Suppose you could earn as much as 10% on investments each year over the next 20 years. In this case lottery winnings are worth only a bit over 40 cents on each dollar.

    Keep in mind that winnings are worth even less if the payout is $40,000 per year for 25 years and less again if there is inflation during any part of the 20 year period.

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