I always try and pick up tickets when the jackpot(s) are over $100 million. It does not appear that a jackpot will reach that level again in 2008.

My concern with these contests is that they tend to clog up the board. I tried a couple of times to reduce the post volume, but it was not that sucessful. Time to change the rules, and make it easier for everyone.

If you want to be a 2009 "lottery" contest subscriber, just link your name and # to this post with the message "I'm in for 2009". By doing this, you are automatically entered into any lottery contests I run for the entire year of 2009. You do not need to enter each time or worry about missing one of my posts. When I get tickets, I will scan them and include a list of all the current subscribers. There is no cost or obligation to you.

All club members welcome - UK, Germany, Italy, etc.

I will be glad to add any new club members throughout the year (and I will make that clear in my future posts).

If we ever hit anything, all winnings under $1,000 will be invested in additional tickets. Anything above that will be a majority shareholder decision. In order to win, you need to be a member in good standing at the drawing date. I can't guarantee that I will get tickets to every $100+ million drawing, but I will try.

One more thing: Happy Holidays to every one of you, and I hope 2009 is your best year ever.