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Annuity or Cash ValueReply
What would be a reasonable cut off age where one says, heck no, am taking cash I don't think that whether or not you expect to live long enough to collect all of the payments is a good reason for making the choice between cash and annuity. Being older, within reason, could argue in favor of the annuity. If you're under 50 or 60 there are probably a lot more reasons you might want to spend a disproportionate amount of the jackpot in the first few years. If you're 70 and the cash value is $10
May 12, 2026, 10:55 pm - KY Floyd - Lottery Discussion Forum

Anti Computerized Lottery PetitionReply
At the Virginia Lottery, we take gaming seriously, making sure that each and every draw takes place under rigid security procedures. After all, every game should abide by certain rules and standards. Two hours before each draw, three Lottery officials report to the television studio where the draw show is held and go over a thorough checklist that includes: Randomly selecting the ball sets and the draw machines to be used that evening. Testing the equipment, conducting pretest drawings a
Apr 27, 2026, 8:05 am - rcbbuckeye - Lottery Discussion Forum

Who are you going to tell after you win the monday's powerball jackpot.Reply
Immediately, No. 1. Lawyer 2. LLC 3. Private Security (well, kind of covered, but a little more would help. we can afford it.) 4. Private Place somewhere Give it about 6 months to a year, then, Yeah.
Dec 22, 2025, 10:27 am - JADELottery - Lottery Discussion Forum

Lottery Post for the Hobbyist and Serious Lottery PlayerReply
lotterologist, brah, the difference between blackjack and the lottery is that with blackjack the deck is not reshuffled with the dealt cards after after each deal. the state of the deck changes each time the dealer deals a new round, which is something you can keep track of in order to make better decisions. that is the essence of card counting. and the more decks the dealer uses the harder it is to get that small edge. with the lottery the balls are put right back where they started after e
Aug 11, 2025, 1:38 pm - Brock Lee - Lottery Discussion Forum

is it possible to claim a jackpot without even the lottery knowing your identity?Reply
google: can you have a lawyer claim your lottery winnings for you AI Overview Yes, a lawyer can claim lottery winnings on your behalf, but exactly how they do it depends on your state's laws regarding lottery anonymity . In many states, your attorney will establish a legal entity (like a blind trust or an LLC) to claim the prize while keeping your personal identity private. [ 1 ] How this process generally works: The Claiming Process: Instead of you walking into the lottery head
Jul 13, 2026, 3:48 pm - grwurston - Lottery Discussion Forum

Oregon lottery kept my $1500 winning ticket
Hi my name is Howard Drummond. A few months ago I won a jackpot at Jake's tavern on se Milwaukee Ave in Portland Oregon. I won it on the second machine from the door on a game called huff n puff during the bonus it gave me the major jackpot it payed $1500 and printed out a ticket right away. My friend Tim spreager was with me when I won. I didn't have a car so getting down to Wilsonville wasn't easy, so a friend of mine Shelby I owed him some money and told him that I won and showed him the tick
May 19, 2026, 8:11 am - HowdyDoody2 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Michigan Weekly Breakdown — Fantasy 5 & Lotto 47 Trend Report (April 4-9)Reply
Great questions, and I appreciate you digging into the actual game rules. Most people never bother reading those. I've looked into both of those sections before, so here's my take. The certain information is not available to the general public language in the Ineligibility section is standard legal boilerplate. Every state lottery has something similar. It mostly covers internal security and audit procedures, employee eligibility restrictions, and vendor information. It's not about the win
Apr 20, 2026, 1:40 am - RichW - Lottery Discussion Forum

Money and the Crime of KidnapingReply
I realize that you haven't actually threatened to go check it out That's correct. I wrote my over the top 'gallows humor' post completely tongue in cheek. But someone could rightly challenge me by saying And Just how do I know that? My answer would be Well, you don't. But it's true. That'd be the best response I could give. A fair amount of time has passed since when Artist77 scolded me by asking if anybody else was creeped out by what I wrote, and nobody answered her (probably rhetorical)
Feb 21, 2026, 7:42 am - GiveFive - Lottery Discussion Forum

Lottery Numbers Aren't Meant To Be RandomReply
No, they do not test it to prevent predictability. There's no need to, because the drawings aren't predictable in the first place. None of those plastic or rubber balls with numbers painted on them care if they were chosen in the last drawing or not. They are physical objects with no memory or ability to know anything. You need to re-read their website because you are inferring something that isn't there. https://www.texaslottery.com/export/sites/lottery/Player_Protection/mythbusters.htm
Dec 19, 2025, 12:18 pm - Tucker Black - Lottery Discussion Forum

If You Won BIG, Would You Perform Risk Management?Reply
A few factors would play into my path forward: 1. After tax amount won. Is it $200M take home? Taking the Annuity or Cash Value(roughly 46% of $200M) minus fed taxes ? 2. Estimation of years life left(plus 5). 3. Purchase of Gold and Silver to cover life expenses for at least 25 years - through private sales and places such as APMEX/Hero Bullion etc. 4. Cash on hand(depends on #1) 5. CDs at multiple local banking facilities 6. Hire the professional....There are numerous
Sep 24, 2025, 10:10 am - CDanaT - Lottery Discussion Forum