Bummer!

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http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Kevin-Boson-San-Diego-Lucky-Life-Scratchers-Winner-Dies-David-Boson-366127441.html

 

[Icewynd]

This is the problem with taking the annuity -- you might not be around for long enough to enjoy 25 annual payouts. I'm glad the family got some money in the end.

Good Luck!

 

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hiya Icewynd...indeed, some states do not even have cash on hand to payout large prizes, instead they give an IOU Illinois was the most recent I heard of.

yeah I'd take the lump-sum & tax-lump on the head...better than state government sending a "mechanic" to bump me off

cya,
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