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How to Spend Your $333M Mega Jackpot

Lottery pot now tops $333M

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(Newser) – With the Mega Millions jackpot at $333 million, ABC News investigates the best ways to spend it:

  • A new pad: "I would think they'd want to own a truly extraordinary home," says a real-estate agent. How about 3 townhouses in Greenwich Village, at just $16 million a pop? That's "one for myself, one for the rest of my family and the other for guests."

  • Rent an island: You and 100 friends could enjoy a 50-villa resort in the Maldives. The $100,000-per-night rate comes with free breakfast!
  • Hell, buy an island: A 55-acre island off Eleuthera is cheaper than the three townhouses you just bought, at $39 million.
  • Philanthropy: Charities need you even more in a stagnating economy.
  • A nice car: A replica of the $1-million Mercedes Gullwing runs for only $200,000—and "is a car that could increase in value," an insider says.
To find out more, click the link below.

A 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing.
A 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing.   (AP Photo)
In this photo provided by the Michigan Lottery, Fred Topous, a Mega Millions jackpot winner, displays his lucky Lottery ticket.
In this photo provided by the Michigan Lottery, Fred Topous, a Mega Millions jackpot winner, displays his lucky Lottery ticket.   (AP Photo)
A private island.
A private island.   (AP Photo)
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easterner
Aug 28, 09 6:28 PM CDT
You and 100 friends could enjoy a 50-villa resort in the Maldives. Friends !!! NO.. NO.. NO.!!!...100 BEAUTIFUL WOMEN Reply
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UrUndertaker
Aug 28, 09 6:55 PM CDT
"100 BEAUTIFUL WOMEN"...your cash would be gone in less than 3 months and thats an optimistic outlook, seriously...cost big bucks to keep the silicones [umped up properly :)
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npkimmey
Aug 28, 09 6:28 PM CDT
You can buy a 55-acre island for $39 mill? That's awesome. Reply
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Yourself
Aug 28, 09 6:32 PM CDT
and STILL be rich! lol.. i'd do it just cause i could.
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UrUndertaker
Aug 28, 09 6:57 PM CDT
" 55-acre island for $39 mill" check the water supply as well as elevation of the island, don't want it to disappear each moth with a moon...that happens as well as water being contaminated if it has fresh water at all
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