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a poll about annuities and lump sumReply
I agree with the value of an annuity. Having a guaranteed stream of income is very comforting to many people and often a wise investment. However, I still think we need to have a choice. For me, if I won the lottery, it would depend upon the amount of the jackpot and the interest rates at the time. Also, my age at the time of the win would matter. I've read a lot of press releases where the winner was 75 or 80. When FL changed from a 20 year to a 30 year structured annuity, I got very annoye
Sep 29, 2006, 4:47 pm - justxploring - Lottery Discussion Forum

a poll about annuities and lump sumReply
Anybody can take a lump sum and use some or all of it to purchase an annuity. But some lottery games (Lose for Life in GA) still force winners to receive periodic payments, with no cash option.
Sep 29, 2006, 2:00 pm - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

10 Worst Lotteries To PlayReply
NY is one of the worst (terrible payout % in NY Lotto, and its numerous annuity-only scratches.) Unless you include video lottery; then NY ranks somewhat higher.
Sep 29, 2006, 1:55 pm - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

a poll about annuities and lump sumReply
I think if more people took the annuity option, the better their money will be handled, the longer it will last, the less chance it will be stolen or mooched, and most important of all, the less chance of a lottery win ruining your life.
Sep 29, 2006, 1:35 pm - Rick G - Lottery Discussion Forum

new scratch off game for ny the $5 touchdown gameReply
Everybody in NY should play Instant Take Five. You have to worry about the annuity prizes in NY's higher priced games (including all four versions of LOSE for Life) before playing them. BOYCOTT them!
Sep 21, 2006, 9:49 am - CASH Only - Instant ("Scratch-Off") Games Forum

PA Lucky for LifeReply
Wisconsin SuperCash and MA Ca$h WinFall are both lump sum. MA Megabucks is annuity-only. New Jersey Pick-6 starts at $2 million; Lotto Texas $4 million.
Sep 21, 2006, 9:43 am - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum

10 Best Lotteries to PlayReply
In case you're wondering, the house edge on NY Lotto is a minimum of 60.00%. No wonder NY doesn't make the list. MA has numerous annuity-only scratches.
Sep 20, 2006, 3:37 pm - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

To SirMetroReply
Wow, thats a very bright outlook on life lol. It looks like cash only likes lump sum, sirmeatro likes annuity...so why is there even an argument?
Sep 19, 2006, 7:54 pm - TheTruth - Lottery Discussion Forum

A Challenge to CASH Only from SirMetroReply
The problem is he does not have factual evidence, he only has a personal opinion. He is not too young, I believe it is the opposite. He is over 60 I believe the last time I remember, which would explain his disdain against annuities. However he is trying to pass off personal bias as fact, and act as though everyone shares the same opinion. To only accept cash prizes is a very close-minded approach, it all depends on the circumstances at the time, and the person's situation. There is nothing
Sep 19, 2006, 1:44 pm - sirbrad - Lottery Discussion Forum

new scratch off game for ny the $5 touchdown gameReply
Haven't you seen my posts that say to boycott the NY scratch games that are annuity only, like the $20 game, the $10 games, and the $5 game Million-Dollar FUMBLE? The best NY scratch game is the $1 INSTANT Take Five.
Sep 19, 2006, 9:41 am - CASH Only - Instant ("Scratch-Off") Games Forum