Jackpot Game Survey

Reply #14

CASH Only — Mon, 13 Jan 2003 17:08:04 GMT

1010: Did you read tg636's E-mail to the Mass. Lottery? AFAIC, the Mass. Lottery should _not_ force winners of their 6/42 or 6/49 to receive annual payments (in fact, ALL lottery winners (except of lifetime prizes) should be allowed to receive the fair market cash value in lump sum. Do you live near New Hampshire ( Hot Lotto ) or Connecticut ( Classic Lotto )? In addition to both games having a cash option, the jackpot odds of each game fall between the Mass. 6/42 and 6/49. If you prefer bei... [ More ]

Reply #13

Lotto1010 — Mon, 13 Jan 2003 16:57:17 GMT

1. $102. Yes

Reply #12

CASH Only — Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:46:04 GMT

tg: VERY GOOD letter! (You could have added that Powerball, Hot Lotto, Connecticut Classic Lotto , etc.- in fact, all US lottery jackpot games allow players to choose lump sum, except the Mass. 6/42 6/49.

Reply #11

tg636 — Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:29:01 GMT

Cashonly: I emailed this message to the MA lottery -webmaster@masslottery.com. Maybe others from MAcan send similar messages and we can see if they get the message.***********Hello,I've been a Megabucks season ticket holder for thelast 8 years. I've become fed up that the Big GameMegamillions and Tri-state Megabucks have cash options, but Megabucks continues to be annuity only. I can see no reason for Megabucks to continue being annuity only,and I ask that the Mass Lottery change it so winners h... [ More ]

Reply #10

CASH Only — Mon, 13 Jan 2003 12:39:05 GMT

How come more people haven't voiced their opinion on this? (no need to if you prefer annuity

Reply #9

CASH Only — Fri, 10 Jan 2003 19:05:54 GMT

MrSoul: It's never cool to receive annuity payments should you win the lottery. If you're in Massachusetts, _avoid_ their 6/42 and 6/49 since both are ANNUITY-ONLY.

Reply #8

Mrcoolsoul — Fri, 10 Jan 2003 18:25:39 GMT

1) On an average, how much do you spend weekly on Jackpot Games?Right now roughly $4 a week($2 for each MM drawing). When I travel home every month to see my family I throw a couple $ down for PB there too.2) Do you still play when the Jackpot is set at minimum of $10Mil?Oh yeah. But if the state lotto is bigger I'll play that until MM catches up and surpasses the state's jackpot.3) Quick-Pick or Natural Pick?Quick pick. I used to do a couple of my own picks(birth dates and stuff), but eh...... [ More ]

Reply #7

CASH Only — Fri, 10 Jan 2003 15:28:55 GMT

tg: Unfortunately, if you hit the Megabucks, there is NO cash option. When they ask you if you want it renewed, REFUSE (but continue the Big Game/MM subscription since there IS a cash option for Big Game/MM.) Consider switching to Connecticut Classic Lotto ; if you're in New Hampshire, Hot Lotto (which will be coming to the DC Lottery this summer).

Reply #6

tg636 — Fri, 10 Jan 2003 14:10:40 GMT

1) On an average, how much do you spend weekly on Jackpot Games?$42) Do you still play when the Jackpot is set at minimum of $10Mil?I do now that I have a season tickets for MA Big Game and Megabucks. 3) Quick-Pick or Natural Pick?Natural picks. 4) If Natural Pick, do you stay with the same #s?Yes, you have to on a season ticket. 5) Would you buy more tickets if the Jackpot hits a higher amount like $100M?No, that's the whole point of buying a season ticket - to save money($14 a year on the Chri... [ More ]

Reply #5

visiondude — Fri, 10 Jan 2003 02:57:00 GMT

waaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhoooooo

Reply #4

wishin — Thu, 09 Jan 2003 23:31:05 GMT

1) $8-$10......$2 - $3 each draw for MM and Lotto 2) yes, unless the Lotto has a higher jackpot3) Quick Pick4) N/A5) Yes, because then I'll travel to play Powerball, too 6) lump sum

Reply #3

Bug — Thu, 09 Jan 2003 14:07:44 GMT

1) $102) Yes3) Both4) No5) No6) It would depend on the interest rate and the economy. I'd love to make that decision someday.

Reply #2

JustOnce — Thu, 09 Jan 2003 13:58:18 GMT

Thanks Cash. BTW, good thought. I forgot to add to the following:#6) If you ever ever won, would you take the annuity or the lump-sum option

Reply #1

CASH Only — Thu, 09 Jan 2003 13:51:49 GMT

JustOnce: *1. about $10 *2. Yes for Powerball (the PowerPlay option helps), no for MM. *3. Natural. *4. Yes. *5. Yes. *6. LUMP SUM. *7. I would _never_ play any game that is annuity-only .

Jackpot Game Survey

JustOnce — Thu, 09 Jan 2003 13:43:25 GMT

We all play games like MegaMillions and Powerball in hopes of hitting big. To most of us, its few dollars well spent on entertainment . I would appreciate if you can answer the following:1) On an average, how much do you spend weekly on Jackpot Games?2) Do you still play when the Jackpot is set at minimum of $10Mil?3) Quick-Pick or Natural Pick?4) If Natural Pick, do you stay with the same #s?5) Would you buy more tickets if the Jackpot hits a higher amount like $100M?Thanks for your tim... [ More ]