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Powerball growing fasterReply
Todd: I would do this:change the format to 5/55 + 1/49 (longer jackpot odds, but better overall chance)increase minimum jackpot to $15 millionlengthen annuity option to 30 paymentsdouble 4+1 prize to $10,000; 4+0 prize increases to $200
May 12, 2003, 2:32 pm - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

PA Super-6...when will it end?Reply
The PA Lottery is the only one in the US that made use of pick-7 jackpot games for so long (Super-7: 7/11/80, later 7/10/74; then Keystone Jackpot, 6/33 + 1/33.) Both S-7 and KJ were always annuity-only.
May 10, 2003, 8:39 am - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum

Powerball's Cash Option
Anyone notice that Powerball's initial Cash Option has decreased for this next drawing to $5.5 Million? Previous starting jackpots have been at $6 Million ever since they switched to the 30 year annuity. Since interest rates haven't changed, I wonder why the decrease?
May 10, 2003, 7:57 am - smd173 - Jackpot Games Forum

TOPIC: If you ever won the Powerball....Reply
that's a cool idea, best of both worlds...then YOU can pick the terms of the annuity, live LARGE and still have the safety net afforded by a guaranteed income... I like it!
May 4, 2003, 1:38 pm - hypersoniq - Lottery Discussion Forum

TOPIC: If you ever won the Powerball....Reply
Hyper:I'd switch to CASH _immediately_ for any potential jackpot win. Among other things, if you were to receive annuity payments, there are potential estate tax problems. You don't know what the tax laws will be 5 or 25 years down the road.
May 4, 2003, 1:11 pm - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

NY Take 5 CINCO DE MAYO/bonus ballReply
Quote: Originally posted by CASH Only on May 03, 2003 MM: I don't know about CA, but, some not-so-lucky entrant from upstate sank a half-court shot in November and won the same stupid annuity that is part of the Mega Throw-Up.I knew someone did it before I did'nt remember it being NY.
May 3, 2003, 5:27 pm - megamillionaire - Lottery Discussion Forum

NY Take 5 CINCO DE MAYO/bonus ballReply
MM:I don't know about CA, but, some not-so-lucky entrant from upstate sank a half-court shot in November and won the same stupid annuity that is part of the Mega Throw-Up.
May 3, 2003, 5:05 pm - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

Cash vs. annuity: Give it a breakReply
Cash, I actually think you've provided a ton of interesting and useful information. What I'm referring to is the back forth bickering that has killed off a number of interesting topics. A quick scan of any of a variety of posts would indicate that you prefer cash option, and he prefers annuity. No need to debate that any further!
May 1, 2003, 9:55 am - Todd - Lottery Discussion Forum

OHIO Lotto $36 million Sat 5/3Reply
Seems like a heck load of money for a 6/49 game. You gotta play it. Ohio - Choose Annuity!
May 1, 2003, 7:20 am - AnnuityIsGreat - Jackpot Games Forum

NJ Lotto Pick 6Reply
Jeeves:New Jersey Pick-6 Lotto is UNDERRATED compared to NY Lotto 59 (with its 40% prize pool) and PA Super-6 (automatic quick-picks, etc.)Another advantage to NJ Pick-6 Lotto is that you are no longer pressured to make the cash/annuity choice when you play (which NY Lotto and PA Super-6 still do.)If only I lived on the west side of the Hudson, although I live a reasonable drive from Connecticut.
Apr 29, 2003, 8:32 am - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum