$214 million Powerball lottery ticket sold in Delaware

Comment #16

CASH Only — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 16:05:52 GMT

That high

Comment #15

r_billerey — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 13:17:46 GMT

How can remember me the pool that showup in this page about how many american people will stay at theyr job een after winning 10 millions? was it 65

Comment #14

CASH Only — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 21:36:51 GMT

mrmst:Do you play Powerball in DC or West Virginia

Comment #13

rabbitfoot — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 17:53:53 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Babel on October 12, 2004Bleh. Why bother getting in a large group like that. If your going to tempt the long odds like that make sure you are set for life should you get lucky. It's a lot of fun, that's why. Everyone has the opportunity to pump each other up between draws. It makes the work day seem shorter. There is such a thing as herd mentalilty.Besides that, I believe that $2.2 million each after taxes is enough toset someone up for life.

Comment #12

mrmst — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 13:15:53 GMT

These people stole my story! Well, at least the story I dream about. I've been running an office pool for both Mega Millions and Poweball for nearly 3 years now. We average anywhere from 15 to 40 players on each draw (depends on the size of the jackpot). At the upper end the pool comprises about 85% of the small company I work for. It will be very interesting to see what happens to that company as well as the individuals.

Comment #11

Babel — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 05:02:24 GMT

I guess I have too many things I'd want to do. 2.2 million wouldn't begin to cover it.

Comment #10

Phokas — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 03:40:05 GMT

Well, it is much more satisfying to hear a large group is sharing in a win than some jerk who already has loads of money in the first place taking it all (e.g. Jack Whittaker).It took about two months since mid-August for the Powerball to reach $214,700,000.00 so hopefully it will roll over to $300,000,000.00 or more for around the New Year.

Comment #9

twisted — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 01:26:56 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Babel on October 12, 2004Bleh. Why bother getting in a large group like that. If your going to tempt the long odds like that make sure you are set for life should you get lucky.I would say with careful planning, they are still set for life. Sure they wont be filthy rich where they can use hundred dollar bills to light their cigars, but they can get far with $2.2 million (after taxes). I say, good luck to them.

Comment #8

Babel — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 00:47:15 GMT

Bleh. Why bother getting in a large group like that. If your going to tempt the long odds like that make sure you are set for life should you get lucky.

Comment #7

CASH Only — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 00:31:02 GMT

33.

Comment #6

DoctorEw220 — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 00:27:23 GMT

they issued a press release on CNN.com. it was a group of 34 (i think) employees at a printing firm that won it. they took the cash option.

Comment #5

winner2b — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:09:10 GMT

cheers and best of luck to

Comment #4

Jake — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 09:40:02 GMT

Hi Phokas - my stay tuned comment has to do with the fact that Delaware law allows PB or Lotto winners to maintain anonymity with regard to specific identifying information. I have no idea how they are going to handle the press release, but I have a strong suspicion that the information released will certainly reinforce that great it can happen to you feeling for a lot of small town America. We have actually had a couple other PB winners, but they were small pots compared to this.

Comment #3

golotto — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 05:34:05 GMT

1,3,10,47

Comment #2

Phokas — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 05:32:08 GMT

So do you know who the winners are? Why stay tuned when you obviously can tells us yourself? Are you waiting for Mr Lemons to give the answer

Comment #1

Jake — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 01:44:06 GMT

Mr. Lemons is probably the only person in DE who does not know who the winners are. The hometowners (me included) are thrilled with the news - it's burning up the wires literally. Stay tuned

$214 million Powerball lottery ticket sold in Delaware

Lottery Post — Mon, 11 Oct 2004 22:00:05 GMT

Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Delaware has a secret worth $214.7 million dollars.And as eager as Wayne Lemons is to know who the lucky winner of Saturday's jackpot is, the state lottery director advises that mystery person not to rush into his office. Take a very deep breath, take another, wait and talk to the best lawyers and tax advisers, and put the ticket in a safe place, Lemons said Sunday. We believe in a situation like this with so much money involved, the winner should get g... [ More ]