How many Powerball tickets did you buy?!

darealstunna · 01-06-2016, 08:17 PM

I bought $20 worth
That's it
Gotta be in it to win it

Good luck all

450 mil

xbignick · 01-06-2016, 08:30 PM

Every time it gets a little high for these kinds of things my dad says "I'm going to throw $20 at it!" - even says their sponsored "you got to be in it to win it!"

None for me but if he does win I'll sign the ticket before he does.

marino13 · 01-06-2016, 08:31 PM

When it gets over $500 million -- that is when I go for $100 or maybe $200.

So, now I am rooting for no one to hit tonight ...

jlcherry2477 · 01-06-2016, 08:34 PM

I got 5 on it....

jmscoggin · 01-06-2016, 08:35 PM

10, I'm going to buy this site in the morning after I win and turn it into a nudist resort.

Swipe79 · 01-06-2016, 08:42 PM

Hopefully you kick out a few of us before you go "sans attire" with the site.

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Originally Posted by jmscoggin

10, I'm going to buy this site in the morning after I win and turn it into a nudist resort.

majestik101 · 01-06-2016, 08:38 PM

When's the drawing? I never play lottery. But might, considering I got $500 Christmas money.

darealstunna · 01-06-2016, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by majestik101

When's the drawing? I never play lottery. But might, considering I got $500 Christmas money.

Just don't blow the 500 on it
Spend a few bucks
Luck is luck

coltsnsox07 · 01-06-2016, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by majestik101

When's the drawing? I never play lottery. But might, considering I got $500 Christmas money.

Sounds like a great idea, I say spend the $500, I'm sure you'll win....

Highroller · 01-06-2016, 08:31 PM

Bought one

Brobocop · 01-06-2016, 08:34 PM

$500 million now. Would not be shocked if the final pot is a tad larger.

here2fu · 01-06-2016, 09:16 PM

In a pool for 300 dollars worth with the guys at work.

Gurds · 01-06-2016, 09:23 PM

bought 2.

here's a question...do you get your quick picks all on the same ticket or do you have them do each pull as an individual ticket....i was behind a guy today that bought $30 worth and had them do it on a separate ticket for each set of numbers...

jmscoggin · 01-06-2016, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Swipe79

Hopefully you kick out a few of us before you go "sans attire" with the site.

Hell no, Free Willy.

Twinsfan33 · 01-07-2016, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Gurds

bought 2.

here's a question...do you get your quick picks all on the same ticket or do you have them do each pull as an individual ticket....i was behind a guy today that bought $30 worth and had them do it on a separate ticket for each set of numbers...

I use to work at a gas station in high school and this is what alot of people did. Supposedly you've got a better chance of hitting it because when you get it all on one ticket, it takes the same batch of numbers and spits them out on that ticket, where as if you get indiviual tickets, it picks your numbers from a different pool for every ticket.

Hess687 · 01-07-2016, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Twinsfan33

I use to work at a gas station in high school and this is what alot of people did. Supposedly you've got a better chance of hitting it because when you get it all on one ticket, it takes the same batch of numbers and spits them out on that ticket, where as if you get indiviual tickets, it picks your numbers from a different pool for every ticket.

This is not true. Don't listen to the Foil Hat Lottery Players. I've worked in and with convenience stores since I was 16 (now 32). It is completely random. The odds are the same whether you get them on one ticket or all on separate tickets.

I walk into at least one person a day who claims to have figured out the lottery. They'll always ask "What number is this scratch off ticket on" because they think it makes a difference. It doesn't. Or they believe in the "White Line" theory on scratch-offs as well. Also, doesn't make a difference. The funny thing is these people are never "losers". They may have lost on the lottery tickets they just bought, but don't worry they'll tell you how they hit $500 on a store down the street just yesterday.

I see people all the time when calling on a gas station sitting there buying lottery tickets and sure enough when I leave to go to the next convenience store that same exact person is there buying lottery tickets. There's tons of lottery hoppers who just go from store to store. It's kind of sad.

Vegas wasn't built on winners and neither was the lottery.

Addison · 01-07-2016, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Hess687

This is not true. Don't listen to the Foil Hat Lottery Players. I've worked in and with convenience stores since I was 16 (now 32). It is completely random. The odds are the same whether you get them on one ticket or all on separate tickets.

I walk into at least one person a day who claims to have figured out the lottery. They'll always ask "What number is this scratch off ticket on" because they think it makes a difference. It doesn't. Or they believe in the "White Line" theory on scratch-offs as well. Also, doesn't make a difference. The funny thing is these people are never "losers". They may have lost on the lottery tickets they just bought, but don't worry they'll tell you how they hit $500 on a store down the street just yesterday.

I see people all the time when calling on a gas station sitting there buying lottery tickets and sure enough when I leave to go to the next convenience store that same exact person is there buying lottery tickets. There's tons of lottery hoppers who just go from store to store. It's kind of sad.

Vegas wasn't built on winners and neither was the lottery.

Sounds like you haven't read...

How to Win the Lottery: The Essential Guide: M. Harding: 9780952780403: Amazon.com: Books

Hess687 · 01-07-2016, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Addison

Sounds like you haven't read...

How to Win the Lottery: The Essential Guide: M. Harding: 9780952780403: Amazon.com: Books

Lol, that is awesome.

Tones · 01-06-2016, 09:39 PM

I bought $20 worth on the way home

smackvay · 01-06-2016, 09:51 PM

im in a pool and we bought $1000 worth
and I bought $10 for myself on my way home from work

jiggidy · 01-06-2016, 09:54 PM

Good luck. You guys will need it.

