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Posted: **Thu Feb 16, 2006 4:31 pm**

OK, it's at some crazy amount again.

Who's buying?

Posted: **Thu Feb 16, 2006 7:14 pm**

Put me in for $5.

Posted: **Thu Feb 16, 2006 7:15 pm**

Put me in for 5, but it'll take me a few days to get it paypalled up.

Posted: **Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:35 am**

I'm in for $5... but uh, who lives in a Powerball state again?

Posted: **Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:13 am**

Vince, Tenn. Malcolm, Minn.

Posted: **Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:49 am**

I'm in for $5... but uh, who lives in a Powerball state again?

I do, but I'm heading out of town this weekend. Interestingly enough, to another Powerball state, though.

Posted: **Fri Feb 17, 2006 11:03 am**

I plan on buying some tickets today.

If I suck, scew you all.

If you guys win, hey, I was just kidding.

Seriously though, a friend's aunt won a big lottery and things got really sucky for her afterwards. Everyone kept approaching her for money. Charities hit you up the wazoo, family you've never heard of drop by with their hands out, people want you to invest in weird stuff, people try to rip you off, etc.

Those are problems I'm willing to deal with though.

Posted: **Fri Feb 17, 2006 11:07 am**

I plan on buying some tickets today.

If I suck, scew you all.

If you guys win, hey, I was just kidding.

Seriously though, a friend's aunt won a big lottery and things got really sucky for her afterwards. Everyone kept approaching her for money. Charities hit you up the wazoo, family you've never heard of drop by with their hands out, people want you to invest in weird stuff, people try to rip you off, etc.

Those are problems I'm willing to deal with though.

You can get your ass an attorney & start claiming shit somewhat more easily.

Posted: **Fri Feb 17, 2006 11:26 am**

Christ, it aint a big mystery to change your phone number and hire a personal secretary to screen your visitors. You're rich, for the love of fuck.

Posted: **Fri Feb 17, 2006 12:06 pm**

Seriously though, a friend's aunt won a big lottery and things got really sucky for her afterwards. Everyone kept approaching her for money. Charities hit you up the wazoo, family you've never heard of drop by with their hands out, people want you to invest in weird stuff, people try to rip you off, etc.

I know a very quit place in Bali if you need to be set up Paul. About 6 months there to let thinks cool off and I'll even visit you once.

Posted: **Fri Feb 17, 2006 2:09 pm**

Seriously though, a friend's aunt won a big lottery and things got really sucky for her afterwards. Everyone kept approaching her for money. Charities hit you up the wazoo, family you've never heard of drop by with their hands out, people want you to invest in weird stuff, people try to rip you off, etc.

Did you know that you can win anonymously?

I know of a couple who had their attorney claim the prize on their behalf. They never had to appear before cameras, their families never found out, etc.

The secret would get out, but possibly not to family and friends. So you'd only have to deal with annoying charities and such. They're easy to get rid of as well. Just scream "Cock and Balls" at the top of your voice while they're trying to pitch you and eventually they'll stop calling.

Posted: **Fri Feb 17, 2006 3:03 pm**

Awesome!

I'd seriously consider the anonymous route.

Posted: **Sat Feb 18, 2006 8:41 am**

Did you know that you can win anonymously?

I know of a couple who had their attorney claim the prize on their behalf. They never had to appear before cameras, their families never found out, etc.

From Powerball FAQ

CAN I REMAIN ANONYMOUS WHEN I HIT THE JACKPOT?
All but three states (DE, KS, ND) have laws that require the lottery to release the name and city of residence to anyone who asks. One state (SC) will keep your name secret if you request it, but if someone files a Freedom of Information Act request, you may have to file a plea with the judge to deny it.
Photos and press conferences are always up to you. Most of the time, it advisable to get it over with the press so that you don't have one or more reporters following you around to get that "exclusive" interview. A few more lotteries may work with you on setting up a trust or other partnership. You should contact the lottery for the details after you win.

Bummer.

Edited By Paul on 1140270380

Posted: **Sat Feb 18, 2006 8:49 am**

Uh, so do we have a buyer?

Posted: **Sat Feb 18, 2006 8:52 am**

I sent my buyer out this morning.
I'm getting two tickets... because I think losing on the second ticket will humble me.

Posted: **Sat Feb 18, 2006 2:24 pm**

Did you know that you can win anonymously?

I know of a couple who had their attorney claim the prize on their behalf. They never had to appear before cameras, their families never found out, etc.
From Powerball FAQ
CAN I REMAIN ANONYMOUS WHEN I HIT THE JACKPOT?
All but three states (DE, KS, ND) have laws that require the lottery to release the name and city of residence to anyone who asks. One state (SC) will keep your name secret if you request it, but if someone files a Freedom of Information Act request, you may have to file a plea with the judge to deny it.
Photos and press conferences are always up to you. Most of the time, it advisable to get it over with the press so that you don't have one or more reporters following you around to get that "exclusive" interview. A few more lotteries may work with you on setting up a trust or other partnership. You should contact the lottery for the details after you win.
Bummer.

They file a Trust and release the name of the trust without having to annouce the beneficiary's of the Trust.
FYI

Posted: **Thu Feb 23, 2006 1:20 pm**

I take it we didn't play.

I have 5 bones ready to go in Paypal for the next big jackpot.

Posted: **Thu Feb 23, 2006 1:53 pm**

MegaMillions is over 200 mil

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2006 3:09 pm**

Mega Millions is up to $256mil if anyone buying.

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2006 3:40 pm**

I'm in for 5.

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