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Ohiosuperlotto $21M..04/09/03Reply
RJ: I knew that.What I meant was, the 50% cash value of the annuity (vs 44% until November) means that the cash value of a $21m Ohio 6/49 annuity is about $1.25 million more than that of a $21m jackpot a few months ago.
Apr 9, 2003, 3:22 pm - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum

Remain anonymous with a trustReply
Tom: Not surprisingly, both winners opted for CASH. However, the Ohio 6/49 cash option is ONLY 44% of the annuity, vs ~58% (currently) for Powerball, even though both jackpots (if annuity is taken) are paid in 30 equal yearly payments. This is one instance where Andy might be correct.
Jan 28, 2003, 4:31 pm - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

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Analyst: I don't mind a friendly discussion over cash vs annuity. But there still are people who push annuities, and games that don't allow a cash option.
Jan 20, 2003, 11:00 am - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

To Powerball-Ohio 6/49 playersReply
Wishin: The Ohio 6/49 cash option percentage should be found on an interior page (look for the list of games.) Many single-state games do not give the cash option amount/percentage (although both MM/PB give the cash value amount) since interest rates fluctuate. You should be able to find within the Illinois website past Lotto winners; hopefully (they chose CASH :) the cash option amount and the annuity amount are listed; then you'd be able to compute the cash value % vs the annuity.
Oct 6, 2002, 1:48 pm - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum

Mega Millions vs Ohio 6/49Reply
Currently, both Mega Millions' and Powerball's cash value are about 60% of the annuity. (MM=26 payments; PB=25 payments.) I'm guessing that when PB changes next month, the cash value will be about 55% of the (30-payment) annuity. Then, compare the percentage of the Powerball cash value/annuity vs the 44% in Ohio 6/49.
Sep 15, 2002, 5:37 pm - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum

to the rock masterReply
Hey Visiondude; you are correct brother The Rock has seen the error of his ways about cash vs annuity. The Rock has done some deep soul searching and has obtained some more advice and has decided that he will only get cash/lump sum and has done thus for Fridays drawing. Cashonly your peoples champion says you need to stop dancing on the ceiling for he knows that you are loosing your mind with excitement right about now.The Rock
Jul 3, 2002, 8:12 pm - therock - Lottery Discussion Forum

Hello everyoneReply
If the game you're playing requires the choice be made at time of ticket purchase, CASH/LUMP SUM is the proper choice even if you want annuity payments. Choosing the lump sum allows you to shop around for the annuity, and, of course, leaves other investment options open. It's a myth that choosing cash means you get less money-taking the lump sum, and then investing it wisely should mean you'll come out ahead vs opting for the annuity. And, if you're allowed to choose AFTER you win, make sure y
Mar 29, 2002, 2:44 pm - Guest - Lottery Discussion Forum

why did more people win in the 1990's than today? Lotto.Reply
Ive noticed that there are less winners today than in the past scientistman however u have 1 major flaw, u dare put in 2013 numbers, when year NOT even done a fair look at amount of winners should only be done in WHOLE year grouped data numbers some months will have low jackpots, its not far at all to compare month to month data, yearly data, godly more fair so sense 2013 not even over buddy, lets do 2012 data as a whole vs 1993 my data shows 2012 had a lo
Mar 4, 2013, 2:02 am - joshuacloak - Lottery Discussion Forum

Current Jackpots...Reply
For help on annuity vs. cash amounts and how they are calculated, see the FAQ topic under either Mega Millions or Powerball at USA Mega.
Dec 10, 2020, 12:39 pm - Todd - Lottery Discussion Forum

A different cash vs annuity question
Let's say you win the lottery in Venezuela currently (not sure if they have lotto, but just for grins...). For those who insist on taking the annuity, what say ye now?
Feb 13, 2019, 11:18 pm - Coin Toss - Lottery Discussion Forum