Posted on 01/12/2018 2:43:12 PM PST by SMGFan
A 20-year-old Florida man claimed the $451 million Mega Millions jackpot on Friday, choosing to get $282 million at once instead of more in annual installments.
A Florida Lottery news release said Friday that 20-year-old Shane Missler, of Port Richey, had claimed the jackpot from the multistate game's Jan. 5 drawing. They say he chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $281,874,999.
"I'm only 20, but I hope to use it to pursue a variety of passions, help my family and do some good for humanity," he said in a statement.
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Well, I hope not. I know it happens, i hope he does better than that.
FTA: and do some good for humanity,” he said in a statement.
Hookers... booze, several marriages and more hookers.
Lawyer went to the trouble to set up Secret 007, LLC. Now probably shaking head after client self-identified.
If you win the lottery the first thing you should do is hire a security team to protect your loved ones from kidnappers.
Uh give me some time think about it. LOL
No FL State Tax and 37% Federal Tax.
He still nets about $170 Million.
Not too shabby.
From $400 plus million to $170 million. Rip off.
I won four bucks and I was thrilled. It only cost me 10 bucks.
I hit a $100 dollar scratch off win once. There were $200 worth of losing ticket in my desk drawer.
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