I am always amused at how some people (myself included) only play the overseas lottos when the jackpots are over a billion. Like we couldn’t be bothered putting in the effort if the jackpot is only R500 million! Well, my friends, we’re in luck, because Wednesday’s US Powerball lotto jackpot is sitting on $155Million – which works out to 1.1 Billion Afros! (Afros, by the way, is our new word for Rands. Get into it – it’s fun). I just bought my numbers, check it out:

So what’s that? Under two hundred bucks for the chance of pulling in a billion Afros? I’m fine with that – that’s like a week of car guards. Only a fool would ignore it. I mean seriously, how could you ignore this?

Now I know what you’re after – you want something here – a place you can call home. And then you want something overseas – which you can also call home. I checked out Seeff’s website and found this little beaut for you in Clifton:

In Clifton, for a paltry R100 Million – Click here to view

So that bad boy is going for a hundred bar – and they made it quite clear that the price is exclusive of VAT. Thanks for that – either way it’s not going to dent our jackpot. In fact, the jackpot comes to R1.1Billion – so that pad will just knock off the 0.1 at the end. Yawn..

So we’re left with a billion, AFTER buying that little Clifton love nest. Which brings us to our overseas pad. And boy have I found you just the thing! Welcome to Emerald Cay – this place is SO your vibe!

Stunning starter home – lock up & go in the Caribbean – $48.5 Million
Click here to view

I’m intrigued, as I’m sure you are, as to how the evaluation came to 48 and a HALF million Dollars. Sounds a bit spicy, if you ask me. Not that we’ll be too upset about the expense, because we’ll be left with $106 Million. Good heavens, this is getting tricky to spend.

Let’s check out the information about this new pad of yours, and some more pics..

This unparalleled 30,000 sq. ft. luxury mansion is ideally situated on a private island paradise, adjoined to the mainland by its own private swing bridge.
This island extravagance encompasses 10 elegant bedrooms:

1 bedroom and 1 bath in the master suite pavilion,
3 guest bedrooms with en-suite baths,
2 bedrooms, 2 baths in the guest/boat house,
2 bedrooms, 2 baths in the guest/gate house,
1 bedroom, 1 bath in the caretakers’ cottage, and
1 bedroom staff quarters.

An exquisite 40 foot high living room ceiling with a 2 storey high open entryway to and from the patio enhances this extraordinary property. A 3 storey library featuring a detailed spiral staircase creates the ambience of sophistication. The warm sunlit breakfast nook invites superb meals and family gatherings. Relaxing gazebos boast panoramic 360 degree views. The home’s west facing position captures soothing sounds of the sea, flowing natural light and gorgeous sunset views.

A complete business centre with high speed internet access is perfect for business meetings. For comfort and convenience, a concierge desk is also provided.
Other fascinating highlights include first class marinas furnished with master craft boats, a full service gymnasium, a 10 person state-of-the-art home theater, and a cool wine cellar. Enjoy a game of tennis on a lighted tennis court, escape to a spacious custom-built “smart” spa for total relaxation, or sip a refreshing drink at the Turtle Pool bar. Natural beauty, secluded beaches, and infinity edge pools are additional delights.

CLICK HERE for more info

I like it. I’ll take it – but just give me until Thursday to pull the cash together.

Click the thumbnails below to see the rest of the pics and CLICK HERE to buy your tickets:

CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR POWERBALL LOTTERY TICKETS