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Lottery 'winner' sues for $63MReply
I had been wondering what happened with that ticket.As for suing for less than the jackpot value, obviously the ticket was not worth $68 million because of the annuity interest.
Dec 23, 2003, 8:14 am - CASH Only - Lottery News

Lottery Pools - Your Thoughts??Reply
weshar:I don't think you'd be very successful in forming a lottery club that would take the annuity.
Dec 22, 2003, 12:58 pm - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

Lottery winners giving away money.Reply
Johnny:You don't lose money by taking the lump sum...the higher annuity amount includes years of interest.
Dec 20, 2003, 8:52 am - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

Are Lotteries RiggedReply
Of course, a different kind of rigging is involved when lottery winners are forced to receive annuity payments.
Dec 18, 2003, 8:33 am - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

You've won the lottery! Now what?Reply
Again, the story assumes the cash/annuity decision can be made AFTER you win (not true in: CA, NY, TX, e.g.).
Dec 17, 2003, 8:11 am - CASH Only - Lottery News

Lottery Pools - Your Thoughts??Reply
The possible problems involving cash/annuity are one reason I don't want to get involved in lottery pools.
Dec 16, 2003, 8:20 am - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

It can happen... from broke to lots of bucksReply
S-Systems:Since he took annuity, he is limited in what he can do with his winnings.
Dec 16, 2003, 8:11 am - CASH Only - Lottery News

Lottery winner files $6.3 million complaint against stockbrokerReply
RJ:I actually would be in favor of multiple annuity options...AS LONG as the winner still has the choice of lump sum.
Dec 16, 2003, 8:08 am - CASH Only - Lottery News

Fort Lauderdale trucker hits the jackpotReply
for a guy thats hooked on the lottery that much, annuity seemed like the smart way to go!
Dec 16, 2003, 6:40 am - fja - Lottery News

$4 million winner lays low after jackpotReply
I don't know how it is in other states, but here in VA, if you claim a prize and choose the annuity, the money is yours. If you leave the lottery office after claiming and then get killed by a bus, the money is still yours ...it is part of your estate and is disposed of according to your wishes (as per your will) or VA's probate law if there is no will. So, that isn't a problem in VA.On the other topic, however, even though CASH and I don't see eye to eye on whether it is better to take the ann
Dec 4, 2003, 2:55 pm - vincejr - Lottery News