Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win?

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  1. Robert Maxwell

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    I'm sorry, what's that about filling holes? I guess winning the lottery would enable one to, erm, fill... more... holes. Or at least make it a lot easier.

    :shifty:
     
    Robert Maxwell, Nov 28, 2012
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  2. Gaith

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    This, absolutely: I'd build a career in moviemaking. And while I'd certainly consider going to film school, for the networking/social benefits if nothing else, I'd also start personal, self-funded projects right away. I'd love to make a Bond, Indy-like or Superman fan film staring myself... and, being 5'9 plus change, I'd fill the rest of the cast with actors/friends 5'5 and below. :devil:

    Like everyone else, I'd pay off my+family+friends' debts. And I'd make a generous donation to my old boarding school, and hire a personal cook and fitness trainer. I'd purchase/restore the Harding Theater in my hometown San Francisco neighborhood.

    I'd like to make a documentary about the Electoral College presented as a Guy Noir/Sin City-like detective tale. Eventually, I might get into co-financing pet projects: a Seven-Per-Cent Solution re-adaptation, a His Dark Materials TV series, a Prydain Chronicles film series... the possibilities are endless...

    ... And I'd do it all with a large dog or two at my side. :bolian:
     
    Gaith, Nov 28, 2012
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  3. Davros

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    My first reaction would be megalomaniacal laughter
     
    Davros, Nov 28, 2012
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  4. Tom Hendricks

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    Is the drawing tonight?
     
    Tom Hendricks, Nov 28, 2012
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  5. Davros

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    Yup
     
    Davros, Nov 28, 2012
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  6. bigdaddy

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    I wasted my $2. :lol:
     
    bigdaddy, Nov 28, 2012
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  7. Peach Wookiee

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    If I were to win, I guess I don't have too many people I'd like to crush.

    Before I claimed the prize, I'd get a lawyer, a financial advisor and an accountant lined up. Once I claimed the prize, knowing full well that my state makes lottery winners a matter of public record (DOH!), I'd get it over with with the press and then just relax for a couple of weeks.

    Then, the fun begins.

    1. I'd hire help for my mom so my dad and I could have a little bit of a break without worrying.
    2. I'd select my charitable organizations and give to them, including my own schools and my nieces' preschool (a non-profit).
    3. My family would want for nothing and I'd see to it we were completely secure. Even with the annuity, that's completely doable.
    4. I'd then get myself a new wardrobe of reasonable clothes (I love my 5-dollar Hanes Her Way sweats!) and new shoes (I have to have a certain type of sneaker).
    5. I'd also treat myself to a spa day without anyone else with me and maybe take a few days at a hotel by myself. Two of those days would be devoted to sleeping and vegging like I haven't in some time.
    6. Having few enemies to crush, the ones I do would find that vengence would be swift and reasonable. And I think that's it.
     
    Peach Wookiee, Nov 28, 2012
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  8. Tom Hendricks

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    Well I won't be a millionaire tomorrow. For some reason NY stops selling tickets at 9pm, how stupid is that…
     
    Tom Hendricks, Nov 29, 2012
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  9. Kenbushway

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    Ga stopped at 7pm.
     
    Kenbushway, Nov 29, 2012
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  10. Nerys Ghemor

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    I wouldn't stay in the same job.

    One of the things I would do would be to go back to school full time and get a master's degree (or even a PhD someday) in something I REALLY like, not something I just find pragmatic to get a job easily. I would then be in a position where I wouldn't have to "settle" for anything less than a truly desirable job. (Assuming any period of unemployment following school, I would do volunteer work to fill my time.)

    I would also make sure my parents had retirement/care funds set up so that they would never have to worry. Same for me--I'd also portion out a certain amount of money as a retirement fund.

    I would also give a significant amount to my church. The other part of my charitable donation would go to my local literacy organizations. I think one of the best things you can do for a person is to make sure they can read, write, and do math at the level needed to get a good job and also make wise purchases and not get ripped off by those who prey on the illiterate or those who do not have adequate literacy.
     
    Nerys Ghemor, Nov 29, 2012
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  11. tomalak301

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    I would buy a new car, a new house, give a lot of it to charity, and use the rest to somehow end the NHL Lockout. I need my Hockey Fix dammit.
     
    tomalak301, Nov 29, 2012
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  12. Kenbushway

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    Well looks like there is 2 winners of the 575 million dollar jackpot. One in Arizona and one in Missouri, not to say a whole factory didn't win, just 2 winning tickets.
     
    Kenbushway, Nov 29, 2012
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  13. sojourner

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    I hope one of the tickets was bought by an 18 yr old kid. Would just love to read about the batshit insane stuff they do.
     
    sojourner, Nov 30, 2012
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  14. ByrdMan

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    I won $4. I don't expect my life to change too much.
     
    ByrdMan, Nov 30, 2012
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  15. sojourner

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    ^Not unless Murphy decides to let the Butterfly Effect kick in.
     
    sojourner, Nov 30, 2012
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  16. Gaseous Anomaly

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    I got 2 numbers plus the power ball, I'm at work right now and will be back all next week too. :(
     
    Gaseous Anomaly, Dec 1, 2012
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  17. Gaith

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    Re: Powerball. What could you do with a 425 million dollar lottery win

    Coulda been worse... :p
     
    Gaith, Dec 1, 2012
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