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17. And

Fri Jul 29, 2016, 12:28 AM

Jul 2016

there are several levels of chances. You may even win the one where you get your money back

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Aww shit. Nobody won the Powerball so now I'm facing serious temptation... [View all] TreasonousBastard Jul 2016 OP

I had to quit right away. RandySF Jul 2016 #1

When an Aussie buddy came over to visit, I hit $50 on a scratchoff pinboy3niner Jul 2016 #2

I have read stories about lives ruined by the lottery... TreasonousBastard Jul 2016 #3

Lots of horror stories there, but I think I'd do better pinboy3niner Jul 2016 #4

I read about one woman who gambled away all of her winnings TexasBushwhacker Jul 2016 #10

Here's a few more; A HERETIC I AM Jul 2016 #13

All good advice, but much does depend on the indiviudual... TreasonousBastard Jul 2016 #6

DO. NOT. PAY the tax on lousy math skills!!! lastlib Jul 2016 #8

A chance is not lousy math skills. kentauros Jul 2016 #16

The most important thing to remember: Nac Mac Feegle Jul 2016 #11

Oh, come on... TreasonousBastard Jul 2016 #12

2$ for a few days of excited anticipation isn't much. kentauros Jul 2016 #14

This is true. I buy MegaMillions and Powerball tickets... TreasonousBastard Jul 2016 #15

And kentauros Jul 2016 #17

I have my share of $2 "wins". Some $25 prizes, too... TreasonousBastard Jul 2016 #18