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Actually, I was referring to the text on USA Mega that deals with how the cash and annuity amounts are determined, not the annuity payout formula. The specific question to look for on the FAQ page there is Why is the cash option always a different percentage of the annuity from draw to draw? Once you have a handle on how they determine jackpot amounts (cash vs. annuity), it makes more sense as to why comparing amounts between games -- or even between drawings of the same game -- doesn't
Dec 10, 2020, 5:06 pm - Todd - Lottery Discussion Forum

Annuity or Lump Sum?Reply
u make more form lump sum, if u win just go to people who handle 100+ million in cash and how they invest they tell u to take the cash vs the annuity how is your issue, its easy to beat annuity
May 13, 2013, 6:15 pm - joshuacloak - Lottery Discussion Forum

New York State might "Suspend" lottery?Reply
Good point on the annuity, Keystone. This has been discussed before but when we have more inevitable Cash vs Annuity threads this situation in New York should be a default! Consider the NY lottery state government.
Jun 11, 2010, 9:40 am - Coin Toss - Lottery Discussion Forum

Book: Money For NothingReply
Every situation is different. However, the more I think about the cash option, I more I prefer it. I used to think that it made sense to take the annuity payments, especially if someone is afraid of making a bad investment or spending it frivolously. Knowing every year you'll be receiving a check must be a comforting feeling. However, so many things can happen, that maybe taking the lump sum is best. It's also better for my beneficiaries when I die, but it depends on the amount too. If I o
Sep 24, 2007, 10:55 am - justxploring - Lottery Discussion Forum

Fresh Questions Anybody?Reply
I'm not sure it's fair to list cash vs annuity as a recurring question. I think it's the same one and just won't die. It fades away for a couple of days, but then somebody (and I'm not naming names) brings it up again.
Jan 5, 2007, 1:26 pm - KY Floyd - Lottery Discussion Forum

bringing up past topics for new membersReply
Depends how old the topic is. Sometimes it's still in the first three pages and NOT ok. If it's not a recent topic then it's ok. Otherwise new people couldn't talk about those perennial topics like cash vs annuity or are all lottery winners stupid .
Apr 24, 2006, 1:30 pm - dvdiva - Lottery Discussion Forum

Is a 400 million jackpot possible?Reply
Um, I wouldn't be so sure of beating the annuity, at least not without making risky investments. Taken from Powerball FAQ:CASH VS. ANNUITY - MY FINANCIAL EXPERTS SAYS HE CAN EARN MORE THAN THE ANNUITY WITH THIS CASH.We have seen that even financial experts forget about taxes. From the example above, if the winner takes the cash, then the winner will have to pay state and federal taxes on the cash amount. The amount of income tax will vary, but it will likely be somewhere close to half the cas
Oct 18, 2005, 11:32 am - ryanm - Lottery Discussion Forum

Cashier giving me Cash OptionReply
I think that is the very reason to check all tickets while you are still at the register. Can't you give them back in TX and tell them there is an error? Don't understand why you would keep them if you specified annuity.Do you have bet slips? Fill them out and check off annuity. No errors that way.Also you might want to check here for other benefits of cash vs annuity.https://www.lotterypost.com/thread/121188.htm
Oct 18, 2005, 5:52 am - truecritic - Lottery Discussion Forum

favorite topic or forum on LPReply
https://www.lotterypost.com/threads.asp?tp=111344 sp=1 sq=favorite+topic sm=l si=b sf=0 sd=365 ss=dd rp=SearchWhat's your favorite topic on lottery post?Predictions/Systems[ 28 ] [57.14%]Conspiracy Theories/Corruption[ 2 ] [4.08%]Cash vs. Annuity[ 7 ] [14.29%]Computer vs. Balls[ 1 ] [2.04%]Upcoming game changes/new state lotteries[ 6 ] [12.24%]Other, lottery related[ 4 ] [8.16%]Other, non-lottery-related[ 1 ] [2.04%]Total Valid Votes[ 49 ] Discarded Votes[ 5 ]
Aug 12, 2005, 1:14 am - four4me - Lottery Discussion Forum

General question(s)
Hey all...Lottery (and forum) neub here. I haven't been able to find an answer to this question so here goes...Let's say I win a powerball jackpot (10 million plus). Let's say I'm at the Lottery office when the doors open (as I most certainly would be, signed ticket in hand). How much time elapses between the moment I say I think I have a jackpot winning ticket , and the moment I actually have cash in my possession? What is the process?And if you could clarify me on something... I have seen a l
Jun 29, 2005, 7:29 pm - notice - Lottery Discussion Forum