Part of me wants to win. Part of me doesn't.

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bigato1010 — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:50:31 GMT

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pumpi76 — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:37:13 GMT

I'll like to be the richest man in the world by cracking Pick3 And not jumping like in MegaMillions you see there is a difference between accumulating wealth over a period of time and getting rich overnight and this has made me realize that the lottery depends on the amount that it gives can be like nicotine or cigarrette, you are not ready for it....This is different from the stock market which the stock market you grow money wise over the years [despite that it has its flaws] but the lottery g... [ More ]

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lottocalgal — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:03:00 GMT

I agree with DC81 100% I truly don't feel like I'd change too much. The bad thing is I don't trust people even now, so that won't change. I don't party, drink do drugs or any of that stuff that can tempt people with lotto wins.

I want to win for the same reasons you say and I never wished I don't win. I (we) have just as much right to win as anyone else. My life has gone crappy all my life and ive had to struggle for everything. (just like most Americans i guess) And i can't wait until 200... [ More ]

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Coin Toss — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:36:04 GMT

amblamba,

Counselors who work with problem gamblers tell them that they have a psychological need to lose, to punish themselves.

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tiggs95 — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:29:51 GMT

If you don't want your 20 mil or so I'll take it and enjoy spending it..I wish I would win 20 mil and see how it feels to be scared..

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pumpi76 — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:11:00 GMT

i feel the same way, you see I DO NOT WANT TO WIN MEGAMILLION/Powerball.... What i want to win is Win For Life...I've said this before and i'll say it again...The only reason i MIGHT win MegaMillions is to take all the money and bribe governments officials around the world into putting a Pick6/25 like West Virginia Cash25 for 25 cents to 50 cents...And i know how you feel and you are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT...Because believe me once you win people start doing movie around you 99.9% of the people in the... [ More ]

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Shawn67 — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:31:32 GMT

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RJOh — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:39:14 GMT

If you are the generous type of person who always have some extra change when a friend or co-worker is little short of lunch money or can't find a quarter for a pop during a break, or that family that member with good credit that everyone expect to co-sign their loans then you probably should have mixed feelings about winning $20M+ of unearned money.

Those friends, co-workers and family members are going feel entitled to share your extra money and your spare change will no longer cover their... [ More ]

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justxploring — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:56:03 GMT

My nose, hands and feet all want to win. I want to win even when I'm sleeping!

By the way, you know how you said I would win Fantasy5 one day? Well, it teased me again last night! I bet an extra dollar and picked

2-7-10-19-28

2-7-10-21-23

Winning numbers were 2-7-10-22-29

I won $13.50 (3/4) on 2 tickets or $27.00. I really have a headache this morning. Maybe it was the Merlot, but it's as if some great force does not want me to pick the right numbers. Nobody won so it was a rolldo... [ More ]

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hearsetrax — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:29:28 GMT

times 2

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MaddMike51 — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:12:57 GMT

If anyone here wins a major jackpot and decides that it is to much to handle,just let me know and one part of me will be more than happy to take it off of your hands.As for the other part of me,it pretty much feels the same way.

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hearsetrax — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:22:09 GMT

@ hospitalized for anxiety attacks

I think someone would have to check for a pulse every couple hours cause I know the shock of it all would have me stiff as a corpse for the day and two .....

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JonnyBgood07 — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:14:41 GMT

I would also be nervous....in the back of my mind I would be thinking of the old saying ...watch out what you wish for,you might actually get it... .I know off the bat I'd be hospitalized for anxiety attacks for a few weeks

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GamerMom — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:07:40 GMT

all of the above are reasons I would take an annuity. Gives me a good excuse not to share LOL

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hearsetrax — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:48:35 GMT

I'm with DC81 on this one

I believe any one can handle any amount instant wealth if they R wise and can beat that rotten old spawn demon called temptation in an anything but fair fight

surely every time I logon to an auto/truck related forum and find that someone else's kustomized out the A$$ getting broken into and or stolen .... one has to wonder

the best advice I can offer is to keep the lowest profile possible keep working and learn from yer mistakes

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Elizabeth03 — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:12:28 GMT

I feel the same way I wonder will I be able to handle the money,will people be asking me for money, but I think that if I did win, that I would not collect it right away, I would decide what I will do with the money beforhand.

I wouldn't tell everyone for sure that I won, because you know they would be asking for money, I would only tell folks that I could trust...

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Premonitionz — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:39:47 GMT

ambelamba,

I believe you have some much deeper issues to deal with other than having to worry about wanting to hit the jackpot or not. Just as four4me stated, worry about it when you do hopefully hit the jackpot. I really don't know how anyone in their right mind wouldn't want to win millions of dollars, and yes, money isn't everything, but it sure as hell can make life easier. I know one thing for sure, should you win millions of dollars, you will never have to worry about financially suppor... [ More ]

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Premonitionz — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:13:06 GMT

Amen! lol

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DC81 — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:13:56 GMT

I've thought about this as well but I think my past experiences/failures have given me at least some method of knowing what to do and not to do. I would make it a point to not let on to anyone who doesn't need to know as to how much money I have, I know there would be temptation to show off and I'm not going to live like a bum, just not going to go nuts with spending, I'm not going to try and impress anyone.. I know I would still have the same interest in drugs, of all kinds that I have now whic... [ More ]

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ThatScaryChick — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 07:24:23 GMT

Part of me wants to win and the other part of me wants to win also.

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KY Floyd — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:48:53 GMT

Don't sweat it. You'll probably never win. Of course on the off chance that you do, I've got the perfect solution. Send me a PM, and we'll set up a power of attorney. I'll put you on an allowance, with a provision that the alowance will increase as you handle the money wisely, or decrease if you handle it poorly, but you can always have enough to live on (including good health insurance, with mental health coverage). I can guarantee that I could then prevent you from becoming some filthy rich wh... [ More ]

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four4me — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:36:25 GMT

One must have the courage to pick ones self up and start over no matter how many times they have been knocked down. Unless you are mentally or physically handicapped beyond the point of repair. Sounds like you could use some counseling to get on track again. Nothing wrong with talking this out with a professional.

As for winning the lottery and having to deal with new found wealth cross that bridge when you come to it no need in worrying over something before it even happens. Don't count your... [ More ]

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GamerMom — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:19:41 GMT

I fell the same way, but for different reasons. I feel like i would be a target to be robbed or my kids to be held for ransom. I guess that's why I always lose.

Part of me wants to win. Part of me doesn't.

ambelamba — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:07:51 GMT

I don't think I can handle a sudden wealth. If I get 20 millions after tax and everything I would be really, really confused and scared. Sure, I posted threads and posts about investing after winning a big one, but with this kind of economy things are pretty dim. And I've been doing some soul search and realized that I won't be able to handle a jackpot winning that well.

The biggest thing is fear. Having millions of dollars in bank account (or as real estates) will make me really, really anx... [ More ]