toledo mega is listed at 363 million anyone else have this amount somewhere

Comment #412

THRIFTY — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:39:59 GMT

Tao Te Ching.

Forty-four

Fame or self: Which matters more?

Self or wealth: Which is more precious?

Gain or loss: Which is more painful?

He who is attached to things will suffer much.

He who saves will suffer heavy loss.

A contented man is never disappointed.

He who knows when to stop does not find himself in trouble.

He will stay forever safe.

Comment #411

CDanaT — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:39:53 GMT

Well Sandi dahhlin......positive thinking leads to positive results, imho...........to h*ll with 175 million odds against my 6 numbers..there's one for me and I am focused on that.....besides, either I win it all or I don't.............. simple works just perfect, keeps the drama away

Comment #410

sandia — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:25:41 GMT

Wow, folks busy shopping for their sweet rides already. Don't you love huge jackpots?

I am a simple woman, a lovely cyenna would do for me....***big grin

Comment #409

ashabug725 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:24:48 GMT

Right there w ya ksp!!! or a Nissan armada or murano.. again with dvd player for the kiddos

Comment #408

ashabug725 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:20:52 GMT

haha

Comment #407

rad242 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:15:04 GMT

Lol! Wait until it rolls over on Tuesday. I think we may hit 1,000

Comment #406

Arrowhead — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:11:30 GMT

This, I promise, will be my one and only 'political' post on this thread---

Complete and total mismanagement at the top---the unwillingness to build cars with an eye for creativity and changing economic climates (ie. gas efficiency) ruined GM and Chrysler more than anything the UAW ever did.

But both companies have made changes and improvements and Americans are buying cars again from American-based companies. And yes, the unions made the neccesary sacrifices to help make that happen.... [ More ]

Comment #405

KSplayer — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:08:26 GMT

My husband is thinking about an F350 and i would love to be able to restore a 54 Ford Pickup

Comment #404

KSplayer — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:04:39 GMT

Yup they are even found a dealer close by

Comment #403

CDanaT — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:04:26 GMT

I'm sorta split....maybe a new F250 supercrew 4x4 and the new Acura NSX...... and then going back in time to a fully restored Olds 442......and if I can find one...an old Ford Pinto for target practice

Comment #402

mcginnin56 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:03:15 GMT

Wow at this pace, this should be one of the longest threads in recent LP history

Comment #401

dallascowboyfan — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:02:14 GMT

KS, is Lincoln still making the Navigator? I haven's seen any new models lately.

Comment #400

KSplayer — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:00:07 GMT

I'm thinking a Lincoln Navigator would work just fine for me i would even go for the DVD players in the head rest for the kids.

Comment #399

THRIFTY — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:59:41 GMT

Tao Te Ching.

Seventy-three

A brave and passionate man will kill or be killed.

A brave and calm man will always preserve life.

Of these two which is good and which is harmful?

Some things are not favored by heaven. Who knows why?

Even the sage is unsure of this.

The Tao of heaven does not strive, and yet it overcomes.

It does not speak, and yet is answered.

It does not ask, yet is supplied with all its needs.

It seems to have no aim and yet its purpose is fulfill... [ More ]

Comment #398

Jill34786 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:59:01 GMT

I'm with you on your sentiments toward the UAW. My husband still patronizes Chevrolet and his Corvette but I am perfectly content with my 911

Comment #397

dallascowboyfan — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:57:09 GMT

....LOL...

Comment #396

dallascowboyfan — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:55:07 GMT

Yep

Comment #395

CDanaT — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:53:30 GMT

Exchanging of ideas, beliefs, opinions and information. Who would have ever thought that

Comment #394

dpoly1 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:53:01 GMT

The UAW bankrupted GM and Chrysler ................... they can pound salt ..................

Besides, I will purchase some German cars also ............

BTW, people in Pittsburgh are employed transporting, selling and maintaining the lovely British cars

Comment #393

mcginnin56 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:51:58 GMT

= buy Bentley's = help British economy = less economic stimulus for

Comment #392

VenomV12 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:49:27 GMT

Almost 400 comments? Seriously

Comment #391

Arrowhead — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:48:40 GMT

It's always nice when the boss has your best interests at heart...

Comment #390

CDanaT — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:48:19 GMT

The car maybe helping another country, but the gas used wont be and registrations wont be and the sales tax wont be and the sales commission wont be,the labor for repairs by the mechanic wont be, the place where its stored wont be,.....Gotta take the good with the bad.....but the houses with garages that will be built to store that vehicle sure will be helping the economy

Comment #389

Arrowhead — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:40:40 GMT

To each his own, but a new Jeep Cherokee (yeah, I'd splurge for the leather interior, haha) for me and Cadillac CTS or Chrysler 300 for the wife would do just fine in this house.

Comment #388

Cletu$2 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:33:39 GMT

Who's economy will you be helping by buying those ugly British cars ?Not America's.

