Californians react to Mega Millions decision

Comment #10

mrmst — Thu, 17 Feb 2005 18:41:17 GMT

I know the pool I run and I will continue to play no matter what the change is as well. In fact, if the jackpots get over $100 million more frequently, I'll be able to increase the members of the pool. I can't seem to get anyone but the die-hard regulars interested unless the jackpot is 9 figures.

Comment #9

CASH Only — Thu, 17 Feb 2005 14:39:30 GMT

I'll be playing no matter what the matrices will be.

Comment #8

dvdiva — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 08:00:26 GMT

I'm hoping for around 165-190 million myself. That's why I like my idea of 5/60 + 1/33 (or 34) (feel free to use this Mega).I think that 200+ million would seem to much but most could handle.The slips could handle 5/69 + 1/33 at max but the odds of that would be 370 million to one.I think a change to 1:185 million would go over smothly especially if the smaller prizes got a boost. At least the price won't change.

Comment #7

vincejr — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 03:04:51 GMT

Also, don't forget that when CA joins, 1 in 135 million is not going to be the odds...when the 500 lb. gorilla joins, you know there is going to have to be a matrix change in the mix. I'm figuring odds more in the line of 1 in 200+ million. (Though looking at some of the various states' MM playslips, I don't know how they can fit many more numbers on them without a major redesign.

Comment #6

dvdiva — Tue, 15 Feb 2005 21:36:10 GMT

Plus the annuity in the CA game stinks. I think they even give below 50% cash. I do know that it's not the same amount of cash over the years of the annuity. It grows with time (and inflation).

Comment #5

CASH Only — Tue, 15 Feb 2005 21:14:27 GMT

SuperLotto+ players must choose when they PLAY.

Comment #4

Todd — Tue, 15 Feb 2005 21:01:06 GMT

CO: What is CA's rule on that for SuperLotto Plus

Comment #3

CASH Only — Tue, 15 Feb 2005 20:42:05 GMT

Nobody's mentioned that CA would join NY and TX in requiring Mega Millions players to choose when they PLAY, instead of after they win.

Comment #2

DoctorEw220 — Fri, 11 Feb 2005 00:23:12 GMT

just about every in-state lotto game has a decrease in either the starting jackpot, the amount the jackpot increases by, or both, so there may be a few changes with it.

Comment #1

CASH Only — Thu, 10 Feb 2005 23:53:20 GMT

Would CA Super Lotto Plus see any changes

Californians react to Mega Millions decision

Lottery Post — Thu, 10 Feb 2005 15:03:00 GMT

Odds are, people who play the state's SuperLotto will also play Mega Millions, and those who don't will consider giving it a shot.An unscientific survey Wednesday found that most people say they won't be able resist plunking down a buck or two to play Mega Millions, even if it's only one time.Mega Millions is the new lotto game coming to California this year. The game offers jackpots that range from $200 million to $300 million, with tickets for only a buck. Mega Millions officials say a $400 mi... [ More ]