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Powerball jackpotsReply
I would like to see the Jack Whittaker record (~315m annuity) broken, even if it means the winner receives less cash due to the change in annual payments.
Aug 29, 2005, 6:15 pm - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum

MM and PB jackpotsReply
Yep, Mega Millions will because of California.Powerball will too because of their back-loaded annuity.
Aug 28, 2005, 7:23 pm - ryanm - Jackpot Games Forum

Powerball lottery jackpot jumps to $32 millionReply
Someone mentioned on one of the other threads that they've changed the lump sum calculation as a result of the extended annuity..... if the poster was correct the actual pre-tax lump sum prize will decrease as compared to the annuity prize, which might actually render the entire process of changing the matrix a meaningless thrust.A lower lump sum jackpot with higher claims on the billboards for the pre-interest-accumulation dollars from ticket sales probably wasn't what players who favored the e
Aug 28, 2005, 5:03 pm - Rip Snorter - Lottery News

Powerball Changing?Reply
It only jumped $12 million because the annuity jackpot is now paid in graduated installments so it is greater than it would be if payments were equal.
Aug 28, 2005, 12:59 am - ryanm - Jackpot Games Forum

PB annuityReply
Yes, and with them changing their annuity payouts, that means more cash in the match 5+0 bonus pool when they get record jackpots!!!
Aug 27, 2005, 11:17 pm - ryanm - Jackpot Games Forum

Financial analyst looks at lottery jackpot cash/annuity optionsReply
Speak for yourself, amigo.Thirty years is a long time to trust strangers with what's yours. Most people would probably prefer to take risks with their own bad judgement than trust to that of strangers. Those who don't want to risk taking personal responsibility for their wealth already take the annuity.I can easily understand how you might prefer to choose to take the annuity if that's how you view reality and measure your own ability to handle your responsibilities, your ability to behave wi
Aug 26, 2005, 10:58 pm - Rip Snorter - Lottery News

Powerball lottery jackpot jumps to $32 millionReply
Only one more drawing with 53 wb. I'm predicting 45m if no winner, given the new back-loaded annuity.
Aug 25, 2005, 3:49 pm - CASH Only - Lottery News

Powerball jackpotsReply
I say 45m. There will be a nice jump because of the back-loaded annuity.
Aug 25, 2005, 2:40 pm - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum

Game RevivalsReply
bks:The 5/50 + 1/25 BG was annuity-only. I presume you would prefer the cash option.
Aug 25, 2005, 2:25 pm - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

S.C. woman wins $1 million with instant lotteryReply
If they modeled it after the same game in GA it is a 20 year annuity.
Aug 24, 2005, 8:46 pm - DoubleDown - Lottery News