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shyguitar

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Oct 23, 2012, 10:49 am

Hi,

I'm just curious what people feel when they read stories of jackpot winners or people who have good wins on MM, PB or a scratch ticket. In my state there was a guy who just split the MM jackpot with someone from California a week or two ago. I think it's fantastic this guy won it but on the other hand I have some envy issues because this kid is only 22 years old and probably hasn't been playing the lottery for very long and I've been playing off and on for years. This was a hard working kid who is now going to be able to help his family and himself out so that's fantastic, yet I can't help but feeling some jealousy that it's not myself. When I get that way I start putting myself down for even allowing myself to have those negative feelings but deep down I can't seem to help it. I do realize that some people can play for years on end and never get a big win and other people can play once and win the jackpot. Guess I'm wondering if that makes me a bad person or is it normal to be happy for someone who wins big but also feels some jealousy as well?
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Oct 23, 2012, 10:56 am

Do I wish it were me? Yes. Am I envious of him? No. Do I think he doesn't deserve it? Of Course Not.

This is a game of chance and Lady Luck has many friends. I love reading winner's stories. It's a great past time until I AM STARRING IN ONE - lol!

"Do everything you can. Then, leave the rest to luck."
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Oct 23, 2012, 11:04 am

I never feel envy.

I was his time. Tomorrow could be yours, or President Obama's, or Jack Whittaker's.

If anyone is angry or envious, blame those balls for your misfortune.
Ronnie316

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Oct 23, 2012, 11:47 am

I always feel envy.

Every jackpot (over $7 million) that has ever been won should have been MINE.
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Oct 23, 2012, 12:01 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Oct 23, 2012
I always feel envy.

Every jackpot (over $7 million) that has ever been won should have been MINE.

sounds like capital vices
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Oct 23, 2012, 12:06 pm

I found that "capital" is a BETTER vice than smoking or drunkenness............
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Oct 23, 2012, 12:39 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Oct 23, 2012
I found that "capital" is a BETTER vice than smoking or drunkenness............

i'll drink to that ...
onlymoney

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Oct 23, 2012, 12:40 pm

I feel pissed off, then i get over it.
Ronnie316

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Oct 23, 2012, 12:41 pm

Quote: Originally posted by helpmewin on Oct 23, 2012
i'll drink to that ...

Me too........
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Oct 23, 2012, 1:21 pm

depends who won. Someone who wins whos been playing for years is fine with me. Then I find out someone who wins who just started playing or plays only once a year, that's when I shake my head in disgust.

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Oct 23, 2012, 1:33 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Oct 23, 2012
I always feel envy.

Every jackpot (over $7 million) that has ever been won should have been MINE.

I truly feel your pain and despair Ronnie316.

So the jackpots under $7 million your OK with, that's good to hear.

If I should win one of these lower tier jackpots, at least I could count on you to be happy for me.
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Oct 23, 2012, 1:34 pm

Quote: Originally posted by whiteballz on Oct 23, 2012
depends who won. Someone who wins whos been playing for years is fine with me. Then I find out someone who wins who just started playing or plays only once a year, that's when I shake my head in disgust.

I don't take everything a winner says at a press conference or in an interview at face value. People often speak to how they want to be perceived by others and most don't want to be viewed as avid gamblers.

The, I just HAPPENED to grab a QP because the JP was high and I said what the heck or my credit card wasn't reading at the pump so I had to go into the cashier and she told me that the powerball was over 100m is GETTING OLD.

If I ever win I will probably take things in the opposite direction and tell lottery officials I mortgaged my house just to create a fund to play the PB - lol! I bet they edit that interview before it's published.

"Do everything you can. Then, leave the rest to luck."
mcginnin56

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Oct 23, 2012, 1:45 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Original Bey on Oct 23, 2012
I don't take everything a winner says at a press conference or in an interview at face value. People often speak to how they want to be perceived by others and most don't want to be viewed as avid gamblers.

The, I just HAPPENED to grab a QP because the JP was high and I said what the heck or my credit card wasn't reading at the pump so I had to go into the cashier and she told me that the powerball was over 100m is GETTING OLD.

If I ever win I will probably take things in the opposite direction and tell lottery officials I mortgaged my house just to create a fund to play the PB - lol! I bet they edit that interview before it's published.

That's a great angle! And probably truthful for most of us problem gamblers.

I might tell the press I sold my wife to the Saudi's to continue my lottery streak.
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Oct 23, 2012, 3:06 pm

Quote: Originally posted by shyguitar on Oct 23, 2012
Hi,

I'm just curious what people feel when they read stories of jackpot winners or people who have good wins on MM, PB or a scratch ticket. In my state there was a guy who just split the MM jackpot with someone from California a week or two ago. I think it's fantastic this guy won it but on the other hand I have some envy issues because this kid is only 22 years old and probably hasn't been playing the lottery for very long and I've been playing off and on for years. This was a hard working kid who is now going to be able to help his family and himself out so that's fantastic, yet I can't help but feeling some jealousy that it's not myself. When I get that way I start putting myself down for even allowing myself to have those negative feelings but deep down I can't seem to help it. I do realize that some people can play for years on end and never get a big win and other people can play once and win the jackpot. Guess I'm wondering if that makes me a bad person or is it normal to be happy for someone who wins big but also feels some jealousy as well?

I usually feel elation when I read these stories...it just helps fuel the fantasy of if and when i do win..I really can't feel evious because of that one fact, like I said I'm just hoping and praying for it to be me....and soon...it can't come soon enough for me
NightStalker

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Oct 23, 2012, 3:22 pm

I usually feel disappointed when I don't win and a twinge of envy for the lucky person(s) that did win. But that usually passes quickly. After all, there will be another drawing soon enough.

We have a woman who has just started playing regularly with us in our pool. I found out that her sister recently discovered that she has cancer. I know she is playing because she hopes we win so she can help her sister with the upcoming medical bills.

Knowing that has caused me to feel more disappointed when we don't win.

Life's Too Short To Be Unhappy