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NC Powerball winner identifies herselfReply
She'd be a good candidate for the annuity..........
Feb 13, 2015, 12:40 pm - SammyJoe10 - Lottery News

Why people who won the jackpot frequently decide to choose money cash over annuity money?Reply
I imagine I'll be in Depends before the 30 yr. annuity payout ends.
Feb 10, 2015, 10:52 pm - mikeintexas - Lottery Discussion Forum

Why people who won the jackpot frequently decide to choose money cash over annuity money?Reply
Someone told me that the money annuity can not be inherited; because, when owner dies the annuity money the U.S. government take possession this money annuities? Just about every state lottery website explains what happens to an annuity if the winner dies and they explain it in depth to the jackpot winners. Would it make any sense to even offer a 30 year annuity if it's possible the government could get all the money if the winner dies?
Feb 10, 2015, 7:46 pm - Stack47 - Lottery Discussion Forum

MegaMillions is ready to be won againReply
It may be based on 30 year treasury bond, but doesn't mean it's invested in that. Many players assume since lotteries are government sanctioned, that the annuities are government backed, but that's often not so. Below is an excerpt from PA Lottery FAQ page regarding annuities: ------- What happens to the prize money if a company who got an annuity bid goes bankrupt? Published 08/04/2003 01:14 PM | Updated 10/21/2010 04:23 PM What happens to the prize money if a company who got an an
Jan 7, 2015, 2:46 pm - Ron5995 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Will you play Powerball more often before the Matrix change in 2015?Reply
The current 1 in ~175 million jackpot odds is no cinch; Powerball already is far from easy to win. As for roll-overs, the 1 in ~286 million odds will help for sure, but will, presumably, reduce sales in the process - take longer for jackpots to build to a level that generates a buying frenzy. Mega Millions jackpot odds is 1 in ~259 million, and yet jackpots are still getting hit earlier than many would expect. There's seemingly diminishing returns with raising the odds. That's where all the
Dec 20, 2014, 10:19 pm - Ron5995 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Why not choose the annuity?Reply
WHAT HAPPENS IF AN ANNUITY PRIZE WINNER DIES? The estate will handle the lottery prize. A lottery annuity prize is just like any other asset. You can pass any remaining annuity payments on to your heirs or to anyone else. The Powerball game will even cash out an annuity prize for an estate. This may make it easier for the estate to distribute the prize. It also may be necessary to cash out the annuity to pay Federal estate taxes. We will sell some or all of the securities at competitive bid o
Aug 3, 2014, 8:43 pm - Stack47 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Why not choose the annuity?Reply
There are people out there that will buy your annuity for cash and vice versa. Taking the annuity really depends on your personal choice and situation. If you are one of those people that can't wait to go spending, or you have some form of substance abuse problem, better take the annuity. In the end, the decision is truly yours because if you blow your wad, there is really nobody to blame but yourself. Spend wisely and you have nothing to worry about.
Aug 1, 2014, 12:28 pm - mypiemaster - Lottery Discussion Forum

Why not choose the annuity?Reply
If you really wanted an annuity, you could just take the cash prize and buy an annuity yourself. Choosing the annuity prize gives you no options to convert it to a lump sum at a later time if you change your mind.
Aug 1, 2014, 12:04 pm - Toronto - Lottery Discussion Forum

Seeing sales slowing, Missouri Lottery officials seek new customersReply
Lottery players start playing MM and PB whenever the jackpot reaches $100 Million annuity.Higher playership starts at $100 Million annuity.
Jul 27, 2014, 9:54 pm - THRIFTY - Lottery News

Lucky Va. couple claims three major lottery prizes in one monthReply
If they took the annuity, the lottery would have invested $681,000 to achieve the $1 million annuity over 30 years.
Apr 1, 2014, 10:49 am - rcbbuckeye - Lottery News