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• Annual Payments

  

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  Feb 17, 2005, 4:32 pm

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  Well, I guess the only way for me to really know is to actually win and take annual payments. 

  I can always claim well it's not my fault i'm getting AP if it's already chosen on the ticket :-)
• CASH Only

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  Feb 17, 2005, 4:32 pm

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  Then you'll NEVER win in TX.
• Annual Payments

  

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  Feb 17, 2005, 4:34 pm

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  LOL.  whatever!  It seems like the lottery commission would be happier to see an AP win instead of a Cash win. 
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  Feb 17, 2005, 4:40 pm

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  Third parties prefer annuity wins over lump-sum wins.
• Annual Payments

  

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  Feb 17, 2005, 4:42 pm

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  This is between u and the lottery commission.  Who's the third?
• CASH Only

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  Feb 17, 2005, 4:55 pm

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  The annuity companies, which are making money off of annuity-only wins in Mass and NY.
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  Feb 17, 2005, 4:57 pm

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  They're only involved if you want the cash option but don't have it. 
• CASH Only

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  Feb 17, 2005, 4:58 pm

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  They're ALSO involved where there is NO cash option. That's why my handle is CASH Only, because some games STILL are annuity-only.
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  Feb 24, 2005, 7:50 pm

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  This might be a good time to change PB, with the recent jackpot hits.
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  I'm sure it takes a while to change any game the size of powerball. I would hope that they could start the process by having a teleconference with the various states to set up a new matrix and gameslips.
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  I like your idea.