[cicero2k]

Congratulations. Over Half of that goes to Florida and Washington DC. And you will forever be on the IRS audit list...

My wife and daughter sometimes discuss what they will do with lottery winnings. I say to both: "I'm going to drop dead tomorrow, are you ready?" They look stunned.

That is way more likely to happen than winning the lottery.

Plus the idea that the prize has to be so large. One million dollars is still life changing money for most Americans.

600 lives could change dramatically, not one. Many would truly be better off as it is not enough money to get totally foolish.

[Exit148]

I’m with you. These mega-bucks are obscene. Topping at a million would change lives for so many, and would also draw more to buy tickets. Why don’t they think that way? Sigh.

[School of Rational Thought]

Plus the idea that the prize has to be so large. One million dollars is still life changing money for most Americans. 600 lives could change dramatically, not one. Many would truly be better off as it is not enough money to get totally foolish.

"I think when you spread the wealth around, it's good for everybody." - Barack Obama

[LostInBayport]

Plus the idea that the prize has to be so large. One million dollars is still life changing money for most Americans. 600 lives could change dramatically, not one. Many would truly be better off as it is not enough money to get totally foolish.

I think their sales would skyrocket further if they drew, for example 60 winning combinations in a 600 million jackpot. I might have purchased a ticket! I'm happy for the winner(s), but stories about past lottery winners suggest it might not be all sunshine and laughter in the long run. They've also won a new full time job in managing/defending/handling a true fortune.