Winning The Lottery

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  1. John Houlihan

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    Hi Mary, I don't play powerball but I do play cryptocurrencies. I have never bet the ranch but I do make reasonable small bets. Betting on cryptocurrencies allows me to transfer winnings directly to a charity without paying any taxes.
     
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    Speaking of betting, for anyone familiar with Houston's philanthropist "Mattress Mack", he won the largest sports wager of all time last night when the Astros won the World Series. 75 MILLION dollars. I think everyone in Houston was rooting for Mack, whether they were 'Stros fans or not.
     
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    Hello Hedi, I like your emphasis on helping others with their needs rather than their wants. The lady needing a sewing machine is a great example of a little giving having a big effect. Satisfying needs usually makes the world a better place.
     
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    Hi Mary, Ah yes, Mr Anthony. One of my favorite series. Some great stories. Thanks for reminding me of this old TV series. I like it so much that I just ordered its DVD from Ebay. Looking forward to watching it again.
     
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    I think a bunch of us should go in together and buy a slew of tickets. That way each share would be a little less obscene, and we'd have each other to associate with, since none of us will be leeching off of the other.

    If we win, lunch is on me. You gotta buy your own dessert, though.
     
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    OK but someone else has to leave the tip!
     
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    Man.

    We're so tight we squeak.
     
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    I'm buying two dollars worth of cat food. They eat like a horse, I like watching them all grow up and stay healthy for as long as possible. Huge sums of money today make you a prime target for some worthless moron and his stolen gun. ;)
     
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    Here are the latest winning numbers:

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    Well, I didn't win so here I am........

    I've always said that if I win big, I'll remember my family and friends. I'll drive by in my stretch limosine, lean on the window and say, "HEY, BOB! I REMEMBER YOU! REMEMBER ME? I'M RICH NOW!"
     
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    Just announced: There is a winner! Powerball's biggest drawing ever.
    Sure wonder who got the ticket that has the cash value of 997.6 million dollars. The ticket came from Altadena, California.
     
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    Someone's life just got ruined.
     
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    Just depends on how they handle their fortune. Some wind up with mega problems, while others simply live "the good life" and get things they want/need and go places they've never been before.
     
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    A billion dollars is a brave new world. And I wonder how many lottery winners manage it well...we only see the train wrecks.
     
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