Does anyone here know what happened to Brad Duke?

Reply #26

Gcman — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:26:57 GMT

No that is Brads money and he is taking care of his family for generations to come. I do well on my own but the family is such that if I or any of our classmates ever needed a place to stay or food to eat they would invite us into their homes as if we were family. That is the kind of close knit community we have.

They are truly good people.

Reply #25

lottocalgal — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:38:42 GMT

You're right TSC,

I could never do some of the things I have seen real talented people do in AHD or you Sims.

Oh and BadBoy, not sure if you're talking to me or ThatScaryChick, but I bought Architectual for the true plans and dimensions which is what you seen on the floor plan. What I uploaded was the dollhouse and full camera view. I only paid $70 for it on Amazon, but thats because I waited until they released 9.0 which maked 8.0 old. I have played around with the program for fun since t... [ More ]

Reply #24

ThatScaryChick — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:06:07 GMT

Thank you Lottocalgal. I like to change my avatar around every now and then. Sims 2 offers lots of options if you have the main game and the expansion packs. You can download extras like building supplies, furniture, clothing, garden stuff, ect. from Mod The Sims for free. It really is a great game and you can make decent looking homes, community buildings and people. Sims 3 isn't bad, but I don't like it very much because it is very buggy and you also have to have a computer that will be able t... [ More ]

Reply #23

badboy00z — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:32:26 GMT

The graphics for that program isn't very good. How much did it cost? Sims 3 is really awesome.

Youtube Sims 3 houses and you'll see some incredible houses.

Reply #22

lottocalgal — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:20:42 GMT

No TSC,

I made that on Better Homes and Gardens Architectural Home Designer 8.0

I actually purchased that software for the sole purpose of designing my home after a lottery win. I wanted a real program with full plans and demensions so that I could take it to an architect when the time comes. Talk about visualization!

I love your avatars TSC, My favorite was your previous one with the lady actually typing. I think thats cool. I heard of the Sims PS2 games but I didn't know you... [ More ]

Reply #21

ca-dreamin* — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:44:00 GMT

Why would strangers think it's okay........

Thats just it...........they DON'T think. All they see is the money.

Reply #20

badboy00z — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:20:15 GMT

Yeah...but what is the goal behind that goal? I guess if you want your family to be set for life for generations to come then I guess that's a good reason. When I see people buying huge houses and mansions for just 2 people I think it's just a waste of money and space.

Reply #19

ThatScaryChick — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:35:39 GMT

Is that a house made from the Sims 1 game? I designed a house that I would want if I won the lottery in my Sims 2 game, but my game crashed and I lost it. I think when I feel a bit better, I will try remaking it.

Reply #18

time*treat — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:44:24 GMT

Persistent little research buggers, arent you all?

I notice lottocalgal's house has a nice big gate on it. That's the ticket.

My main thought reading the article was Why would strangers think it's okay for them to camp out on your lawn?

What goes through someone's mind to make them think that's acceptable

Reply #17

RJOh — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:33:29 GMT

If your goal is to become a billionaire then you don't worry about spending your money, you save and invest it.

Reply #16

lottocalgal — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:56:23 GMT

Same here Badboys00z,

my dream home is single story and only around 3100 sqft. I already designed it. Just waiting on the cash.

Reply #15

badboy00z — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:28:10 GMT

So did you ever get a hand out from him

Reply #14

badboy00z — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:27:00 GMT

I really don't see the point in being a billionaire. That is so much money I wouldn't know what to spend it on. I would be happy with a house no more than 3000 sq ft. and a few cars. Lol.

Reply #13

Gcman — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:51:53 GMT

I grew up with Brad and my mom saw John (Brads dad) the other day and said he is doin well .

He has always had a level head and will live a long and prosperous life.

Reply #12

Starr920 — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:18:53 GMT

Wow, Jazi76 - thanks for posting this article

Brad Duke is suppose to be a model for what to do when you win the lottery

but even he had to learn how to deal with all the people coming outta woodwork

Its a good thing he has a good head on his shoulders and good people around him

Reply #11

Jimhowlett — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:50:58 GMT

Thanks to Jazi76 and ByTheShore for the extra info

Reply #10

Jazi76 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:25:24 GMT

The below really stuck out in the article.

But he never anticipated the freakshow that would meet him back in Idaho. Strangers began to appear at Gold's to meet Duke. A flood of business proposals and letters began rolling in. Some people around him inevitably became jealous, says Duke's longtime friend and now personal assistant, Rachel Aldous, and accused him of being greedy or arrogant. When Duke found himself hiring security to keep people from camping on his relatively modest lawn, he re... [ More ]

Reply #9

Jazi76 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:18:22 GMT

Here is information regarding his foundation.

http://www.dukefamilyfoundation.com/our_story.php

Reply #8

bytheshore — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:25:09 GMT

Took a little digging, but I found this (Mountain Bike magazine - Jan/Feb 2009)

Lottery Winner Brad Duke - Riding High

He doesn't say how much money he's made or lost, but at least this article is only a year old.

Reply #7

Raven62 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:48:59 GMT

No telling what can be learned from old stories:

What do you think the rich people are doing today?

Who knows? Maybe they are right here with us.

I'm up to $12,000 a day. And that's without any input from the asset allocation plan.

I think I am going to win again. I like to play number games, I like to watch patterns, and I have come close a couple of times.

If you think about it, there's really only two ways to play, he says. You keep track of the numbers and eithe... [ More ]

Reply #6

four4me — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:34:13 GMT

In all likely hood if he invested his money 5 years ago then he took a bath with the rest of the stock holders as many portfolios lost close to 50

Reply #5

Jimhowlett — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:21:39 GMT

Yeah, this is pretty much the best and most detailed information I found on him. But this article is a few years old.

I guess he's really found a way to lie low. Good for him

Reply #4

Jimhowlett — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:20:30 GMT

I have. I see the same old stories.

Reply #3

four4me — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:05:15 GMT

Taken off of the net.

http://www.mccookgazette.com/story/1526172.html

I believe that the prize for wisely handling lottery riches would have to go to 34-year old Brad Duke, of Boise Idaho. Brad was the regional manager of five Gold's Fitness Gyms, with a passion for bicycles and using bicycles for keeping fit.

In 2005 Duke won a $220 million Powerball jackpot, which he took in a lump sum of $85 million after taxes. He took the first month to assemble a team of experts to... [ More ]

Reply #2

Raven62 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:45:08 GMT

Google may be too complicated for some people to use...

Reply #1

tiggs95 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:54:24 GMT

google Brad Duke on the internet he's all over it..

Does anyone here know what happened to Brad Duke?

Jimhowlett — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:31:05 GMT

You might remember him winning a then-record Powerball jackpot years ago that netted him $85 million in cash after taking the payout. He was one of the few success stories. There was a news article in a prominent publication about how he has been investing his winnings, but that was back in 2005. Has anyone since heard anything about the Idaho native