What would you do if you won the lottery?

[Nuclear]

So, the classic question, always fun to think about this.

Let's suppose you won something like 50 million euros, what would you do?

 

[Zombie]

I'd invest it into mutual funds.

 

[Velmarshal]

Stash it in a bank and live off the interest.

 

[Nuclear]

First I'd hire someone to look after the money, to make sure I don't spend it all on stupid shit. Actually, I'd hire two persons, but not tell them about the other guy, so that if one of them tried to steal my money, the other one would notice it. And then I'd invest most of it.

Stash it in a bank and live off the interest.

Sounds like a terrible plan, does interest even cover the inflation?

 

[Zombie]

It doesn't. Not to mention the risks involved with banking.

Mutual funds, guys. Mutual funds all the way.

 

[Direfury]

I'd hire some muscle to punish my betrayers.

No but seriously, I'd fund a few projects, and spend the rest of my time napping.

 

[jonhysone]

No I won't, they scammed at me in Gmail and I believed, I gave them most of my information and now screw them.
I would rather smile if I did, and buy as much candies as possible.

 

[gorillabull]

ill save it for the next lottery and buy 50 million more tickets

 

[Statharas]

Buy me a legacy playset. (MTG)

 

[Nuclear]

Realistically, I'd invite everyone I know to a big party, and then I'd have a great speech. At the end of the speech I'd just shout "Fuck you!", raise my middle fingers and jump in a helicopter and fly away never to be seen again.

 

[Direfury]

I'm seriously considering spending a good portion on punishing all of my betrayers.

 

[Zombie]

I'm seriously considering spending a good portion on punishing all of my betrayers.

Let it go, bro. Holding on to a grudge gets you nowhere.

 

[Direfury]

I love how nobody has seen Kevin Spencer.

 

[Radicool]

I'd like to learn Japanese from a private tutor then travel to Japan when I know enough of the language. I'd see the country, particularly the country side, ski (a lot) and perhaps visit China afterwards. I'd move out of my parents house and buy a small yet nice house. I'm interested in science and technological developments so I'd probably design the house myself around green materials and self sustainable solutions.

I'd like to hold a part time job afterwards otherwise I'd have too much free time. With the time and money I'd be-able to afford a nice piano. I have always loved playing the piano. I'd look into composing music and maybe one day my music could be used in movies or something similar.

I don't need 50 million euros. It would probably sit in a bank. Maybe it could help those close to me pay for a house or something? Perhaps I could donate it for research into some sort of specific scientific development?

 

[Nuclear]

Can't find any sources now that I'm looking for them, but I'm sure everyone has heard stories about how sudden increases in wealth can ruin a person's life, because they can't control their spending and suddenly everyone they know is trying to get a part of it. I find this really fascinating. That's also why I'd hire someone to manage my money; to prevent me from wasting it all on drugs and hookers like most of the people who win the lottery.

 

[Direfury]

So in all seriousness, I have a number of theories that I can't test without proper funding. I have other various projects and concepts that I could also fund. That aside, I would invest a large number of my winnings while funding those projects.

Not that long ago, I'd put 25K into some investments, made about three months' rent in three months. I'd be set for life with that kind of cash, especially if my theories pan out.

 

[Deleted member 238589]

Well, of course, I'd invest some that money into some kind of business. Otherwise, it would perish quickly. I would probably be very extravagant xD

 

[Paliouras]

50 million?
1 million for housing,PC,CDs etc.
Probably a donation(still that kind of money "corrupt" people so it isn't definite)
Give some to close family and friends(I expect after winning that amount of money everyone will come closer to me but I know who truly is close)
Investing in buisnessess.And generally try to spend the least I can

 

[neo_sluf]

I will buy 100 atomic bombs and detonate it all over the world..

WORLD DOMINATION!...

 

[Nuclear]

I would buy myself an US congressman.

 

[kakuzu]

If i would win this money : a part i will invest in genetic engineering and robotics , a part i will invest in bussines and with the last part i will buy an island and relax .

 

[Boris_Spider]

I would buy myself an US congressman.

Think bigger! Why buy one when you can buy two for twice as much?

@OP
Pay off student loans, tuck as much into a retirement fund as possible, and then begin my hobby (robotic army of spiders bent on world domination)

//\\^^//\\

 

[Zombie]

Not that long ago, I'd put 25K into some investments, made about three months' rent in three months. I'd be set for life with that kind of cash, especially if my theories pan out.

What did you invest into?

 

[Chaosy]

Try to develop a game that would eventually reach an ok player base.

 

[Ironside]

A kawasaki ZZR1400, a chevrolet corvette z01, a mercedez E class. Then I'd setup a business so the money keeps flowing in. After that, it would go to the house and small stuff (I don't have a lot of stuff I need, the first few mentioned are my dreams, anything more is like meh).
So basically, I need like 1 million and I'm done.

 

[Cherrymage]

I will build millions of ultimate Psychic Dominators all over the world and...... "Be one with Yuri!"

Also, I will construct a replica of Ouran High School and clone the characters of series such as WarCraft, OHSHC, C&C, etc.

 

[Idaero Ace]

i will take over Hiveworkshop, buy a classic house for my family, donate it, make a free collage, make a free school, etc

 

[Zaramorus]

I would buy a gaming computer.

 

[Chaosy]

seriously? You'd buy a computer for 50 million euro?

Perfect, then you can play Minecraft with like 10000 fps.

 

[Zaramorus]

Well i dont know what else i would want XD. I would also buy my favorite video games and movies. Oh i would pay a smart person to do all homework for me XD. Also playstation 3 and a huge TV.

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

I'd buy The Hiveworksh... oh wait. TWIF has already done that

On a side note, this totally:

Try to develop a game that would eventually reach an ok player base.

 

[andreariona]

Builds my own company or brand name.

 

[Gilles]

I'd exchange it into Canadian.

 

[Nuclear]

I'd hire an army of mercenaries and arrange a coup. I'd take the whole parliament hostage in a prison island and win the public to my side by making impossible populist promises. After that I'd be the first Emperor of Finland and I'd make some badass statues of myself (though they would be rigged to explode if people try to destroy them after my reign).

 

[Zed]

Buy a Gaming Laptop worth 1 million euros.

 

[MattNJ]

If I won the lottery first I would split it with my parents. Next I would invest it and collect the interest each year. Then, each year I would pay off my bills, travel, and donate a little to medical research. I would defiantly get a nice house and car. I also might go to college for computer science, medicine, or chemistry. It would be tempting to spend all that money on crap but I think I could resist it. Wow! I hope I win one day!

 

[Hantoo]

Use Dat Money to Get More Money

 

[-Grendel]

buy a truck full of peanut butter and smother myself in it.

 

[Nuclear]

Buy an Ebola sample and infect a water supply or some evil shit like that.