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Unlucky fool

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Jul 1, 2019, 4:02 pm

I was discussing with my wife while watching "my lottery dream home" if we would go on that show if we were to win big. We really like the show. I think it would be fun but risky outing ourselves to neighbors and the world. Maybe that's why they so few big winners on there. Most folks are 1 million dollar scratch off winners. So about 600k after taxes.
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Jul 1, 2019, 4:20 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Unlucky fool on Jul 1, 2019
I was discussing with my wife while watching "my lottery dream home" if we would go on that show if we were to win big. We really like the show. I think it would be fun but risky outing ourselves to neighbors and the world. Maybe that's why they so few big winners on there. Most folks are 1 million dollar scratch off winners. So about 600k after taxes.

Have fun on the show!

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Jul 1, 2019, 4:42 pm

Yes. And I’d show off my solar panels and Tesla car. Lol

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Jul 1, 2019, 5:40 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Unlucky fool on Jul 1, 2019
I was discussing with my wife while watching "my lottery dream home" if we would go on that show if we were to win big. We really like the show. I think it would be fun but risky outing ourselves to neighbors and the world. Maybe that's why they so few big winners on there. Most folks are 1 million dollar scratch off winners. So about 600k after taxes.

Please define, "big".
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Jul 1, 2019, 6:13 pm

In no way, shape or form.

Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners.

There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
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Jul 1, 2019, 6:18 pm

no i would not care to do that:
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CDanaT

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Jul 1, 2019, 11:12 pm

Nope......MIA from that particular activity

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Jul 1, 2019, 11:17 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Unlucky fool on Jul 1, 2019
I was discussing with my wife while watching "my lottery dream home" if we would go on that show if we were to win big. We really like the show. I think it would be fun but risky outing ourselves to neighbors and the world. Maybe that's why they so few big winners on there. Most folks are 1 million dollar scratch off winners. So about 600k after taxes.

I live in KY horse country so every day I see lots of multi-million homes and farms and some owners are celebrities. Over 20 years ago there was a TV show called "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous", but it was mostly about famous people. Do people really want to watch stories about unknown people that won a lottery jackpot or see where their favorite rock star, movie star, basketball or any sports player, or "fill in the blank" lives?
mikeintexas

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Jul 2, 2019, 7:28 am

Quote: Originally posted by Coin Toss on Jul 1, 2019
In no way, shape or form.

Or fashion! Not in a thousand yrs. and wouldn't even entertain the notion.

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Jul 2, 2019, 7:36 am

Quote: Originally posted by Stack47 on Jul 1, 2019
I live in KY horse country so every day I see lots of multi-million homes and farms and some owners are celebrities. Over 20 years ago there was a TV show called "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous", but it was mostly about famous people. Do people really want to watch stories about unknown people that won a lottery jackpot or see where their favorite rock star, movie star, basketball or any sports player, or "fill in the blank" lives?

I guess they do, Stack. I've never seen the appeal of that type of show, but to each their own. I did enjoy- for the most part- "The Lottery Changed My Life"but that was for the human interest element, esp. the good and reasonable things they did with their fortune. I did not enjoy the segments on those who had their lives made miserable by winning the lottery...but in most of those cases, it was from their own poor judgement, so even those were object lessons for myself just in case I ever DO win the lottery. It's best to learn from one's mistakes, but best of all to learn from those of others.

Epstein didn't kill himself.
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Jul 2, 2019, 12:27 pm

The more you flash the sooner you'll blow the cash.

Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners.

There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
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Jul 2, 2019, 3:59 pm

A BIG No! Why you ask? Well, if you won say $200Mil, stayed anonymous & somehow * heaven forbid, blew through that amount & left nothing for your kids or grandkids, only you & those close to you would know. A private loss so to speak.

However ,exposing yourself to the world & losing your wealth could take a toll on your physical & mental health since you found it necessary to crow about your financial status. Some have committed suicide due to " shame" as they call it.

So once again, no thanks!

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Jul 2, 2019, 4:43 pm

Quote: Originally posted by mikeintexas on Jul 2, 2019
Or fashion! Not in a thousand yrs. and wouldn't even entertain the notion.

Mike, if they promised it all 100% tax free ??? Then I might consider it

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Jul 2, 2019, 6:12 pm

No way, absolutely not!!

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