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spads · 08-09-2013, 02:59 AM

If the guy decided to take a lump sum instead of installments then he's only getting half of the 148 mil at most. Aside from France, no government is stupid enough to think that taxation over 50% will work. Also, even if they did take 2/3 of the total in taxes, it's not like the guy worked for the money. He got lucky picking numbers at random. Lastly, it's the government's game which means they make the rules. No one forces you to play the state controlled lottery. If you don't like how much of a share they take (and tax revenue is why they have the game in the first place) go to Vegas and play at a craps table. You'll have better odds and free booze as well.

08-09-2013, 02:59 AM
spads Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 344	If the guy decided to take a lump sum instead of installments then he's only getting half of the 148 mil at most. Aside from France, no government is stupid enough to think that taxation over 50% will work. Also, even if they did take 2/3 of the total in taxes, it's not like the guy worked for the money. He got lucky picking numbers at random. Lastly, it's the government's game which means they make the rules. No one forces you to play the state controlled lottery. If you don't like how much of a share they take (and tax revenue is why they have the game in the first place) go to Vegas and play at a craps table. You'll have better odds and free booze as well.