Pa. Lottery players dig Treasure Hunt game

Comment #8

rdc137 — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:50:22 GMT

A few weeks ago I won $1 on a Treasure Hunt ticket. When Cash 5 was $500,000 I bought 5 tickets and got a free Treasure Hunt ticket as part of their promotion. That's the only way a computerized game ticket gets in my hands.

Comment #7

sirbrad — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:34:30 GMT

I have got 2 and 3 out of 5 on treasure hunt, and a few in the same position and I only played it like 3 times. I would like to play more, but the jackpot it not enough for what I need. Although the extra money would be nice, it would not get me to where I need to be.

Comment #6

LckyLary — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:14:49 GMT

I haven't yet won anything on T.Hunt, played it a few times but I do MUCH better with good old Cash 5. I often get 2 numbers so I often play for free, they don't give anything in nj for 2 numbers. I don't like computerized games either, but it's a Midday game so I try it one tkt when I play P'ball over there. I have yet to get more than maybe 1 # on T.Hunt which is maybe because it's RNG? I only play quickpicks for now (use an RNG to play an RNG) until I can systemize it.... [ More ]

Comment #5

rdc137 — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:52:50 GMT

But it's still computerized. It is a bad game. The PA lottery seems to be cheapening itself quite a bit.

One thing I've thought about with the PA Lottery: PA is in a self-made mass transit funding crisis. One of the things that the PA lottery does is subsidize transit for seniors. I'm sure there's a correlation.

Comment #4

sirbrad — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 02:15:04 GMT

I don't play it much because it is not life-changing money. I prefer the mid-range jackpots, anything from $500,000 up AFTER taxes. I wish it would build up more, but then I am sure 3 or more players would win.

Comment #3

Greg — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:34:12 GMT

Let's keep in mind several things:

1) PA's 5/39 game, that start off with Jackpots of $100,000+, are won quite regularly throughout the week (check the website to see how often!). $100,000. is far preferable to TH's measley $10,000!

2) That PA camoflauges or masks it's computer-ized 5/30 game with such graphics does not fool me. It's still computer-driven, meaning that its internal software can continue to scan ticket combinations purchased by players to carefully regulate when to desig... [ More ]

Comment #2

LOTTOMIKE — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 23:28:25 GMT

i think i can overlook it being computerized.the reason being is that this game is what players need.a 5/30 game that ain't so hard to beat.if lotto 5 in tennessee was 5/30 i would play every draw without fail.i'm just not that interested in longshot odds.5/39 got old quick....

Comment #1

JimmySand9 — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:58:45 GMT

Hey, I'm from the Poconos. Take my advice, don't live here. It's boring.

Anyway, the reason the game has exceeded expectations is simple, great odds and great returns. It has the best top prize odds of any non-digit game, which people notice right off. And it has the highest prize return (58%), which players don't notice, but they do notice the higher instances of mid-range wins a high return allows. Add that with the $1 price, and it's enough for people to overlook the computerized drawings.... [ More ]

Pa. Lottery players dig Treasure Hunt game

Lottery Post — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:35:00 GMT

Treasure Hunt, Pennsylvania Lottery's terminal-based Pick 5 game, has exceeded sales expectations. The game, which went on sale May 8, was projected to bring in between $2.5 million and $3 million in its first quarter. Sales have surpassed $3 million.

Treasure Hunt is unique because it is animated online. Players get a grid numbered 1-30 and mark where they think the treasures are hidden. After the drawing at 1:35 p.m., the sand covered grid is shown online being cleared off, reveling five... [ More ]