What are you thoughts on the Lotteries? (17)
IrishLass1Metairie, USA71 Threads 1,998 PostsI played it a few times, I am just not a regular. I know people that never miss a drawing. I even know a few that are asking their higher power to show them numbers. For me a lottery is no more then a raffle with a slim chance of winning, while others have the mind set that it is a sure thing that they will win.
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I won $2700 once, but I would still recommend not buying a ticket. They are just selling false dreams...
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A voluntary tax.
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I played a few times, the most I ever won was a little under a hundred dollars.
If I had the money that some people I know spend on those tickets, I would be rich.
If I had the money that some people I know spend on those tickets, I would be rich.
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Lass...it's simple....the lottery is what makes the jackpot that 99% of the losers pay for......thats all.
Why don't people put as much energy into creating there own fortunes in more realistic areas.
Why don't people put as much energy into creating there own fortunes in more realistic areas.
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Well, up here in Canada our two big lotteries are the Lotto 6/49 (you pick six numbers from a total of 49 to 'win'). The pool starts off at $2 000 000 and rolls over twice per week if no one wins, and the other one is called Super 7, where you choose seven from 49 numbers; this one starts off at $2.5 million...both are tough. There are other Provincial lotteries and scratch tickets that you can also play.
The 6/49 and Super 7 Rules state you can give away $10 000 BUT any amount over that gets taxed. Incidentally, there is no income tax for the first year..you get your moola up front.
Basically, it is a cash cow for the Government. I only play the 6/49 and only when the pot hits $5 million or more (which it usually does).
The 6/49 and Super 7 Rules state you can give away $10 000 BUT any amount over that gets taxed. Incidentally, there is no income tax for the first year..you get your moola up front.
Basically, it is a cash cow for the Government. I only play the 6/49 and only when the pot hits $5 million or more (which it usually does).
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Thats the best way I ever heard it put.
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I echo the sentiment. When people ask if I got tickets (people get excited about large sums around here), I always tell them I buy once in a great while when I think about it - Which is to say, I never buy them.
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A hidden tax. People don't seem to realize its a tax.
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Speaking of lottery's, I'm selling raffle tickets on 1/2 an angus beef, 1/2 a hog and a new freezer to put it all in, Or you can settle for a $1000.00. $5.00 a ticket and there's only 500 tickets. 1 in 500 chance isn't to bad, compared to the Lotto.
a motorbike club is doing it and the extra money goes to St. Judes for the kid's.
a motorbike club is doing it and the extra money goes to St. Judes for the kid's.
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Yes I do the lottery sometimes, the days I dare to dream.
The money here goes to good causes (well mostly) so like a donation to charity.
Be lucky.....
The money here goes to good causes (well mostly) so like a donation to charity.
Be lucky.....
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In Michigan when they began the lottery they said the money would go to schools and road repair. What I've found out since then is that the state cut all the previous funding, and allowed the lottery capitol to fund the schools and repairs. We now have more schools closing down and the roads still need repair. I agree that it is a tax that most people don't realize, and the odds are unbelievable. I will play occasionally, but look at it as a form of entertainment and don't take it too seriously that I will win. I usually play instant tickets not the numbers. Nice to see you again Irish! Kevin
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The catch is you can win the big one.
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Hell, I have a better chance at winning at the casino...so thats where I go, plus there...you get free food, entertainment, and free drinks...the lottery just screws you with no extras!!
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I play occasionally, but only a buck or two, but hey if by some strange miracle (cause that's what it would take) I win ya'll will be the first to know!
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