The Lottery

by Guest Wed 20 May 2015 - 11:13

With the jackpot about to top $200 million Friday I'm thinking it's time to lose some $$ on it.

I've had my eye on one of these beauties and I think $80 million or so in the bank would let me justify the purchase.

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Heartland Oval Wood Cookstove with Reservoir

by **Watch Out Pylon!** Wed 20 May 2015 - 11:16

They have this new thing called natural gas. You can pipe it right into your home I hear.

by Guest Wed 20 May 2015 - 11:19

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:They have this new thing called natural gas. You can pipe it right into your home I hear.

Might be good for you but nothing gets the Amish women worked up like a shiny new wood/coal stove.

by **tGreenWay** Wed 20 May 2015 - 11:20

LooseGoose wrote:With the jackpot about to top $200 million Friday I'm thinking it's time to lose some $$ on it.

I've had my eye on one of these beauties and I think $80 million or so in the bank would let me justify the purchase.

Heartland Oval Wood Cookstove with Reservoir

Does the reservoir collect your semen? Also, why do you have sex with a stove?

by **tGreenWay** Wed 20 May 2015 - 11:22

Also, if I win the lottery, all's I gots to say are these six simple words: Giant Spartan statue.

by Guest Wed 20 May 2015 - 11:29

tGreenWay wrote:Also, if I win the lottery, all's I gots to say are these six simple words: Giant Spartan statue.

We might have to do that now that the football program is hashtagging us:

MSU Football EQ ‏@SpartanFB_eq 18m18 minutes ago
Players locker cubby bin doors being installed right now! Players will be moved in before you know it! #SpartansWill

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by **The Pantry** Wed 20 May 2015 - 11:32

I play the same set of numbers every drawing and they are overdue to be selected so I wouldn't bother playing if I were you guys.

by **Floyd Robertson** Wed 20 May 2015 - 11:35

tGreenWay wrote:Also, if I win the lottery, all's I gots to say are these six simple words: Giant Spartan statue.

You forgot the other three words: Hookers and Blow.

by **Turtleneck** Wed 20 May 2015 - 11:56

LooseGoose wrote:With the jackpot about to top $200 million Friday I'm thinking it's time to lose some $$ on it.

I've had my eye on one of these beauties and I think $80 million or so in the bank would let me justify the purchase.

Heartland Oval Wood Cookstove with Reservoir

That thing is awesome. Feel free to put the $10 I contributed to your foundation towards that stove.

by **tGreenWay** Wed 20 May 2015 - 13:56

LooseGoose wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:Also, if I win the lottery, all's I gots to say are these six simple words: Giant Spartan statue.

We might have to do that now that the football program is hashtagging us:

MSU Football EQ ‏@SpartanFB_eq 18m18 minutes ago
Players locker cubby bin doors being installed right now! Players will be moved in before you know it! #SpartansWill

We've hit the big time. The Lottery 3493939353

by **tGreenWay** Wed 20 May 2015 - 13:57

Floyd Robertson wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:Also, if I win the lottery, all's I gots to say are these six simple words: Giant Spartan statue.

You forgot the other three words: Hookers and Blow.

Sorry. I thought that was implied.

by Guest Fri 22 May 2015 - 21:51

tGreenWay wrote:Also, if I win the lottery, all's I gots to say are these six simple words: Giant Spartan statue.

Just a reminder if someone here wins this.....

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by **The Pantry** Fri 22 May 2015 - 22:05

LooseGoose wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:Also, if I win the lottery, all's I gots to say are these six simple words: Giant Spartan statue.

Just a reminder if someone here wins this.....

Placement in the upper right pic is wrong. Should be right where the old smokestack was.

I promise to fund an engineering/feasibility/cost study at the very least.

by **CORNER BLITZ** Fri 22 May 2015 - 22:18

The Pantry wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:

Just a reminder if someone here wins this.....

Placement in the upper right pic is wrong. Should be right where the old smokestack was.

I promise to fund an engineering/feasibility/cost study at the very least.

A quick Google shows that the statue of liberty cost 250k to make, or 45 million in today's money

Most said 250k, did see one that was 500 though...

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** Fri 22 May 2015 - 22:27

Fuck, I forgot to buy tickets. Hopefully the jackpot lasts until Wednesday.

Why can't you buy tickets online? Stupid.

by **CORNER BLITZ** Fri 22 May 2015 - 23:04

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Fuck, I forgot to buy tickets. Hopefully the jackpot lasts until Wednesday.

Why can't you buy tickets online? Stupid.

Had a friend that drunkenly bought 10 lotto tickets... all with the same numbers

by **The Pantry** Sat 23 May 2015 - 0:56

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Fuck, I forgot to buy tickets. Hopefully the jackpot lasts until Wednesday.

Why can't you buy tickets online? Stupid.

Mega Millions is Tuesday and Friday drawings. Powerball is Wednesday and Saturday along with Michigan's own Classic Lotto. Classic Lotto is near $7M. Pretty sure no one has won it since last year.

by Guest Sat 23 May 2015 - 6:21

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Fuck, I forgot to buy tickets. Hopefully the jackpot lasts until Wednesday.

Why can't you buy tickets online? Stupid.

Rolled over to Tuesday night, jackpot starts at $215M and will almost surely rise.

You got a 2nd chance to win this fucking thing, don't blow it.

by **steveschneider** Sat 23 May 2015 - 8:57

What are the odds of winning the pot 1 in a trillion?

by **NigelUno** Sat 23 May 2015 - 9:54

steveschneider wrote:What are the odds of winning the pot 1 in a trillion?

So, you're saying there's a chance...

