I really don't think any of us really "Think" they are going to win the big prize. We hope we will win, but I think it take a lot of people by surprise. We have lotteries up in Canada that are usually around 30 to 50 million dollars after a couple of weeks.
They just get larger and larger. 3 weeks ago a group won 50 million on one ticket. That same lottery will be 30 million tonight.
The thing about our lottery is the stated prize is what you get. The government has already taken their cut. It is paramutual betting and the only tax you pay would be on interest you made the following year.
It is quite obvious that these people didn't think they would win when you hear the answers to the question. "What will you do with the 50 million?"
I have heard everything from "keep on working" to "I might buy a new truck" . "pay off my mortgage" . You feel like screaming "wake up" you just won 50 freakin million dollars!
The lottery thing has become an integral part of our lives. I am currently in two lottery pools with my hockey teams, and I preplay my numbers a month at a time. The draws are twice a week on one draw and once a week on the Max millions. Oh and when the Max millions gets to 50 million they usually have another 15 to 20 individual million dollar prize draws included.
It is crazy.
The Blues is alright!
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