Under the old game, the Multiplier was announced during the drawing. In the new game it is randomly assigned/printed on your ticket. If you buy two separate numbers on the same ticket, each will have its own Multiplier randomly assigned. I'm committed to a regular number and used to buy 10...

Does anyone actually know exactly the process that happens when you walk in to the lotto office to claim a really big prize? Is there a lot of paperwork? Do you really get a check for say a 100 million and you have to walk it to the bank later? South Carolina said you get a check ? Seems out dat...

I get we all say what we would do, but for the people who actually win anything enough to do something other than buy a snickers bar, what have you actually done with your winnings?

The price increase in megamillions is to increase profit. I am a regular player and was playing 2 numbers every drawing with multiplier for $12a week. That same combo just went up to 20 bucks so I cut down to just one number and got a lousy 2 multiplyer. If my ticket hits 5 it's 2 mil but som...

I will start; got some gas on Sunday - saw some shiny new $1m games (tax free) - got 2 of them. What do you know - they both were winners $15 & $200. Flipping stocked; saved the cash as pocket money and walked out a very happy boy. Didn't change my life - but made my day and week better!

I only buy them for stocking stuffers or birthdays, and then it's only the $1 ones. But I see them in $30, $40 and $50 denominations and I gotta wonder what are the odds on winning? And how much? It just seems crazy to spend that much on one ticket.

This was my first win ever with the Derby. 🐎 is the racing draw that I usually play for least two races, $2 each, so I paid $4 today and won. It hasn’t posted online just yet so I can’t see all the results. But when I scanned it. It showed a win. Nice surprise! But always hoping for more that wil...

I'm on a bit of a lottery stream of consciousness today, so bear with me. Right now Powerball and mega millions are both at $54 million. Now that a mega millions ticket is $5 I'm very curious to see how much faster the mega millions jackpot rises versus Powerball. Normally the prize reall...

A much as risks is much higher playing MM and Powerball. I'm sticking the local games. Tri-State, Lucky for Life, Gimme5, Pick 3 or 4. Payouts maybe not as big but the odds of winning are much higher. My go to is Lucky for Life which should be $277k a year after taxes. Wouldn't mad it.

I personally won’t be buying today but I’m really interested in how much the jackpot will jump. I feel like many players aren’t going to pay outside of their routine contribution and just accept the reduction of their ticket count. My guess is the overall pot will still be at or around the same...

Hundreds of millions sound awesome for sure, though I'd be just fine with the "small" state lottery jackpot that no one cares about because it's not worth it. (I've actually heard someone say that.) This would be life changing enough, easier to fly under the radar, all witho...

Curious to know: A) stop buying completely B) only when the jackpot exceeds X amount C) No Change in buying habits. D) still buy but spend less. I'm in the A category. Feel free to add anything else.

With the MM ticket increase to $5, a 150% increase in price, MM leadership is trying to increase overall sales but having more and more headline grabbing jackpots, regularly reaching over $1 billion. They are aware that sales will drop as a result of this, but are banking on enough people still p...

I've been playing Mega Millions fairly regularly since it came to my state. Was I disappointed when they went from one dollar per line to two? Sure, but still, that's pretty cheap entertainment, all things considered. But today I found out the price went up to $5/ line! That's just...

What is your crazy, impractical but semi-reasonable plan if you win? Matching glassware? Match dishes? Matching Ferrari's?

I think people are probably curious as to how the sales numbers are gonna fare with the new pricing ($5) vs the old pricing ($2/$3). I know there's a site that shows actual sales numbers but I can't remember which it is, so hopefully someone can get us exact figures. But I was looking at...

1) What is the amount or range that you personally don’t think is necessary to secure a lawyer, accountant, & wealth investor? 2) If you do not hire any of the above people to assist you…what would be your simple yet effective plan to maximize your mini but life changing windfall? How would ...

Got 4 tickets: 2 in Virginia, and 2 in Washington cuz I had $20 to throw away lolz; the multipliers on my tickets have been X2 and X3…I don’t care for this new pre-determined multiplier system which is why my playing of this game may be very short lived. Everyone who plays the $5 game should hav...

Btw this question isn’t for the people who would give nothing because I know you’re out there lol. This question is for the people who would. I love my parents and siblings dearly so I can’t imagine not giving them anything. I want to take care of them. So… how much would you give them if you ...

Just for the halibut, I spent $10 yesterday on MM tickets as they're going up to $5 today (which is absolutely ridiculous). I gotta think ticket sales are going to tank.

This story popped up on my news page and my heart hurts for her ; the lady accidentally placed it in a pocket of a jacket she ended up donating. The service used to pick up items ships clothing to distribution centers globally…I hope she finds the ticket. And a cautionary tale of holding tight to...

I would remake Telltale’s The Walking Dead seasons 1 and 2. I would leave season 1 alone pretty much with the exception of fixing a few bugs. I would entirely revamp season 2 by hiring the original writers and I would encourage them to take their time and go with their brilliant ideas leading up ...

I can understand why people play the lottery. Even if it's statistically low chance of winning, there really is no way to become a multimillionaire (like $10mil+) for the vast majority of people, even for people who work as doctors and lawyers. For doctors and lawyer types who frugally save (...

Part of my to-do list if I ever win a massive jackpot includes giving back through charities. The causes closest to my heart are animal rescue and education—especially advocating for high-drive working terriers like APBTs, Staffies, and American Staffordshires. I’d love to dedicate more resources...

Since tonight is the last Mega Millions draw under the current rules, I can't shake the feeling that someone’s going to hit the jackpot—just to wrap things up neatly before the changes kick in. I wouldn’t mind being that lucky winner of $43 million! 😄