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what is the very first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?

new house/pay off current house

[ 32 ]

[ 49.2% ]

new car

[ 4 ]

[ 6.2% ]

luxury vacation

[ 4 ]

[ 6.2% ]

cool stuff (bling, threads, tech, etc.)

[ 3 ]

[ 4.6% ]

boat

[ 0 ]

[ 0.0% ]

jet

[ 0 ]

[ 0.0% ]

other

[ 22 ]

[ 33.8% ]

Total valid votes

[ 65 ]

Discarded votes

[ 5 ]

LottoBux

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Mar 7, 2024, 11:29 am

Quote: Originally posted by Elizabeth03 on Mar 7, 2024
I would want to go away as soon as I could.

For sure go away for an Island holiday,You deserve it after all these years of stress of playing those lotteries,

But wouldn't you want to go away with your own laptop or PC so you wouldn't have to use the library?

You could always buy the library if you wanted for unlimited access.

It's your money, just sayin', enjoy it
CDanaT

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Mar 7, 2024, 11:56 am

While choosing the house to pay off was my first choice.

Buying 300-500 acres and having a new house built would be the future first choice.... Then buying the expensive toys is next

Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on and do nothing.
rcbbuckeye

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Mar 8, 2024, 8:18 am

Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Mar 7, 2024
While choosing the house to pay off was my first choice.

Buying 300-500 acres and having a new house built would be the future first choice.... Then buying the expensive toys is next

If you're gonna buy a car like that, get it in "arrest me red" to really attract attention while going 200 mph....

JUST LOOK AT THE ODDS OF ANY JACKPOT GAME, THAT WILL TELL YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Mar 8, 2024, 11:04 am

You could always build your own race track on 500 acres.
urrutiap

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Mar 10, 2024, 1:11 am

if i won the powerball, id be doing a week long shopping spree at various places.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kJoLhWyEBo
garyo1954

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Mar 10, 2024, 6:48 pm

A lava lamp.

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Mar 10, 2024, 7:19 pm

Quote: Originally posted by garyo1954 on Mar 10, 2024
A lava lamp.

G

I saw a neat alien themed lava lamp a couple of days ago

will have to look it backup
IAmABadOne

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Mar 10, 2024, 7:28 pm

I cannot believe that no one else has said this... MORE LOTTERY TICKETS!

As my good friend Gordon Gekko would say: "Greed Is Good!"

Or was he wrong?

I Am A Bad One, But I am not bad all of the time...
hearsetrax

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Mar 10, 2024, 8:03 pm

Quote: Originally posted by IAmABadOne on Mar 10, 2024
I cannot believe that no one else has said this... MORE LOTTERY TICKETS!

As my good friend Gordon Gekko would say: "Greed Is Good!"

Or was he wrong?

they say money can't buy everything, but it sure can make life interesting
JustMaybe

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Mar 10, 2024, 8:10 pm

Quote: Originally posted by IAmABadOne on Mar 10, 2024
I cannot believe that no one else has said this... MORE LOTTERY TICKETS!

As my good friend Gordon Gekko would say: "Greed Is Good!"

Or was he wrong?

I will continue to buy lottery tickets - not necessary many more, but maybe two tickets every drawing.

Am sure our Carliformia 2 billion winner is in the next few draws 😁

I believe winning the lottery jackpot is a 💯 % factor of luck.

May Fortuna, goddess of chance or lot vindicate me.
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Mar 10, 2024, 11:48 pm

Quote: Originally posted by JustMaybe on Mar 10, 2024
I will continue to buy lottery tickets - not necessary many more, but maybe two tickets every drawing.

Am sure our Carliformia 2 billion winner is in the next few draws 😁

When I was younger I was in it to win it. As you get older you realize that throwing more money at the lottery is not getting you closer. I've played continuously, played on certain days, pared my plays, and now play when I feel like it.

I see more money to spend on other things now. Like I'll buy lunch for me, and my nurse with the money that would otherwise go to the lottery. And I get more smiles, thank yous and hugs (a few pecks on the cheek that don't hurt a bit) than i ever got from buying lottery tickets.

G

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rcbbuckeye

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Mar 11, 2024, 8:06 am

Quote: Originally posted by garyo1954 on Mar 10, 2024
When I was younger I was in it to win it. As you get older you realize that throwing more money at the lottery is not getting you closer. I've played continuously, played on certain days, pared my plays, and now play when I feel like it.

I see more money to spend on other things now. Like I'll buy lunch for me, and my nurse with the money that would otherwise go to the lottery. And I get more smiles, thank yous and hugs (a few pecks on the cheek that don't hurt a bit) than i ever got from buying lottery tickets.

G

Right you are garyo. Those hugs and pecks on the cheek bring you and your nurse smiles and happiness that you very rarely get from playing the lottery.

JUST LOOK AT THE ODDS OF ANY JACKPOT GAME, THAT WILL TELL YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
LottoBux

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Mar 11, 2024, 9:58 am

Quote: Originally posted by garyo1954 on Mar 10, 2024
When I was younger I was in it to win it. As you get older you realize that throwing more money at the lottery is not getting you closer. I've played continuously, played on certain days, pared my plays, and now play when I feel like it.

I see more money to spend on other things now. Like I'll buy lunch for me, and my nurse with the money that would otherwise go to the lottery. And I get more smiles, thank yous and hugs (a few pecks on the cheek that don't hurt a bit) than i ever got from buying lottery tickets.

G

Agree for sure Garyo,

There's no guarantee buying more lottery tickets will win you anything.

If I won say up to $1 mil I wouldn't buy like 1,000-2,000 extra tickets every draw banking on a win.

I'd buy maybe 20 - 30 extra tickets max . The odds to win the big one never change.

You could go broke a lot sooner than you expected otherwise.
CDanaT

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Mar 20, 2024, 9:38 am

Since the Mrs already bought me this shirt, I suppose I should try to honor it .......There !!!! All done

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Mar 20, 2024, 1:43 pm

If I won the lottery, the very first thing I would buy would depend on the amount of money I won and my priorities at the time. However, one common choice for many lottery winners is to invest in financial security, such as paying off debts, setting up a retirement fund, or purchasing a home. Additionally, some winners may choose to splurge on luxury items, such as a dream car, a vacation, or a piece of jewelry.