A minimum of $1,000 but probably much more, and a whole lot more if I really like you.

So, you know who to be rooting for Friday!

[Edited 3/31/12 4:27am]

Sorry but I'll one-up you.

ROOT FOR ME to win on Friday, and if I hit the $476million jackpot, we all get a flight to wherever Prince is playing next, along with concert tickets.

Hey, I voted for your daughter, so remember me.

PurpleJedi said:

Sorry but I'll one-up you.

ROOT FOR ME to win on Friday, and if I hit the $476million jackpot, we all get a flight to wherever Prince is playing next, along with concert tickets.

You just remember that I own the copyrights on "&e" and "&E"! Shucks, those copyrights are probably more valuable than the Mega Millions!

RodeoSchro said:

A minimum of $1,000 but probably much more, and a whole lot more if I really like you.

So, you know who to be rooting for Friday!

Same goes for me Greg.

KoolEaze said:

Hey, I voted for your daughter, so remember me.

meeeeeee 222222tooooooo!

Yay! I'm rooting for you, you handsome, smart guy, you.

RodeoSchro said:

A minimum of $1,000 but probably much more, and a whole lot more if I really like you.

So, you know who to be rooting for Friday!

sweetie, hate to burst your bubble but i plan to purchase the winning ticket in the near future. i appreciate your delusional generosity though

XxAxX said:

RodeoSchro said:

A minimum of $1,000 but probably much more, and a whole lot more if I really like you.

So, you know who to be rooting for Friday!

sweetie, hate to burst your bubble but i plan to purchase the winning ticket in the near future. i appreciate your delusional generosity though

I'll take XxAxX's $1,000!

It's now 500 million.

Vendetta1 said:

RodeoSchro said:

A minimum of $1,000 but probably much more, and a whole lot more if I really like you.

So, you know who to be rooting for Friday!

Same goes for me Greg.

yeah, well, sure...

but let's not act like i said the same thing

RodeoSchro said:

A minimum of $1,000 but probably much more, and a whole lot more if I really like you.

So, you know who to be rooting for Friday!

Have I told you lately that I love you?

Genesia said:

Vendetta1 said:

Same goes for me Greg.

You know you are hooked up.

There's easily about half a dozen folks I'd kick a cool million to upon winning. I mean I'd likely mail the check that day because I wouldn't be able to contain my sheer, blinding excitement.

Does any of you want me to do the quick maths on how big the chances of winning really are?

I had a lengthy discussion about the lottery system with my dad the other day. I confused him with my logical shit, but when I got round to explaining it all properly, he said:

"well... if you drink a glass of wine and pay 2,50 for it, the money is gone just the same, innit!! "

I answered, "yeah, but I pay for the joy of drinking that glass and not for the hope of winning another one. Or is spending money on the lottery and losing so much fun that it actually pays off?"

His answer: "I gotta work now, leave me alone... "

Vendetta1 said:

Genesia said:

You know you are hooked up.

Dave1992 said:

Does any of you want me to do the quick maths on how big the chances of winning really are?

I had a lengthy discussion about the lottery system with my dad the other day. I confused him with my logical shit, but when I got round to explaining it all properly, he said:

"well... if you drink a glass of wine and pay 2,50 for it, the money is gone just the same, innit!! "

I answered, "yeah, but I pay for the joy of drinking that glass and not for the hope of winning another one. Or is spending money on the lottery and losing so much fun that it actually pays off?"

His answer: "I gotta work now, leave me alone... "

This must be reverse psychology. Get everyone to doubt their chances so yours go up whilst you horde tickets under your mattress.

Dave1992 said:

Does any of you want me to do the quick maths on how big the chances of winning really are?

I had a lengthy discussion about the lottery system with my dad the other day. I confused him with my logical shit, but when I got round to explaining it all properly, he said:

"well... if you drink a glass of wine and pay 2,50 for it, the money is gone just the same, innit!! "

I answered, "yeah, but I pay for the joy of drinking that glass and not for the hope of winning another one. Or is spending money on the lottery and losing so much fun that it actually pays off?"

His answer: "I gotta work now, leave me alone... "

There is only one thing certain about lotteries:

You cannot win if you do not play.

BTW, I know a guy that won a $126 million lottery about 5 years ago. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy, and he still has most of the money (he took a lump sum payment of $36 million or so).

KoolEaze said:

Hey, I voted for your daughter, so remember me.

Vendetta1 said:

JustErin said:

Vendetta1 said:

It's now 500 million.

It's amazing to me just how huge these jackpots get there. I know it's because of your massive population...but it is still shocking to think of it. Our cap in Canada is 50 million...but it is tax free.

With a 500 million dollar jackpot, a lump sum payout would net you about 250 million after taxes.

Truthfully though, I wouldn't balk at receiving any number of millions, post taxation.

Spinlight said:

JustErin said:

Vendetta1 said: It's amazing to me just how huge these jackpots get there. I know it's because of your massive population...but it is still shocking to think of it. Our cap in Canada is 50 million...but it is tax free.

With a 500 million dollar jackpot, a lump sum payout would net you about 250 million after taxes.

Truthfully though, I wouldn't balk at receiving any number of millions, post taxation.

Me either.

I just went and played in two states.

I thoroughly enjoy fantasizing about winning that much money. It always involves moving out of the country.

I know I'm not going to win but it's still fun to play.

Vendetta1 said:

Spinlight said:

With a 500 million dollar jackpot, a lump sum payout would net you about 250 million after taxes.

Truthfully though, I wouldn't balk at receiving any number of millions, post taxation.

Me either.

I just went and played in two states.

I thoroughly enjoy fantasizing about winning that much money. It always involves moving out of the country.

I know I'm not going to win but it's still fun to play.

Moving out of the country would be on my list, too. Hell, I consider teaching ESL in foreign countries ALL THE TIME.

I've never been a lotto player but it's hard to resist when the jackpot gets huge. That's so much money, I don't even know what you could do. I mean, the sky would be the limit.

Spinlight said:

Vendetta1 said:

Me either.

I just went and played in two states.

I thoroughly enjoy fantasizing about winning that much money. It always involves moving out of the country.

I know I'm not going to win but it's still fun to play.

Moving out of the country would be on my list, too. Hell, I consider teaching ESL in foreign countries ALL THE TIME.

I've never been a lotto player but it's hard to resist when the jackpot gets huge. That's so much money, I don't even know what you could do. I mean, the sky would be the limit.

There are at least 100 people I would help in some small way or big way. And I'd probably give a ton of money to charity and try to help some Chicago Public Schools.