Sooo what would you do?? 1 Billion Lotto.

[Incogneeto]

pretty sure I would cover all 6 options.

definitely Saint Jude's and Make a wish.

would be really cool to just be anonymous and freak people out.

 

[neurosis]

I wouldn't make it two years after winning that kind of money. 

[neurosis]

I need to pick two.. 

Boats and hoes, then heart attack.

[Matthew Hajicek]

Kate has it all planned out.  Lump sum, this much goes to taxes, that much to these family members, this much to these charities, the rest into these investment accounts paying out this much per year, of which this much I get to put into my business, that much into toys, etc.

[mkd]

[Bruce Caulley]

Boats & Ho's.  But I'm not into boating

[CNCAppsJames]

Combination of 3; Family, Church, and Secret Helper but it's ALL secret.

• I'd sign the ticket and lock it away in a safe until after #3 is in place.
• I'd go on a short vacation with my wife where we look for and hire #3 and #5.
• Get a financial planner BEFORE you spend a penny. Before you even turn your ticket in. That kind of money is no joke and a truckload of responsibility comes with it. That is generational wealth and if done right, can be a benefit not only to your family but society as well. NOBODY like spoiled rich kids so DON'T CREATE THEM! Figure out a plan to make your money work for you. Give yourself a small allowance. DO NOT keep a lot of money liquid. This is all stuff a good financial planner will go over.
• Don't tell anyone you won. Not even your closest friends or family because things WILL change if you do, and probably not for the better. The closer you keep this to the vest, the better off you'll be.
• Find and get an attorney on retainer. You have NO IDEA what's about to happen to you and who is going to come after you and for what when it gets out. If you have a common name, it's a lot easier to hide. A name like mine? I'd never be able to hide and some states REQUIRE your name to be publicly disclosed so take that under advisement.
• Beef up security at your house unless you plan on moving. IR cameras. Alarms. Beefier doors. The special screens that prevent entry but aren't ridiculous looking. If you don't have a CCW yet... GET ONE!
• Don't buy flash stuff. It's ALL gonna burn someday anyway. Buy experiences. Those create memories and those last a lifetime. 

When my father passed away he had a little money that came my way. It had been a rough few years for us with a number of family members passing away in a short span of time. So, we booked a vacation to our favorite spot. We splurged a little and flew 1st Class. That was over 12 years ago and the kids STILL rave about that trip like it was yesterday. THAT was money well spent. We stayed in a Top Floor Penhouse for a few days and a time-share the others, had a comfortable rental car, and did A LOT of stuff together... and most importantly; honored those that passed and blessed us with the opportunity to have that experience. Nobody remembers ANY of the "stuff" we bought but they sure remember the stuff we did. Keep that in mind. [/list]

JM2CFWIW

[Jeff]

First I'd probably shit a chicken.
Then after the initial shock of winning was over, I'd most likely seek out a financial planner of some sort.
Then give my family and closest friends some to be comfortable.
Then I'd do whatever I wanted.

[neurosis]

First I'd probably shit a chicken.

If you can pull that off I don't think that you'd need to win the lotto. 

[JParis]

Of course, if you know me, you know better than that 

[MIL-TFP-41]

you guys are no fun. Hookers & blow. Make Charlie Sheen look like an amateur, cept maybe use condoms. Or at least pay for STD tests for the hookers before the party.

Maybe there is a reason I am single.....

[BrianP.]

you guys are no fun. Hookers & blow. Make Charlie Sheen look like an amateur, cept maybe use condoms. Or at least pay for STD tests for the hookers before the party.

Maybe there is a reason I am single.....

No maybe about it. 🤪

[TSmcam]

I'd buy Mastercam, shut it down, and watch some of you freak out, whilst parked up sipping a Woodford. 

But, James is right, buy memories. The most common talked about thing with us at home is vacations, and those experiences. But after winning that much, most of my experiences would be through a drunken haze LOL

[neurosis]

I'd buy Mastercam, shut it down, and watch some of you freak out, whilst parked up sipping a Woodford. 

Pfft... I'd just go back to TopSolid.   

[JParis]

Pfft... I'd just go back to TopSolid.   

You could just buy TopSolid with your pocket change and watch all 12 users get lost in a haze