Texas boys, you got your tickets?

[N2TRUX]

I just know tonights the night. Tomorrow I am going to wake up as a millionaire. The Texas Lotto is going to be mine....

Lotto Texas Estimated Jackpot is $120 Million

[1972C10]

I done got 10 quickpicks for tonight with the cash option so i wont have to wait for MY MONEY You can win the next one hehe

[N2TRUX]

Yeah I got the cash option too. That means when "I" win they cut it to 60 million, and then after taxes "I" will probably net about 30 million. It's going to be tough to live off of that, but I'm going to try...

[EricS76]

I've got 5 of my #'s and 10 quickpicks for it. Played Megamillions last night, it was 100 million, and nobody won, it'll be 122 million on friday, I think. Some guy in front of me today bought $100 in quickpicks! Crazy.

[1972C10]

I suppose i can make due off 30 million

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by EricS76

.... Played Megamillions last night, it was 100 million, and nobody won, it'll be 122 million on friday, I think.....

Mega Millions Estimated Jackpot is $121 Million for 6/18/2004 I didn't realize it had gotten that high. I'll have to play that too...

[SanitysBane]

i would put it all in my truck...not a clue what i would by but it would all be gone

[bigblock73]

We have had ours go up to 200+ million a few times...maaaaan, would that be nice to win!

Ken, if you win, will you give me enough $$ to finish Yeller? :p

Good luck y'all

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

We have had ours go up to 200+ million a few times...maaaaan, would that be nice to win! Ken, if you win, will you give me enough $$ to finish Yeller? :p Good luck y'all

Jeff I assume your lotto is a powerball. This is just for Texas

Yeah, if I win you will get a nice surprise in the big brown truck...

[1972C10]

well nobody won tonight it goes up to 140 million thats better for me anyhow id rather win the 140 anyday

[79BIG10]

Damn time to get some tickets tomorrow after getting paid!!

[mustanglx347]

yeah, estimated 145 million. I could finish every project I ever started and maybe buy a new truck!!!!! :p

[Slonaker]

I don't play. I figure if my chances are zero in 50 million, 1 in 50 million, or 10 in 50 million, it is all the same. The lottery is a waste of money. I'll spend my money on tangible things rather than dreams.

The whole concept bothers me because it ends up being a tax on the poor. The people I know who spend the most money on it are the ones who can least afford it. Oh, well. They are adults, and can spend their money as they see fit.

Can you tell that I don't really think much of it?

Slonaker

[CEDJUNIOR]

My girlfriend played in the last drawing and she didn't win, maybe she'll feel better since no one else one either. I probably wont get around to getting any tickets myself though.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Slonaker

The whole concept bothers me because it ends up being a tax on the poor. The people I know who spend the most money on it are the ones who can least afford it. Oh, well. They are adults, and can spend their money as they see fit.
Slonaker

You're correct.... freedom of choice is available to both rich & poor. The rich obviously have enough to spare that they play just because it's a game. The less than rich, or worse (poor), play because even though it's a slim chance to win, it's still a chance you don't have if you don't play.

Personally I don't play either..... but when it gets this high, I'll get some quick picks just for the chance. I don't ever expect to win, but if it happened.... I wouldn't turn it down.

When my parents lived in Garland, some neighbors about 10 houses down from them won the lotto back in the early 90's. They didn't go crazy.... they just remodeled their house, bought new cars for the family, got a boat, & made sure they had enough to cover their kids college educations. My parents moved shortly after so I don't know how the 'winners' are doing after several years. From what I've seen on some TV reports about past winners, it can be a tough adjustment.