Computerize scratch-off contests

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LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 10:45:08 GMT

you got that right......

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CASH Only — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 15:09:41 GMT

That's good to know.

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lchoro — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 00:44:09 GMT

[quote]iowa does something similar. they have a thing called quarter play in which you pay $20 and you get a hand-held slot game in which the points determine your prize.[/quote] Didn't see anything on their site, but it sounds equivalent to buying a package of pre-printed tickets. You would think they could eventually tie them into devices, such as cellphones. They could charge back to your telecom provider and you could use the keypad to control the interaction. I'm only an occasional play... [ More ]

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Todd — Sun, 29 May 2005 16:05:30 GMT

<Moved to Instant Games forum

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DoctorEw220 — Sat, 28 May 2005 22:00:37 GMT

iowa does something similar. they have a thing called quarter play in which you pay $20 and you get a hand-held slot game in which the points determine your prize.

Computerize scratch-off contests

lchoro — Sat, 28 May 2005 17:42:10 GMT

Why don't the states set up the scratch-off games so they can be played through video terminals at the stores (similar to video poker) or through their online web sites? In either case, they could be set up to print the tickets and to require the winning customers to key in their name and other vital information used for physical confirmations.