They Laughed When I Asked Which Home Appliance Brand I Should Buy

The Miele showroom in Beverly Hills, USA.

I sauntered into the kitchen appliance store and caught the attention of one of the salesmen.

He and another guy came over.

"I've got Smeg appliances throughout our kitchen," I said, "A dishwasher, oven, gas hob and microwave, but I only need to replace the dishwasher right now."

They nodded, and I continued.

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LOTTOSHACKS: Buy Crooner Elvis Presley's Former Home In Beverly Hills For A Mere $13 Million

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The singer bought it in 1967 and sold it 6 years later. The home has had millions spent on it since. Via Coldwell Banker. More photos.

Put Elvis's old home on your list to buy after your Mega Millions win!

PRICE: $12,995,000

LOCATION: Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, USA.

COUNTIN': 4 beds, 5 baths, 5367 sq ft, 1.8 acres

OWNER: Formerly Elvis & Priscilla Presley

GAME TO WIN: Mega Millions: - $53M

BALANCE AFTER PURCHASE: $40M and change

The Shocking And Unnecessary Gulf Of Ignorance Between These Two Lottery Jackpot Winners

Georgia Lottery's Mega Millions winner Wayne Reese may not have had the problems another winner faced in this story.

Robb called his family up from different parts of their vast home by phone.

"Sorry guys," he said resignedly when they had all gathered in the great room, "we have to sell. I can't afford this place any longer."

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POCKET-PAT: Check Your Tickets Now For This Essential Feature That Could Kill Your Winnings

Photo: AP 

Here's an essential reminder. If you've been using your Silver Lotto System for a while, there's one important feature you should check right now.

It's important because if you're not doing it correctly, it could cost you a win. Or worse, you may risk having your tickets rejected by the lottery store at the time when you don't have time to redo them.

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WINNING: These Massive Lottery Prizes Are Just Begging To Be Won!

This Canada Lotto 649 $6.7 million win is just one of the games waiting for a win right now. Photo 

Take a look at the right hand side of this blog at the "Playing This Week" selection.

A few minutes ago I quickly did some calculations on these games. Guess what I found?

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NO BUDGET? How My Lottery System Explodes Your Winning Results On Just A Few Dollars

How much did these Mega Millions lottery winners spend to win a total of $319 million? Could be far less than you think.

Received this email from Gabriel W:

"Ken, love your system! However, if I used every line as you suggest, it's going to cost me a fortune. I don't have that kind of money. What can I do here?" Gabriel W.

A lot of people ask me that question.

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6 Weird Lottery Questions You'd Never Thought Of Asking

The Conrads probably stoppped asking questions after their Minnesota Hot Lotto win! PHOTO: Grand Rapids MN

You're curious...

  • What happens to the prize money if you die before getting it all?
  • Does anyone else get your quick-pick numbers - or are they exclusive to you?
  • And who decides what amount the Powerball jackpot should be?

Here's some answers to those and other intriguing questions about the lottery,

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LOTTOSHACKS: Actor Nicolas Cage's Former EyeStopping Vegas Mansion Up For A Cool $8.9 Million

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Check out this mansion - you could buy it after your Mega Millions win!

PRICE: $8,900,000
LOCATION: Las Vegas, USA.
COUNTIN': 7 beds, 16 car garage, 14,000 sq ft
SELLER: Previously Nicolas Cage, actor
GAME TO WIN: Mega Millions (cross border) - $102M
BALANCE AFTER PURCHASE: $93,100,000

LOTTOSHACKS: Magnificent Brick $20 Million Mansion Which You & I Would Never Buy

Check out some homes you could buy after your win!More Photos via Real Estalker

Check out some homes you could buy after your win!

PRICE: $20,000,000
LOCATION: Washington DC.
COUNTIN': 8 beds, 7/2 baths, 13,000 sq ft
SELLER: Wayne and Lea Berman 
GAME TO WIN: Washington Mega Millions - $53M
BALANCE AFTER PURCHASE: $33,000,000

This is formal living at its butler-best! Could your casual style fit in here?

LUCKY DAY: Why You Should Act Now Today--Black Friday

The epic Friday 13th horror movie.

Today is Friday 13th. Many people won't be taking a ticket today because they're afraid of being unlucky.

Well, you and I know that to be a successful lottery winner you need to do what others fear.

So that makes it an excellent reason for you to buy a ticket if you have a Friday game like Mega Millions, Lotto MaxEuroMillions, Philippines MegaLotto or Connecticut Classic Lotto.

TIP: Get out there and buy a ticket! You'll be better off because there may be fewer people to share your prize.

NEWS: The Simpson's Creator Reveals The Real Springfield Location

Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons cartoon show, today revealed that the mythical town of Springfield is in fact in Oregon, USA.

The town is 160km away from Groening's hometown of Portland.

It is also home to the Oregon Megabucks, which has created over 230 millionaires. It is played every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, and draws 6 numbers from a set of 48 (6/48).

The jackpot starts at $1 million and grows until won. The next jackpot is $2 million. Oregon also hosts the national Mega Millions and Powerball games.

Buy the Silver Lotto PRO to get started with any of these games!

Go to OREGON MEGABUCKS

ONE TO GO: The Maryland Mega Millions $218 Million Prize Has Been Claimed

Three Maryland public school employees claimed the third share of $656 million today. Via Maryland Lottery

The anonymous winners, who called themselves the "Three Amigos" collected the prize with their financial advisers. They elected to take the $158 million lump sum cash option, giving them $35 million each after taxes.

With Kanas and Maryland winners found, that leaves just the Illinois winner to collect their $218 million share of the March 30 drawing.

MEGA MILLIONS: Update - One Winner Out Of Three Has Stepped Forward Undercover

Kansas Lottery chief Dennis Wilson.          Photo - AP/John Hanna

A winner from one of the three states that shared the massive Mega Millions $656 million jackpot has come to claim the prize - anonymously.

The Kansas lottery chief Dennis Wilson said that the winner visited his offices accompanied by a lawyer and a financial officer. They made a request for privacy.

The winner elected to receive a lump sum payout of US$110.5 million from the $218 million third share.

Mr Wilson said the delay was because the winner had only just checked their tickets on Monday.

That leaves winners from Illinois and Maryland to go.

Mega Millions is now up to $31 million and interest is rising again. Get the Silver Lotto PRO System today, ready for the next draw on Tuesday.

LOOK 'N LEARN: A Hard-Won Lesson From "Lottery Ticket" The Film

Rotten Tomatoes gave this film 35% rating - but there's a more important lesson here.

There's a theme to this delightful but cliched 2010 comedy, and it's one that the whole film is built around: Kevin tries to regain ownership of his winning $370M Mega Millions ticket. Took him a while.

TIP: Do what Kevin didn't. Get irrevocable ownership of your winning lottery ticket by signing it! Your signature makes any ticket a legal document and will save you a lot of pain if you lose it.

Learn more here.

I'm Answering 9 Hot Questions That Will Immediately Ramp Up Your Lottery Winning Chances

Batman with his Lamborghini in Maryland, USA. Via DMV

Fortunately I can answer lottery questions much more easily than explain the strange Batman situation in this photo.

Following are 9 of the more common questions I get asked - both by people interested in my System, and those who already play.

Here's how you can ramp up your winnings by playing the lottery my way:

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