Maine gets 1st Mega Millions jackpot with $1.35B grand prize

[mdchachi]

Maine gets 1st Mega Millions jackpot with $1.35B grand prize
Maine scored its first Mega Millions jackpot when a ticket purchased in the state matched the winning numbers for the lottery's estimated $1.35 billion grand prize. The winning ticket was sold at Hometown Gas & Grill in Lebanon, Maine, according to the Maine State Lottery.

Congratulations Frank, old buddy old pal. You wouldn't mind paying off my mortgage would you?

 

[Majestic]

@Uncle Frank
Congratulations to my favorite uncle!

 

[Grandpa Frank]

I'm hoping it's a relative of mine , LOL.

 

[thomas]

Now, Uncle Frank will buy me out! Please!

 

[Grandpa Frank]

I'd probably be dead from a heart attack if I got up and saw I had the winning ticket. If they are smart , they will keep it their secret for as long as possible. Hope they get really good financial advice on how to deal with it. I think if it was me who won , I would look at it as much a possible disaster as a good thing.

 

[mdchachi]

That what I think. It won't lead to good things for many/most. At least that's what I say to make myself feel better.

 

[Petaris]

I wouldn't worry too much, after the IRS gets their cut you will only have a few hundred thousand to worry about. lol

 

[Flyingace]

I wouldn't worry too much, after the IRS gets their cut you will only have a few hundred thousand to worry about. lol

Lol. Yes, sad isn't it?

 

[Grandpa Frank]

If the person lives in Maine and takes it all at once in cash , they said the state will get 20 million in taxes.

 

[Master of Time]

What region of Japan is Maine in? Was that Tohoku?

 

[Grandpa Frank]

I think we are in northern Hokkaido Maine from the weather we get here. Having a major snow & ice storm here today with very high winds.