Mega Millions at $1.1 BILLION

[Eureka]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Granted, I'm probably one of the most boring people out there when it comes to money. (I invest in index funds, don't gamble, and don't buy lottery tickets.)

But I've never understood why people get so excited to participate when the numbers get crazy high. Even the most modest payouts of a few million dollars would be life changing. The difference in actual happiness between $100 million and $1 billion is almost certainly zero if not less than zero (since you'd have more stress dealing with everyone who wants a piece).

Winning the lotto can ruin a persons life. It has happened to quit a few winners.