Comment #387

CDanaT — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:32:34 GMT

Aaaaaaaaamen Ash.............gotta believe.....its my turn to win the jackpot on Tuesday .....but if I don't, then I hope one of the people on here have those 6 little numbers on a single line

Comment #386

dpoly1 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:28:42 GMT

I will chill the Asti Spumante tomorrow ..........................

Comment #385

mcginnin56 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:28:21 GMT

Exactly ash, which is why I'm praying that if enough of my bubbles don't get burst, I can use them as my stairway to the heaven and the stars.

(I would even settle for just our closest star Alpha Centauri). Thanks for your concern.

Comment #384

ashabug725 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:21:27 GMT

U can't reach the stars if u keep your feet on the ground mcginnin

Comment #383

dpoly1 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:09:00 GMT

Alrighty then ........... this will force me to go on a road trip to town .............

Comment #382

Jill34786 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:02:11 GMT

We will be doing the same thing as well. A little road trip to GA for some MM tickets then a pit stop in Jacksonville to visit friends and feast on Mayport fried shrimp

Comment #381

KSplayer — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:58:12 GMT

Well i told my husband one of two things had to happen this month either his boss would actually retire (like he has been saying for the last 2 years and said he would be retired before March got here) or we would win a big jackpot in the lottery.....well his boss still hasn't retired so guess it is the lottery

Comment #380

dpoly1 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:58:07 GMT

..................... and still married ................................

Comment #379

dallascowboyfan — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:55:30 GMT

I promise money only to the CEO ................ my wife ......................

Such a wise man dpoly.......

Comment #378

dpoly1 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:52:30 GMT

She works to provide for the health insurance ................................

Comment #377

dpoly1 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:50:46 GMT

When the rich spend extravagantly, the people that provide extravagant things work and prosper!

If the Community Organizer gets his way, and CEO's don't use Corporate Jets ........... what will the people that provide, fly and maintain those jets do for work?

I recently attended the annual employee appreciation dinner hosted by the company that employs my wife. It was a moderately extravagant business casual affair that employed over a dozen persons! Business drives the economy, not Govern... [ More ]

Comment #376

CDanaT — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:47:09 GMT

Thanks DP, appreciate camradey........the ceo =s the wife............isn't she also a part of the war dept. ?? ...... Hope the funds come your way if they don't land in my area first.

Comment #375

THRIFTY — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:46:56 GMT

Tao Te Ching (Te).

The great Way is easy,

yet people prefer the side paths.

Be aware when things are out of balance.

Stay centered within the Tao.

When rich speculators prosper

While farmers lose their land;

when government officials spend money

on weapons instead of cures;

when the upper class is extravagant and irresponsible

while the poor have nowhere to turn-

all this is robbery and chaos.

It is not in keeping with the Tao.

Comment #374

THRIFTY — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:42:19 GMT

Tao Te Ching (Te).

Fame or integrity: which is more important?

Money or happiness: which is more valuable?

Success of failure: which is more destructive?

If you look to others for fulfillment,

you will never truly be fulfilled.

If your happiness depends on money,

you will never be happy with yourself.

Be content with what you have;

rejoice in the way things are.

When you realize there is nothing lacking,

the whole world belongs to you.

Comment #373

THRIFTY — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:32:52 GMT

Tao Te Ching (Tao).

Do you want to improve the world?

I don't think it can be done.

The world is sacred.

It can't be improved.

If you tamper with it, you'll ruin it.

If you treat it like an object, you'll lose it.

There is a time for being ahead,

a time for being behind;

a time for being in motion,

a time for being at rest;

a time for being vigorous,

a time for being exhausted;

a time for being safe,

a time for being in danger.

The Master... [ More ]

Comment #372

dpoly1 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:32:17 GMT

I promise money only to the CEO ................ my wife ...................... I will surely inbibe a very small libation in honor of my 2 fellow Appalachian Americans!

Mach Schnell

Comment #371

BuyLow — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:31:14 GMT

I have 3 lines from GA and 2 on the way from CA, gonna make a roadtrip tomorrow to get a few more in GA.

Comment #370

CDanaT — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:28:18 GMT

something like that

Comment #369

CDanaT — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:26:36 GMT

Hey DP...I grew up within 10 miles of the Appalachians......Can I get in on this pact ???.a toast of Jack ...and after you, ridge or I win the jackpot, the winner gives the 2 losers a million each

Comment #368

dpoly1 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:25:53 GMT

My blood pressure and pulse were already up!

A win would allow for some relaxation to lower them!

I will just close the blinds for the naked Happy Dance ............

No screams ........... perhaps a cheshire grin or 2 ................

Comment #367

BuyLow — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:25:23 GMT

How did you get another ticket? Road trip

Comment #366

THRIFTY — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:23:37 GMT

Tao Te Ching.

The ancient Masters were profound and subtle.

Their wisdom was unfathomable.

There is no way to describe it;

all we can describe is their appearance.

They were careful

as someone crossing an iced-over stream.

Alert as a warrior in enemy territory.

