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For Mega Millions winner, the moon's the limitReply
Total prize payout percentage is completely different than annuity-value.
Sep 16, 2005, 7:59 pm - JAG331 - Lottery News

draws for new recordReply
PB may take only 16 draws because of their back-loaded annuity.
Sep 7, 2005, 12:17 am - ryanm - Lottery Discussion Forum

Powerball Changing?Reply
The cash option is slightly HIGHER than half of the annuity.
Aug 29, 2005, 12:41 pm - Todd - Jackpot Games Forum

Powerball Changing?Reply
I predicted the cash option would be LESS than half of the annuity. I of course now hope NOBODY takes the annuity!
Aug 29, 2005, 9:41 am - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum

Financial analyst looks at lottery jackpot cash/annuity optionsReply
Yes, my point was that everyone who compares annuity vs. cash option treats it like a theoretical problem in accounting, without considering real world factors. You have 34 million in cash, and you are NOT going to immediately go invest it in stocks and bonds without spending a penny. Also, a lot of investments you make do tie up your money, so you aren't going to invest ALL of it. You are going to spend some, invest some. And you might spend more than you should, due to the emotions of th
Aug 26, 2005, 10:48 pm - ChazzMatt - Lottery News

Powerball jackpotsReply
Damn back-loaded annuity!!
Aug 26, 2005, 1:24 am - ryanm - Jackpot Games Forum

Financial analyst looks at lottery jackpot cash/annuity optionsNews Story
Q: I've just won a $50 million lottery. Should I take all cash or an annuity?A: It depends on a lot of things, one of which is the interest rate the lottery uses in calculating the annuity value vs. the immediate payout. Another is the uncertainty associated with future income taxes.The conventional wisdom is to take the money as a lump sum. That's because the lottery takes the cash prize (today's dollars) and uses that money to buy investments that will fund the annual payments. That may mean t
Aug 23, 2005, 6:06 pm - Todd - Lottery News

NJ Lottery - Give Your Dreams A JimmyReply
js:The Bogus Million gimmick was annuity-only, even after the P6 cash option began.
Aug 23, 2005, 9:35 am - CASH Only - Lottery Discussion Forum

Ohio Lottery planning end for Super Lotto gameReply
chewie:There is no reasonable chance the new Ohio game will be annuity-only.
Aug 18, 2005, 7:59 pm - CASH Only - Lottery News

Connecticut likely to stick with PowerballReply
So with the back loaded annuity did the percent change for the cash prize?
Aug 17, 2005, 12:49 am - dvdiva - Lottery News