My dad has more luck than I do.

Reply #5

MillionsWanted — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:04:33 GMT

Set up a mini syndicate together and split the money halfway when you win. It's better with half of a jackpot than no jackpot.

Remember to get the agreement on paper.

Reply #4

time*treat — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:17:38 GMT

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Reply #3

time*treat — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:43:06 GMT

Well, that's the trade-off. If Dad is too friendly to say no , then it's your job to become Mean-ol' Ambelamba .

If it's a cultural thing that neither you nor Dad want to challenge then your next (to keep family peace) step is doing like those California teachers -- www.lotterypost.com/news/188929 -- and having everyone chip in long before the tickets are bought. No late entries. Full year, up front, no excuses.

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Reply #2

ambelamba — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:43:23 GMT

Yeah, that would be ideal. But my relatives will all jump on me if they find out. :(

The only two reasons why I want to win a jackpot are: 1. Insecurity and lack of self-confidence 2. Uncertainty of the future.

I will be graduating college this May. I hope I can get hired right after the graduation, but you know how economy is. And animation studios are getting hit by the bad economy, too.

Reply #1

time*treat — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:35:04 GMT

Dad has the luck. You have the cash.

You give Dad the money.

Dad buys the ticket(s).

Numbers match the winning drawing

Dad gives you the ticket

You claim the prize

Dad gets a generous allowance from you, without the guilt of having to say no .

My dad has more luck than I do.

ambelamba — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:37:12 GMT

He occasionally wins raffles and stuff. And he once won 2500 bucks from a Nevada casino. But he is never a regular lottery buyer. He only buys the tickets every couple of months.

I work at my dad's store and we had a talk over lottery tickets. He told me not to tell anyone if he wins a jackpot. Since he seems to have more luck than I would ever be, I guess he has a better chance for winning a jackpot.

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