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How much would you need to win in order to stop gambling (after taxes)

at least 100,000 dollars

[ 5 ]

[ 9.4% ]

at least 1 million dollars

[ 8 ]

[ 15.1% ]

at least 10 million dollars

[ 19 ]

[ 35.8% ]

at least 100 million dollars

[ 4 ]

[ 7.6% ]

more than 100 million dollars

[ 17 ]

[ 32.1% ]

Total valid votes

[ 53 ]

Discarded votes

[ 3 ]

haymaker

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Feb 10, 2013, 1:56 pm

I picked 10 mils. but I been playing for so long I don't know if I'd stop

In any case it would not stop me betting on football or going to the track.

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whiteballz

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Feb 10, 2013, 3:38 pm

With 10 mil, I'd probably stop playing the lottery only because I don't think I'd win again but I would still gamble on other things.

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haymaker

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Feb 10, 2013, 4:03 pm

Yea, seems like quitting after a big win would be the thing to do,

can't even figure the odds of a 2nd win since they're separate events.

OTOH now you have so much $ it does'nt matter.

maybe I would be just an occasional player ?

Or would having won once, change your perspective and encourage you to play more ?

As long as theres' football and horses I'll have something to gamble on.

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Ronnie316

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Feb 10, 2013, 4:22 pm

Quote: Originally posted by haymaker on Feb 10, 2013
Yea, seems like quitting after a big win would be the thing to do,

can't even figure the odds of a 2nd win since they're separate events.

OTOH now you have so much $ it does'nt matter.

maybe I would be just an occasional player ?

Or would having won once, change your perspective and encourage you to play more ?

As long as theres' football and horses I'll have something to gamble on.

I'm not sure exactly what I would do, but I think the ponies are a good bet.
Litebets27

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Feb 10, 2013, 4:43 pm

Great example.. The couple who won twicw in one week in Arkansas.

The first scratch off was for a million dollars. The left their cabin to buy more scratch offs.

The second was for $50,000.00. They reported having no plans for the money, other than saving for their retirement.

The point is, the scratchers were fun, why stop after a million.

Feeling, PRICELESS!!!

Come on Jackpot!!!
weshar75

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Feb 10, 2013, 4:53 pm

I like to spend my entertainment dollars on lotto so if I had more money I think that I would continue to play the lotto for fun.-weshar75
PlayToWin47

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Feb 10, 2013, 6:42 pm

I voted for 10 million, but I would PROBABLY keep playing the lottery just for the thrill of it.

Actually ... since there are 11 casinos within just a few minutes of me (Northeast Oklahoma) ... after quitting my job, I KNOW that I would be spending more time at the casinos. I would just be playing more for the entertainment, less for trying to make money.
GGStarlings

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Feb 10, 2013, 6:44 pm

Quote: Originally posted by sully16 on Feb 9, 2013
I'll never stop being a 3 digit girl.

Me neither! It's just too much fun.

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rdgrnr

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Feb 10, 2013, 10:15 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Litebets27 on Feb 10, 2013
Great example.. The couple who won twicw in one week in Arkansas.

The first scratch off was for a million dollars. The left their cabin to buy more scratch offs.

The second was for $50,000.00. They reported having no plans for the money, other than saving for their retirement.

The point is, the scratchers were fun, why stop after a million.

That might've been their "lucky day" when everything lined up for them.

They should have gone back for even more.
maximumfun

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Feb 11, 2013, 2:28 pm

wouldnt it make more sense to quit the year AFTER you win (cuz all losing tix 'count down' taxable amounts?)... so i probably, based upon that, would play MORE after I won - during that same calendar year that is... after that? i would quit.
mcginnin56

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Feb 11, 2013, 4:35 pm

Why stop?

I would continue even after I won $100 million after taxes. I enjoy the idea of getting one over the state, and destroying their lottery budget.
Ronnie316

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Feb 11, 2013, 4:50 pm

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Feb 11, 2013
Why stop?

I would continue even after I won $100 million after taxes. I enjoy the idea of getting one over the state, and destroying their lottery budget.

just start winning every draw, and really destroy their lottery budget.
mcginnin56

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Feb 11, 2013, 4:54 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Ronnie316 on Feb 11, 2013
just start winning every draw, and really destroy their lottery budget.

I would settle for winning just one draw every five years. (for a minimum $50 million jackpot)
Ronnie316

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Feb 11, 2013, 4:59 pm

Quote: Originally posted by mcginnin56 on Feb 11, 2013
I would settle for winning just one draw every five years. (for a minimum $50 million jackpot)

That would be great. But in order to wreck their budget I say throw in a few $1mil +/PP wins per month.
grwurston

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Same digits. Different games.

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Feb 11, 2013, 7:57 pm

Quit playing the Pick 3?? NEVER!!! You can't make me.

When playing the lottery the one thing that should matter the most is: Are you winning more than you spend?

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