Powerball jackpot hits $800M, largest US lottery prize ever

[IndoUS]

gonna go buy some tickets now

 

[KAL-EL]

Don't Worry, I think i have the winning ticket. Wish me luck!

Good luck my friend! And lots of luck to me too

 

[cleverrider]

Good luck my friend! And lots of luck to me too

How can I buy one in the UK? One ticket should be enough its mine..

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

Eventually one, however in this case, there will definitely be multiple winners, will match all 5 numbers + the powerball and they are thinking exactly as you "I will never win, chance of me getting struck by lightning is greater!"

While the chances are low somebody has to hit.
My mother knows 4 people who hit the lottery for over $1M.
I know somebody whose father hit for over $1M.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

It's sad to see that this is the only chance for tens of millions of americans suffering from poverty to get a better life. Next american administration needs to do a better job.

Actually the jackpot is only about 1/3 of the money collected. So 2/3 goes to state government spending programs.
So this should give the state government and extra $3.2B to pay to programs.

 

[Archie]

This 1.3 Billion USD figure is a sham

After paying the 37.5% income tax, you will be left with 800 Million USD, and if you choose lump some payment, then the winner or winners will get 500 Million USD

 

[Rain]

how to buy ticket in Pakistan?

 

[KAL-EL]

This 1.3 Billion USD figure is a sham

After paying the 37.5% income tax, you will be left with 800 Million USD, and if you choose lump some payment, then the winner or winners will get 500 Million USD

left with only 800 million? Oh how horrible

 

[21stCentury]

Let's not forget that the US government wants a share of the winnings; as much as 40-50% of the winning jackpot belongs to the United States government. It's buIIshit but that's how racketeering works in 'land of equal opportunity'.

 

[21stCentury]

This 1.3 Billion USD figure is a sham

After paying the 37.5% income tax, you will be left with 800 Million USD, and if you choose lump some payment, then the winner or winners will get 500 Million USD

I believe it's more than that. 40% to 50% would be stolen from the winner in the form of tax.

 

[TruthSeeker]

Don't Worry, I think i have the winning ticket. Wish me luck!

Sorry, but I have the winning number. I can't wish you luck. Sorry.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

I believe it's more than that. 40% to 50% would be stolen from the winner in the form of tax.

Max Federal is 39.6%. You would be subjected to states taxes also if your state has them (some do not).

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

Powerball jackpot increases to $1.4B as ticket sales surge - The Washington Post

 

[Saquib]

Just think - Wouldn't be funny if Muslim won the Lottery! Gave it away to American People to show no all american muslims are terrorist!

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

Just think - Wouldn't be funny if Muslim won the Lottery! Gave it away to American People to show no all american muslims are terrorist!

Well I'm sure right now there are a bunch of groups trying to buy every combination.

Certainly after this drawing many will be more prepared next time.

The lottery should change the paper fill-in tickets frequently to mess them up.