Powerball exec Charles Strutt quietly quits post as nationwide investigation into lottery rigging grows

coltsnsox07 · 01-06-2016, 10:16 PM

Reminds me of the scene in Vegas Vacation between Clark Griswold and Marty the blackjack dealer...
"You don't know when to quit, here's an idea, you give me half the money
you're going to bet, we go out back...
I'll kick you in the nuts
and we'll call it a day?"

TheFrenzy · 01-06-2016, 10:23 PM

I've often heard it said that "you're more likely to be struck by lightning than win the lottery!"

My thought is "If getting struck by lightning could make you a half-billionaire, we'd sure see a lot more people standing out in the rain."

That being said, I have not ever purchased a lottery ticket.

That also being said, if there is no winner tonight just the anticipation and excitement alone of participating in some small way in one of the largest jackpots ever would easily be worth $2 to me. I would consider a small fee on an exciting few moments watching the balls drop, not an investment strategy.

rocketfan86 · 01-06-2016, 10:43 PM

I bought $20 worth last night. Good luck everyone!

Nicnac · 01-06-2016, 10:48 PM

A friend of mine says he's waiting til it hits $1B

01-06-2016, 08:17 PM	#1
darealstunna Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 3,007	How many Powerball tickets did you buy?! I bought $20 worth That's it Gotta be in it to win it Good luck all 450 mil

01-06-2016, 08:30 PM	#2
xbignick Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 29,316 xxbignick	Every time it gets a little high for these kinds of things my dad says "I'm going to throw $20 at it!" - even says their sponsored "you got to be in it to win it!" None for me but if he does win I'll sign the ticket before he does. __________________ @xxbignick on twitter

01-06-2016, 08:31 PM	#3
marino13 Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Home Of The Big Apple Posts: 2,963	When it gets over $500 million -- that is when I go for $100 or maybe $200. So, now I am rooting for no one to hit tonight ... __________________ If you can't pay for it in cash, you can't afford it.

01-06-2016, 08:35 PM	#5
jmscoggin Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 21,445 jmscoggin jmscoggin	10, I'm going to buy this site in the morning after I win and turn it into a nudist resort. __________________ https://www.hofautographcollector.com/

01-06-2016, 09:23 PM	#13
Gurds Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 8,742 gurds22 gurds	bought 2. here's a question...do you get your quick picks all on the same ticket or do you have them do each pull as an individual ticket....i was behind a guy today that bought $30 worth and had them do it on a separate ticket for each set of numbers... __________________ Dress code: Black tie optional. Just like life.

01-06-2016, 08:34 PM	#4
jlcherry2477 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,883 jlcherry2477 jlcherry2477	I got 5 on it....

01-06-2016, 08:38 PM	#7
majestik101 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 45,526 majestik101	When's the drawing? I never play lottery. But might, considering I got $500 Christmas money.

01-06-2016, 08:31 PM	#10
Highroller Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 9,101	Bought one

01-06-2016, 08:34 PM	#11
Brobocop Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 14,251 brobocop2	$500 million now. Would not be shocked if the final pot is a tad larger.

01-06-2016, 09:16 PM	#12
here2fu Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 452	In a pool for 300 dollars worth with the guys at work.

01-06-2016, 09:39 PM	#19
Tones Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Beachin', FL Posts: 17,324 itstones Tones	I bought $20 worth on the way home __________________ THERE'S ONLY ONE TEAM IN LONDON! Cody Garbrandt, George Springer, Kemba Walker, Marco Reus, & Tage Thompson Arsenal, Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, UConn & Yankees

01-06-2016, 09:51 PM	#20
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01-06-2016, 09:54 PM	#21
jiggidy Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 8,261 midwestonlineresale jiggidy	Good luck. You guys will need it. Powerball exec Charles Strutt quietly quits post as nationwide investigation into lottery rigging grows __________________ 20% Off Auto Accept on COMC Collecting: Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, & Detroit Tigers Lions HOF Collection: 28 RC's, 5 GU, 13 Autos Buying Barry Sanders PSA Slabs Last edited by jiggidy; 01-06-2016 at 09:58 PM.

01-06-2016, 10:16 PM	#22
coltsnsox07 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 22,570	Reminds me of the scene in Vegas Vacation between Clark Griswold and Marty the blackjack dealer... "You don't know when to quit, here's an idea, you give me half the money you're going to bet, we go out back... I'll kick you in the nuts and we'll call it a day?"

01-06-2016, 10:23 PM	#23
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	I've often heard it said that "you're more likely to be struck by lightning than win the lottery!" My thought is "If getting struck by lightning could make you a half-billionaire, we'd sure see a lot more people standing out in the rain." That being said, I have not ever purchased a lottery ticket. That also being said, if there is no winner tonight just the anticipation and excitement alone of participating in some small way in one of the largest jackpots ever would easily be worth $2 to me. I would consider a small fee on an exciting few moments watching the balls drop, not an investment strategy.

01-06-2016, 10:43 PM	#24
rocketfan86 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 2,128 nsutrumpet08	I bought $20 worth last night. Good luck everyone! __________________ https://sportscardalbum.com/u/rocketfan86 Collecting all Houston Rockets players, current and former.

01-06-2016, 10:48 PM	#25
Nicnac Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nutty Florida Posts: 12,281	A friend of mine says he's waiting til it hits $1B