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Smoking ban foes plan shutdown of NY lottery gameReply
Instead of Quick Draw, NY should shut down Lotto (poor payout %) and its annuity-only scratch games.
Nov 8, 2004, 9:46 am - CASH Only - Lottery News

$2 games in PAReply
Players had to choose cash/annuity when they bought the ticket, just as NY players of Mega Millions still have to.
Nov 1, 2004, 4:32 pm - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum

I only drempt 2 numbers.....Reply
dolllie:The NY (and Mass) lotteries are corrupt, since certain winners in both states are forced to receive annuity payments.
Oct 23, 2004, 2:25 pm - CASH Only - Mystical Forum

Wisconsin Scratcher PayoutsReply
NY tickets average 65%, but remember some are ANNUITY-ONLY (as well as three versions of Lose for Life ).
Oct 12, 2004, 4:30 pm - CASH Only - Instant ("Scratch-Off") Games Forum

FL LottoReply
WA has a small population; Keystone Jackpot was a pick-7 (6+1) and annuity-only.
Oct 10, 2004, 2:08 pm - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

Penn. Lottery's Midday Mistake Leads to Questions About DrawingsReply
Four4me: Lifetime prizes should be restricted to scratch games. There is no excuse for a fixed annuity to not have a cash option.
Oct 7, 2004, 4:35 pm - CASH Only - Lottery News

You've won the lottery! Now what?Reply
As you know, CA, NY, and TX require the cash/annuity choice when you PLAY, instead of after you win.
Oct 7, 2004, 9:40 am - CASH Only - Lottery News

Any tips on scratch offsReply
dude. $1 million is $1 million, cash or annuity, i'd take either one.
Sep 29, 2004, 12:54 am - DoctorEw220 - Instant ("Scratch-Off") Games Forum

The integrity of modern lotteriesReply
EW:Low payouts = NY Lotto 6/59.You left out annuity-only prizes (still a problem in Mass NY).
Sep 7, 2004, 8:10 pm - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

$40 Million Man's payments endReply
Twenty years ago Illinois did not offer a cash option. as for cash vs annuity I guess it is all relevant as to your age.The tax liability will be 39.6% plus whatever your state tax is in Illinois it is 3% so we are looking at 42.6% before any investments which will also be taxed and because of your annuity the burden is 39.6%. Now take the lump sum and pay the taxes take a simple ten percent for frivolous spending then slip the rest in tax free municipal bonds with a 4% return depending on the
Aug 31, 2004, 11:39 pm - fxdwg - Lottery News