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Old 03-26-2012, 05:02 PM
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I bought some tickets. This reaches the point that if I win this I will quit being an actuary, so the upside is wayyyyy too big to pass up... (first time lotto buyer here)

Anyone else going in?
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how much does it cost to buy all combinations
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( 59 C 5 ) * 35 * $2
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MegaMillions is still $1 per ticket. Powerball is $2 per.
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I would quit being an actuary at $2M
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i think i'd quit if i had 1.5M. and i live in nyc
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So why would warren buffet not buy $300 million worth of tickets for a quick profit?
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It's illegal to do so.
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why? what law is broken?
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