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Mike Nelson

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8. Thank you...

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #2)

Sun Aug 20, 2017, 07:52 AM

Aug 2017

...the clerk pointed to some glass under the counter and it looked like there were between 10-20 choices. I was confused. I am in California. Generally, I don't support lotteries. They do make some people lucky - but many poor people buy a ton of tickets when they can't afford them, just hoping for an end to economic problems.

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No winner of Powerball jackpot - prize grows to $650 million [View all] TexasTowelie Aug 2017 OP

I heard all the news... Mike Nelson Aug 2017 #1

You have to ask for the specific lottery game. TexasTowelie Aug 2017 #2

Nah...the retailer has nothing to do with a winner taking a lump sum win or installments.......... Bengus81 Aug 2017 #5

Thank you... Mike Nelson Aug 2017 #8

Just say "I want a Powerball ticket" broadcaster90210 Aug 2017 #15

Those were "scratch" cards in glass case. Lottery play slips are oasis Aug 2017 #20

The game with this huge jackpot right now is Powerball....... Bengus81 Aug 2017 #6

Thank you... Mike Nelson Aug 2017 #9

hehehe I had a similar experience buying a ticket before xor Aug 2017 #19

If you told the clerk that you wanted one with the big jackpot, you would have been golden...LOL Trust Buster Aug 2017 #3

That "annunity" amount they post showing the jackpot is ridiculous..... Bengus81 Aug 2017 #4

In most cases the winners would be better taking the annuity grantcart Aug 2017 #13

My problem is . ... broadcaster90210 Aug 2017 #16

$14 - $16 million net a year depending on the state. Seems like a good approach. xor Aug 2017 #21

The odds are long; however a single $2 play...why not! EarthFirst Aug 2017 #7

I'll just take the cash please, they can keep the ticket. I'm sure the check is in the mail. Augiedog Aug 2017 #10

I've heard people say... cannabis_flower Aug 2017 #11

Agreed broadcaster90210 Aug 2017 #17

I have never bought a lottery ticket. Hubby used to but gave it up. CTyankee Aug 2017 #12

No State tax in some states on lotto wins. broadcaster90210 Aug 2017 #18

I don't understand people. Cold War Spook Aug 2017 #14

I play the numbers my mother played for years for the Texas lottery TexasBushwhacker Aug 2017 #24

After Tax Amounts State By State... ozone82 Aug 2017 #22

Is the jackpot after taxes big enough to buy the 2020 election or an impeachment? Yonnie3 Aug 2017 #23