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In reply to the discussion: Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $550 million after nobody wins big prize [View all]Response to Omaha Steve (Original post)
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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $550 million after nobody wins big prize [View all]
Omaha Steve
Dec 2013
OP
well sure - normally the chance might be 10 zectillion to one against winning -but if God wants you
Douglas Carpenter
Dec 2013
#3
people keep doing the pointless: the true mark of insanity and stupidity.
Nanjing to Seoul
Dec 2013
#15
there's going to be one or a few people out there for whom it won't be pointless to buy a ticket
magical thyme
Dec 2013
#51
It suits me well. I have a large group of friends, a beautiful wife, an amazing career
Nanjing to Seoul
Dec 2013
#55
Wow. . .logical leap, assuming my life revolves around a website I frequent.
Nanjing to Seoul
Dec 2013
#69
again, personal attacks. i'll stop this and take my coffee on the porch
Nanjing to Seoul
Dec 2013
#75
I will buy one ticket for this lottery, if I remember to do so. I so rarely buy a lottery ticket it'
CTyankee
Dec 2013
#71
Of course. But I used to hear it all the time, even back before I retired 10 years ago...
CTyankee
Dec 2013
#77
I don't take it seriously, at all. Nor do I bother juggling the social upheaval you seem to suggest
Jefferson23
Dec 2013
#49
How sad, seems he had a history of personal difficulties long before he won the money
Jefferson23
Dec 2013
#50
Hey my odds just went UP! I don't know anybody who has won any kind of lottery money...
CTyankee
Dec 2013
#72
I broke down & bought a ticket today. I should've just torched my $2, but oh well, lol
catbyte
Dec 2013
#27
Hey, SOMEBODY's gotta win, right? I know I have a better chance of being struck by a
catbyte
Dec 2013
#36
Well Business Insider said a $1 ticket could be defended as an investment, sort of
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2013
#70