Courteous as a guest.

Fluid as melting ice.

Shapable as a block of wood.

Receptive as a valley.

Clear as a glass of water.

Do you have the patience to wait

till your mud settles and the w... [ More ]

Comment #365

sandia — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:21:51 GMT

The sales are brisk, between yesterday and this morning on my way to work, my favorite convenience store was filled with hopefuls. It might very much jump by a few millions before the end of the workday.

Oh and about keeping calm? You my trusted LP family members from your excited chatter, might need to visit your physician before hand, blood pressures are going to be up in anticipation and should a winner be among us, well, I shall get my earplugs ready because the excited scream(s) will

Comment #364

dpoly1 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:11:17 GMT

Hey Ridge ........... let's make an Appalachian American Pact .............. I grew up at the base of Chestnut Ridge ................ whichever one of us wins, has a little Jack in honor of the other Appalachian American!

I will even have a small libation in honor of my friend hearsetrax ..................

I plan on bailing out the purveyors of Tommy Bahama, Bentley, Sea Ray, FlexJet 25, lakeside real estate, silver, gold, platinum, palladium ...............

Let's go Green the proper wa... [ More ]

Comment #363

Jill34786 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:11:03 GMT

Lol!

If he were to win, people will seek him out because they feel entitled to his winnings. That is the mindset this government has instilled in so much of the population.

Comment #362

THRIFTY — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:09:06 GMT

Lottery games are WIN or LOSE situation no matter how many tickets you buy. Oh, I'm sorry, it never crossed my mind that you might buy all the combinations to make sure you win the jackpot.

Comment #361

rdgrnr — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:01:10 GMT

...don't bother seeking me out for a gift, loan, or donation.

OK, I won't ask for a gift, loan or donation.

How about a bailout

Comment #360

THRIFTY — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:58:24 GMT

The world is like a time machine. We are always moving forward whether we like or not, but we should trust our imagination to bring the future they way we perceive it. Darkness creates Light my friend. It always been that way. Black+Black= Brown+Brown=Yellow+Yellow=White. Aliens messing up with the universe genes.

Good things have come out of CHAOS. THE CHAOS THEORY OF THE UNIVERSE.

Comment #359

CDanaT — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:57:58 GMT

OSPa, I wonder how many advanced draws (beyond the previous drawing) have ever won a jackpot ??...Haven't seen that on any postings before

Comment #358

CDanaT — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:50:39 GMT

HEY...I am taking a chance....I bought another MM ticket, now I am up to a handfull of chances......course, I have no plans like those folks

Comment #357

OldSchoolPa — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:48:09 GMT

That is the wrong mindset to have my friend. Even though I have won NO money during this run up, I continue to win with each drawing with my dreams of a financially FREE future! Although I am only amped up about this due to all the negativity surrounding the whole 1%/99% mumbo jumbo talk perpetuated by this administration, I still believe that the amount of the jackpot doesn't affect how I feel when the numbers are drawn. Only when I see I am holding or possessing the winning combination will I... [ More ]

Comment #356

rdgrnr — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:46:17 GMT

Illinois is not afraid of embracing the future my friends, they are not afraid of taking a chance.

Yes, especially the Governors. They usually embrace the future in federal prison though.

Comment #355

THRIFTY — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:44:01 GMT

Powerball has been a success because it is generating more winners than mega millions. 3 jackpots have been won since the new game matrix went in effect. I do not count the $336M won in Rhode island since it had tickets sales from the old game matrix. Powerball is making more millionaires the way they promised. $40M to $100M is a life changing jackpot.

The 2/25/2012 $70M Powerball jackpot was won in NY with an $8 ticket.

Comment #354

sandia — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:34:34 GMT

You might be right, you know? Intuition dictates that when an agenda gets a ***cough*** blessing ***cough***, from the boys upstairs, they try to tweak the powers that be to actually favor their agenda.

(relax conspiracy pundits, I am being sarcastic about the tweaking part)

Wait, perish that thought! Powerball - 100% increase in ticket price, did not generate the expected outcome....hmmm...

Well, good luck to us all....

Comment #353

CDanaT — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:34:15 GMT

DCF, I agree with you on the increase...now its a matter of what time and how much the update is coming

Comment #352

THRIFTY — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:17:10 GMT

The jackpot might be won in Illinois since you can buy Mega Millions tickets online. Illinois lottery players do not have to deal with arrogant store clerks anymore. They are playing the lottery online, the way they do it in the Uk. Illinois is not afraid of embracing the future my friends, they are not afraid of taking a chance.

It will be ironic if someone playing online wins the mega millions jackpot in Illinois.

I will be buying a single line in mega millions and powerball until

Comment #351

dpoly1 — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:12:19 GMT

I will be calm when I win, I already take Cymbalta for my fibromyalgia ............

I will claim the money as soon as the posh hiding place is ready ..............

I will send Todd Vader a message telling him that he will get the exclusive

Comment #350

LottoGuyBC — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:07:58 GMT