> One thing is for sure,Union City,Tn would have a place with 9 foot GC's or Diamonds to play on. I'd build the room and have a friend run it for me,complete with college girls that are willing to learn about the game. It just flat sucks to go into a room and the person working the counter doesn't know ANYTHING.
I've envisioned this scenario enough I have a specific game plan.
First,I'd make sure I didn't get robbed on the way to redeem it. Even if you win the big Powerball jackpot,you'll still have to wait about 2 weeks to get the money if you attempt to redeem it the next day,so I'd sign the ticket,and put it away until then. If you wait 2 weeks,the check will be cut the day you show up. In Nashville,the main lottery office is right next door to the main AmSouth branch. A pool-playing lawyer would be a good idea,and hire my mom as an accountant.
After taking care of my family and friends,I'd donate a sizeable sum to the school board here to build a proper facility for gifted/talented kids that is shielded from small-town politics and ensure that there aren't 2 sets of rules,one for the rich kids and one for everyone else.
The poolroom would be build in short order.
I'd run a full-page ad in all the magazines,advertising 1000 dollar sets with NO ONE barred in my room.
I'm sure not going to leave 540k cash and 250k worth of jewelry in my truck while I'm in the strip club like Jack Whitaker,the WV man that won 314 mill and now claims to be busted.
I'd have an impressive collection of cues,starting with Si's Searing and the Mike Sigel Joss/Kersenbrock set John Wright had at one time.
I've also had the idea of funding a tour myself,with 3 100k added tournaments in 9-ball,10-ball,one-pocket,and 14.1,with a 1 million bonus for the all-around champion.
I'd keep the same circle of friends,and very few new ones. Not much else would be different. The crowds of people sending me letters about how a family member needs an operation and all that would be a pain in the ass though. Tommy D.
i now i already bought one
