The minutes following a big jackpot win.

Reply #33

CASH Only — Tue, 05 Oct 2004 13:38:03 GMT

No annuity until after you get paid in cash.

Reply #32

Thomas Covenant — Sun, 03 Oct 2004 18:35:15 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by DoctorEw220 on August 15, 2004 would you donate some of the jackpot to your church or to a religious charity? Donate part of the jackpot, no. Donate part of the money I get from my investments, yes.

Reply #31

Thomas Covenant — Sun, 03 Oct 2004 18:15:00 GMT

Babel said: I'd definately look at funding various charities that I find worthy, not being terribly religious I doubt I'd go the 10% route Technically, that 10% figure doesn't apply to christians. The NT only says to Give joyfully . 1% or 100%, it's up to you.

Reply #30

CASH Only — Sun, 03 Oct 2004 17:29:28 GMT

The only person I would tell right away is my trustee.

Reply #29

Babel — Wed, 29 Sep 2004 06:59:30 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by DoctorEw220 on August 15, 2004 would you donate some of the jackpot to your church or to a religious charity?I'd definately look at funding various charities that I find worthy, not being terribly religious I doubt I'd go the 10% route but I'd probably donate something to my grandfather's church. It would make him happy. But I'm not a big fan of organized religion so I'd rather send the money directly to those organizations whose work I believe in.... [ More ]

Reply #28

Babel — Wed, 29 Sep 2004 06:40:51 GMT

Definately double, triple, probably quadruple check. Then I'd tell my mom since I had to move back in with her when I lost my job.Then I'd cut all the phone cords in the house to prdvent her from blabbing to anyone until the ticket is safely locked away at the bank.

Reply #27

urbossmanpimpin — Tue, 28 Sep 2004 07:02:16 GMT

The only people that I could tell are my sister and my father. I wouldn't trust anyone else with that kind of information. I don't think that I could even trust my best friends with that kind of information. I would move back home and live there and slowly start to spend large amounts of money and claim that my father gave it too me. He's good at telling people no......much better than I am.

Reply #26

LOOSE CANNON — Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:48:38 GMT

I think you would be too excited to do anything at that moment.It would take me a few seconds to what just happened.

Reply #25

CASH Only — Sat, 25 Sep 2004 14:09:46 GMT

I repeat

Reply #24

DoctorEw220 — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 04:10:05 GMT

oh ho ho ho. real funny there.

Reply #23

CASH Only — Mon, 20 Sep 2004 22:46:19 GMT

But they didn't live to tell a

Reply #22

DoctorEw220 — Wed, 08 Sep 2004 20:57:03 GMT

surprisingly, that has happened before.

Reply #21

CASH Only — Wed, 08 Sep 2004 20:56:25 GMT

The day I win big is the day I die.

Reply #20

ONEDAY — Wed, 25 Aug 2004 05:52:48 GMT

I would triple check..then I probally pace the floors for a hour! Then I would try to make a game plan..like who to contact..where was the regional office..what I will say to the press etc..I think waiting for the check (it takes a few weeks for lump sum, I think) would be the hardest..I probally crack and tell a few close people..though I rather surprise my family...of course being a christian most of it would go back to God in doing good..I also buy a very nice bible for every one in my town,

Reply #19

starchild_45 — Mon, 23 Aug 2004 05:26:36 GMT

i'm with you and think some

Reply #18

trance — Mon, 23 Aug 2004 04:16:59 GMT

check the ticket again of course!Am I that lucky

Reply #17

ladygirl99 — Mon, 23 Aug 2004 03:34:52 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by CASH Only on August 18, 2004I'd keep it to myself.I hear you lol, everybody and there mother will be chasing me down. but i will tell my mom and my husband, and very few selective members of my family. plus i would give to my chruch then shop, shop, shop like i never have before lol.

Reply #16

CASH Only — Fri, 20 Aug 2004 00:19:47 GMT

I don't play Powerball in Delaware since they don't have Hot Lotto.

Reply #15

DoctorEw220 — Thu, 19 Aug 2004 06:43:46 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by CASH Only on August 18, 2004I'd keep it to myself.you have a good idea, but sooner or later you will have to come forward. in theory, the best thing to do is claim the prize by mail, or only play in deleware.

Reply #14

CASH Only — Wed, 18 Aug 2004 20:18:45 GMT

I'd keep it to myself.

Reply #13

golotto — Wed, 18 Aug 2004 02:59:32 GMT

In the world of the stockmarket you occasionally hear an analyst or tv business guru being interviewed mention the word capitulation. This word is sometimes used to indicate in a 'bear market' when the participants have kind of 'thrown in the towel'. I love to think of that word 'capitulation' when I play lotto, because in the past, it's the times when I just can't seem get anything to happen for the longest time and I almost don't even get a ticket that I've gotten my most memorable hits. On De... [ More ]

Reply #12

RJOh — Wed, 18 Aug 2004 02:58:23 GMT

You don't have to win to know what it might feel like to win, a simply mistake can give you the same feeling for a short while. I know because it happen to me once. I pick my numbers using my computer so my picks and lottery drawing files are all in the same directory on my computer. The only time I don't use the computer is to make out my cards. I usually update the lottery drawing file after each drawing and then check my pick file with the draw file to see if I have any winners. There be... [ More ]

Reply #11

dvdiva — Tue, 17 Aug 2004 20:41:42 GMT

well i wouldn't want to brake

Reply #10

golotto — Tue, 17 Aug 2004 20:35:40 GMT

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Reply #9

dvdiva — Tue, 17 Aug 2004 20:27:57 GMT

i think i've given up on the idea of winning anymore so i have no idea of what i'd do. I do know the first thing i'd do is to get a minimum $5 million umbrella on my car insurance. other than that i've got no idea.

Reply #8

golotto — Tue, 17 Aug 2004 20:00:16 GMT

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Reply #7

Benjamin'04 — Tue, 17 Aug 2004 18:34:30 GMT

i would definitly thank God first (out of breath of course), because something like that can't be real luck, luck is winning 3000 bucks, not 300 million....at some point u must relize that God was in on it somehow

Reply #6

I M Trying — Sun, 15 Aug 2004 18:07:21 GMT

And thanks to all those that have paved the road before we even got here.7654321 times

Reply #5

I M Trying — Sun, 15 Aug 2004 14:36:45 GMT

Yes to all the above if I won. And thanks Todd and Lottery Post......win or loose.

Reply #4

visiondude — Sun, 15 Aug 2004 04:49:13 GMT

most go by the 10% rule, or whatever amount appeases thier conscious (lol). i believe 100% of everything that is given me .....belongs to HIM. not just a percentage . so after HE and i work that part out first (i already know partially), then it's play-time waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaANDAhhhhooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo but one thing i am sure of, it wouldn't be just about, or for ....me. it's benefit is intended way beyond just me. waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa... [ More ]

Reply #3

DoctorEw220 — Sun, 15 Aug 2004 04:25:35 GMT

would you donate some of the jackpot to your church or to a religious charity

Reply #2

visiondude — Sun, 15 Aug 2004 04:14:27 GMT

Reply #1

DoctorEw220 — Sun, 15 Aug 2004 02:53:44 GMT

Personally, I'd call my boss and let him know what I REALLY think of him.

The minutes following a big jackpot win.

DoctorEw220 — Sun, 15 Aug 2004 02:53:10 GMT

Ok. I've heard stories about what people have done once they found out they won the lottery. What would any of you do if you won the big jackpot