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MegaMillions Jackpot $325 mil

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by macalu, Aug 29, 2007.

  1. Fatty FatBastard

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    Lotteries are an incredibly stupid waste of money. Nearly 3/4 of money put in is given to the Gov't.

    Eternal happiness for a dollar? I think I'm happier with the dollar.
     
  2. macalu

    macalu Member

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    says the guy who smokes.
     
  3. Fatty FatBastard

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    Uhhh. Ok. They're not even remotely comparable.

    If you want to debate that further, go to the thread in D&D where this kind of statement belongs.
     
  4. macalu

    macalu Member

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    no need to go to D&D. i was simply referring to your statement that the lottery is a stupid waste of money (which i actually agree with, but it's not as if i'm playing every week). i think that cigarettes are a stupid waste of money. that's all.
     
  5. krnxsnoopy

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    I'm going downstairs and picking me up a couple tickets! :p
     
  6. Air Langhi

    Air Langhi Contributing Member

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    I think 30% of the money goes to schools, and our schools could really use that.
     
  7. BigM

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    i'm gonna get some.
     
  8. JeeberD

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    I'm a sucker...I bought some yesterday.
     
  9. DaDakota

    DaDakota Fight Facism
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    Gonna have to buy some now...can't afford to miss out on a chance.

    If I win....well, I won't but if I do......my new company will not be looking so hard for investment.

    :D

    DD
     
  10. Fiah

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    $191,100,000 Cash Payout - 25% Federal Tax

    Lump-Sum Net Payout:
    $143,325,000
     
  11. leroy

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    Suppose I could live on that.

    The first thing I would do is hire a lawyer. Then I'd worry about taking care of my family. Other than that, a lot to charities and to season tickets for Astros, Rockets, Texans, Dynamo, UT, etc. etc.
     
  12. Realjad

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    Im so going the Mutombo route and instead of donating to charities I'll just build some cool sh/t in places that need some cool sh/t. With charities you really have to trust who it's going too, personally I really only trust the salvation army, because without them I wouldn't be here today.
     
  13. percicles

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    Would donating that 25% to charity or a State University count as a deductible.

    If so I'm giving my cash to Texas and making sure I get a nice Bronze statue near the The Union.
     
  14. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    id buy the astros and release every damn player who is not hittin over .250
     
  16. weslinder

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    which one of you guys won?

    chron.
     
  18. weslinder

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    I won...
    $3
     
  19. Air Langhi

    Air Langhi Contributing Member

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    I wish I could have my own lottery company I would be so rich.
     
  20. Lil Pun

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    What's the prize split 4 ways?
     

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