# Power ball odds questions

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> [@Great\_Antibob](#):
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> one actually can win the lottery or at least come out ahead. It’s just exceedingly unlikely.

And even if you do win, there are still ways to f\*\*\* it up:

> [@Omnibus Stupid MFers in the news thread (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-2/995657/4543):
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> A Florida Man story with a Kentucky twist: Shortly after winning a $167 million-plus Powerball Jackpot, James Farthing is arrested in Florida for assaulting police. Farthing’s girlfriend, Jacqueline FIghtmaster also was charged in the incident. Given his reported extensive criminal record, Farthing may need that jackpot to cover his bail money and fines. \*No word on whether Farthing’s mother, Linda Grizzle, has made a statement.

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