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North Carolina: 12/1 - 12/31/2008Reply
Looks like I will have to wait a day or two to start using this!!! Not even close on Va raffle or poweball! but of course, 1 number off on the p3 here and in VA!! Congrats again everyone Who won last night and troughout last year!!! Let's hit em hard this year! I am going to play 009 just for the heck of it today!!
Jan 1, 2009, 8:32 am - a$VeryLuckyMan - Pick 3 Forum

Best Odds to win a Million dollar Lottery Raffel !Reply
It's really strange how some states always sell out before the draw, but other states barely manage to break even. I imagine that it has to do with (a) the way they structure the particular raffle, and (b) proper marketing. If people don't see the game as exciting whether in the marketing message or in the cost vs. prizes/odds they won't buy it. I personally think that those states that generally stick with traditional lotto games (and rules) do much better with raffles and other new games. T
Dec 26, 2008, 10:00 pm - Todd - Lottery Discussion Forum

Good luck to all Florida Lottery players tonight~Reply
Thanks! Which game did you play? Wed night is Lotto night, so I will play my 4 regular combinations and a Fantasy 5 ticket. I have one raffle ticket for New Year's Eve, so I hope I win something, even $500 (although a million would be nice) They were just sold out a couple of hours ago. Good luck to you!
Dec 24, 2008, 12:49 pm - justxploring - Jackpot Games Forum

What to do with $500,000?Reply
Yes, GamerMom, there is a 20 year annuity, but not on the Raffle. Some of the scratch-offs in Florida give you the option of a 20 year pay-out or a lump sum like the For Life tickets. Also, the FL MegaMoney game is a 20 year annuity or lump sum but, as I already wrote, at 77% or better (which it's been lately) I'd always take the cash. Take the money and run....(great Woody Allen movie!) RE: Insurance - That's why I said your age is so important. If someone has Medicare and a social security
Dec 21, 2008, 5:57 pm - justxploring - Lottery Discussion Forum

What to do with $500,000?Reply
I thought as much, I am wondering where he got the idea that you get an annuity on a raffle?? And the FL Lottery says nothing about a 20 year annuity, just a 30 year. Personally I would not quit my job after winning $680,000. I could not afford the luxury of being without medical insurance and for medical reasons it would be almost impossible for my son or me to get private insurance. Plus...it's only $680,000!!! I have a house to pay off and kids to put through college. I would much ra
Dec 21, 2008, 5:32 pm - GamerMom - Lottery Discussion Forum

207 Million over.Reply
I wasn't saying purchasing all posible combinations is a smart way to guarantee a win, but from a mathematical standpoint it would guarantee you a win. However you would still lose money due to taxes (unless the cash option was over $400 million), and the risk of splitting the jackpot would still be there. Nevermind the hastle of purchasing and double-checking that many pieces of paper ;) The odds are different for a game such as the FL raffle since they are picking 9 winners out of 1,000,000
Dec 15, 2008, 3:14 pm - Stew12 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Best Odds to win a Million dollar Lottery Raffel !Reply
I'm reading all the links from the site. So far, it looks like a great way to sell a home. However, if you win a house, you better be prepared to pay the taxes and upkeep. Of course, you could always raffle it off if it doesn't work out! I suppose if you own a house you can rent it until you resell it. Any CPAs here? I'm pretty sure you have to pay Federal and State income tax on the home you win before taking possession of it. So if it is appraised for a million bucks, then you might need t
Dec 14, 2008, 1:34 pm - justxploring - Lottery Discussion Forum

NC Merry Millionaire RaffleReply
i remember where they didn't sell 125,000 ticket. ncel lost money on that raffle.. that's why I will drive to virginia sometime during this week.. got some extra time b/c of the holidays this weekend..
Nov 24, 2008, 11:26 am - JordanT1021 - Jackpot Games Forum

$42M lottery winner plans to become a pecan farmerReply
Well just maybe churches should get in on the game and start selling lottery tickets. Heck some of them already sell raffle tickets, so what's the big deal?! The church would get a commission on the daily ticket sales plus commission bonus whenever anyone wins. I see it as a win-win situation. I know some naysayer is going to say that a church can't have a lottery terminal installed in their church...I know that...but some enterprising churches do own land and commercial buildings and businesses
Oct 16, 2008, 12:14 pm - OldSchoolPa - Lottery News

International super lottery to create jackpots of $500 million or moreReply
Stack, I agree with you about the raffles. I wish CT would have a raffle, so I wouldn't have to travel out of state to play one. I would be plenty happy just winning 1 mill, plus with the raffles you know when the numbers are drawn there will be a certain number of jackpot winners, unlike a lotto game that could drag on for months with no jackpot winner. SC
Sep 13, 2008, 7:47 am - Spare Change - Lottery News