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** Sat 23 May 2015 - 10:16

Yeah but if you buy $40 worth you can divide those odds by 40!

by **steveschneider** Sat 23 May 2015 - 10:48

There's a lady that goes around my office whenever the mega millions gets above 150 million and tries to get an office pool going. I always decline and it pisses her off. 'what you don't want to win?'. It's like no I don't want to lose.

This other guy came over one time and was like how would you feel if you saw us all win and you weren't a part of it? I was like how about this I'll bet you all 100 dollars you guys don't win.

by **Rocinante** Sat 23 May 2015 - 10:51

That argument reminds me of the but what if Jesus really is the son of God and we all get to go to heaven and you are left behind argument. It's like... okay.

by **Rocinante** Sat 23 May 2015 - 10:52

Put your dollar in the Jesus lottery y'all!

by Guest Sat 23 May 2015 - 11:02

steveschneider wrote:

There's a lady that goes around my office whenever the mega millions gets above 150 million and tries to get an office pool going. I always decline and it pisses her off. 'what you don't want to win?'. It's like no I don't want to lose.

This other guy came over one time and was like how would you feel if you saw us all win and you weren't a part of it? I was like how about this I'll bet you all 100 dollars you guys don't win.

lol, I know the odds are astronomically bad but it's cheap entertainment.

by **CORNER BLITZ** Sat 23 May 2015 - 12:03

Rocinante wrote:That argument reminds me of the but what if Jesus really is the son of God and we all get to go to heaven and you are left behind argument. It's like... okay.

except this is maybe a $5 bet with a bunch of people you probably hate who could then potentially all be rich while you stay working because you didn't chip in 5 bucks...guess it would be a win that they aren't there anymore The Lottery 2599972566

by **Frank Ricard** Sat 23 May 2015 - 17:15

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Yeah but if you buy $40 worth you can divide those odds by 40!

Fuck that. If I buy 2 tickets, I increase my chances by 100%.

Actually, I don't even know how to buy this shit. Last time I bought a lottery ticket I had a dollar in my wallet, which is rare, since I seldom carry cash. So while paying for some gas, the counter behind the glass was just covered in soooo many lottery games, I wouldn't know which one to choose. So I just asked the guy what I could buy for a buck and he picked one. Didn't win anything and I don't think it was this mega lottery thing that people get excited about.

by **steveschneider** Sat 23 May 2015 - 17:50

CORNER BLITZ wrote:
Rocinante wrote:That argument reminds me of the but what if Jesus really is the son of God and we all get to go to heaven and you are left behind argument. It's like... okay.

except this is maybe a $5 bet with a bunch of people you probably hate who could then potentially all be rich while you stay working because you didn't chip in 5 bucks...guess it would be a win that they aren't there anymore

I bet things would get real ugly if an office won. Someone would probably not distribute the money, or people that didn't chip in would try to get in on the winnings.

Most of the people I work with fuck up so many projects no way I could count on them to do something as simple as distribute money equally.

by **The Pantry** Sat 23 May 2015 - 20:17

steveschneider wrote:
CORNER BLITZ wrote:

except this is maybe a $5 bet with a bunch of people you probably hate who could then potentially all be rich while you stay working because you didn't chip in 5 bucks...guess it would be a win that they aren't there anymore

I bet things would get real ugly if an office won. Someone would probably not distribute the money, or people that didn't chip in would try to get in on the winnings.

Most of the people I work with fuck up so many projects no way I could count on them to do something as simple as distribute money equally.

A group winning a prize would be stupid to not establish an entity to receive the prize. Are your co-workers that dumb?

by Guest Wed 27 May 2015 - 4:32

Rolled over to $235 Million for Friday, though there was a $1Million winner from Michigan last night.

by **Rocinante** Wed 27 May 2015 - 12:40

The Pantry wrote:
steveschneider wrote:

I bet things would get real ugly if an office won. Someone would probably not distribute the money, or people that didn't chip in would try to get in on the winnings.

Most of the people I work with fuck up so many projects no way I could count on them to do something as simple as distribute money equally.
A group winning a prize would be stupid to not establish an entity to receive the prize. Are your co-workers that dumb?

except... y'know... THEY ARENT GOING TO WIN!

by Guest Sat 30 May 2015 - 1:14

Rolled over tonight again. $250 million + for Tuesday.

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** Sat 30 May 2015 - 1:16

Can someone PM/text me on Tuesday to buy tickets? Cuz I keep forgetting.

by **The Pantry** Sat 30 May 2015 - 1:37

Rocinante wrote:
The Pantry wrote:A group winning a prize would be stupid to not establish an entity to receive the prize. Are your co-workers that dumb?

except... y'know... THEY ARENT GOING TO WIN!

Old company owner was a multi-millionaire but in our pool as insurance in case we won, knowing the place would immediately fold. Odds are ridiculously long but like LG said, it's cheap entertainment.

by Guest Sun 31 May 2015 - 10:09

Jackpot for Tuesday starts at $253 Million. My bet is $275 Million by drawing time.

by Guest Mon 1 Jun 2015 - 12:23

Reminder to WBH to jump in before they sell out of tickets.

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** Mon 1 Jun 2015 - 12:24

Thanks LG.

by **CORNER BLITZ** Tue 2 Jun 2015 - 16:47

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Thanks LG.

Get those tix whiteboy?

by Guest Tue 2 Jun 2015 - 16:48

Bumped to $260 Million now, still think it'll be higher by drawing time.

by **The Pantry** Tue 2 Jun 2015 - 17:57

That's only about $112M lump sum after fed & MI taxes. Hardly worth risking a dollar.

https://www.usamega.com/mega-millions-jackpot.asp

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