AngryParsley comments on Winning the Unwinnable - Less Wrong

4 Post author: JRMayne 21 January 2010 03:01AM

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Comment author: AngryParsley 21 January 2010 03:21:30AM 10 points [-]

It's been done before, but remember that you have to pay taxes on the winnings. Also most lotteries in the US force you to choose between a much smaller lump sum or a yearly payment.

Comment author: roland 21 January 2010 06:22:45PM 0 points [-]

Any links regarding "it's been done before"?

Comment author: AngryParsley 21 January 2010 06:27:33PM 1 point [-]