5/7 New Tex Lot 60-100 million Jacks

Reply #23

CASH Only — Sat, 10 May 2003 12:18:31 GMT

smd:You can make an argument that Super-6 should have a bonus ball (eg 5+B second prize). Note that the new TX game DOES NOT pay for matching _only_ the power ball (small p).

Reply #22

smd173 — Sat, 10 May 2003 11:48:22 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by CASH Only on May 09, 2003 Rebeckah: At least the TLC didn't replace the 6/54 with a game (like PA Super-6) with AUTOMATIC quick-picks.CASH,IMO, it's not the automatic quick pick option of Super 6 that is killing the game. It's the awful prizes for coming in 2nd, etc.

Reply #21

orangeman — Sat, 10 May 2003 00:08:58 GMT

Cash Only:Texans are used to better. That includes representative government. Texas is not New York. We don't suffer and brag about it.

Reply #20

CASH Only — Fri, 09 May 2003 17:45:20 GMT

For all the griping about the new Lotto TX game, it DOES have a 52% prize return.You could have it worse...like 38-40% (NY Lotto).

Reply #19

CASH Only — Fri, 09 May 2003 17:26:22 GMT

Rebeckah:At least the TLC didn't replace the 6/54 with a game (like PA Super-6) with AUTOMATIC quick-picks.

Reply #18

orangeman — Fri, 09 May 2003 15:11:28 GMT

The change may come quicker than we think. Dawn's site says the Texas House of Representatives is planning a public hearing Thursday, May 15th at 8 a.m. about possible illegality in setting up the new Texas powerball game. The Texas Lottery Commission purchased the new game machines BEFORE they asked for public comment on the issue. In other words, the commission was determined to change the game no matter what the public had to say on the subject. Like they say in the Pace TV commercial .... [ More ]

Reply #17

CASH Only — Fri, 09 May 2003 14:04:37 GMT

Rebeckah: I believe Texas dventually will join MM (although I prefer Powerball.)If and when the TLC sells a multi-state game, than Lotto TX should go back to the 6/54 or even 6/50.

Reply #16

Rebeckah — Fri, 09 May 2003 13:28:34 GMT

Another article about possibly joing a multi-state lotto. I would hope so!!!! But if TLC decides TX will join, then they better change the pick6 again. I'm thinking I just might hold onto my old pick6 data now in case they decide to join a multi-state, and change back to the old 6/54. Better safe than sorry huh? Time will tell. I really bet they change in 2-3 years again anyway. Mark my words folks: 2005-2006 another pick6 game change.

Reply #15

Rebeckah — Thu, 08 May 2003 16:32:32 GMT

well, the TLC is taking it's que from our Pres who decided public opinion laws don't matter, he's gonna do/get what HE wants. That's how he got to be pres, went to war. Now TLC does what IT wants to, screw the players. I think what may happen is the JP will take alot longer to build up to 20mil, and then make big jumps after that. Since loads of people TLC seem to be saying that players are not even going to bother playing until JPs are over 20mil. We'll see how it goes. I think Dawn shoul... [ More ]

Reply #14

orangeman — Thu, 08 May 2003 15:09:50 GMT

Cash Only:I suspect the Texas Lottery will get very, very high before anyone wins it. Many players are dropping out now to accumulate a data base. Someone won Powerball. No more trips to beautiful San Jon, New Mexico for awhile. orangeman

Reply #13

CASH Only — Thu, 08 May 2003 05:53:45 GMT

First drawing w/bonus ball: no winner. $12 million Saturday 5/10.

Reply #12

CASH Only — Wed, 07 May 2003 13:59:47 GMT

Orange:There is at least one area where the NY Lottery DOES NOT listen to its customers: cash vs annuity.NY, like Texas requires Lotto (and MM) players to make the CVO/annuity decision when they play, instead of after they win. Even with being pressured to choose ahead of time, the overwhelming preference is for the lump sum.However, since Tax-Free Million ($1 million cash AFTER withholdings) was taken off the market over 2 1/2 years ago, the NY Lottery has not offered a $600,000 or more LU... [ More ]

Reply #11

orangeman — Wed, 07 May 2003 13:24:35 GMT

Cash Only:You

Reply #10

CASH Only — Wed, 07 May 2003 12:54:20 GMT

Orange:I've e-mailed Dawn Nettles a number of times (even though I live in NY.) Even with the longer odds, if I could, I'd rather play Lotto TX than our NY Lotto 6/59 (the latter returns LESS THAN 40% to winners

Reply #9

orangeman — Wed, 07 May 2003 00:32:39 GMT

Here in Texas some of us are still beating the drum against the new game. The Texas Lottery Commission bought the new equipment before they even asked for public comment. That means the public's opinion didn't matter. There is a small boomlet over the situation beginning with an article in the Austin newspaper. Will it make a difference? I doubt it. Texas is cash strapped like most other states. At least we don't have a state income tax and the Lotto is still voluntary. We are not requir... [ More ]

Reply #8

CASH Only — Sun, 04 May 2003 09:00:34 GMT

The next Lotto TX drawing (Wed 5/7) will be the first using two drums.

Reply #7

Lee — Sat, 03 May 2003 20:54:48 GMT

CASH OnlyDidn't say I liked it they should pay at least $3 for the powerball

Reply #6

CASH Only — Sat, 03 May 2003 19:40:35 GMT

Lee:It wouldn't bother me; however, those familiar with the REAL Powerball, whose bottom field has 42 numbers, might be pi$$ed if they played the new Lotto TX and matched only the (small p) powerball.Even the California game, with 27 in the lower field, has a prize for matching just that ball.

Reply #5

Lee — Sat, 03 May 2003 18:41:34 GMT

CASH OnlyDidn't say the powerball pays by itself.3 numbers pays $5.00 with or without a powerball.Thanks Lee

Reply #4

orangeman — Sat, 03 May 2003 15:57:46 GMT

Powerball gives a small cash prize for guessing the powerball. Texas awards you NOTHING for accomplishing that feat. The overall odds for the new Texas game are 1 in 57. For Powerball it is 1 in 36. Powerball is still the best game unless you are content to come in second and third the rest of your life . . .

Reply #3

CASH Only — Sat, 03 May 2003 15:17:31 GMT

Rebeckah:That's 1,086,008 times 44.

Reply #2

Rebeckah — Sat, 03 May 2003 15:10:15 GMT

I agree with you. I think I stand a better chance of winning a prize with the new game. It's easier to win a 5/44 than a 6/54.5/44= 5 of 5 1 in 1,086,0086/54= 6 of 6 1 in 25,827,165But I really want to win the JACKPOT.Sure. I'll take the 5/6 prize :) But I really want the jackpot, which is harder to win now. :( I do like the smaller # field, as a system player that makes my job easier. However, the bonus ball literally triples the amount of work I have to do now. Not a good trade off.... [ More ]

Reply #1

CASH Only — Sat, 03 May 2003 10:15:43 GMT

Lee:The new Lotto TX _will_not_ award a powerball-only prize...you'll need AT LEAST one of the first five numbers plus the powerball . Otherwise you'll need three of the first five.

5/7 New Tex Lot 60-100 million Jacks

Lee — Fri, 02 May 2003 22:59:45 GMT

The new Texas Lottery 5/44 1/44 powerball has estimated jackpots of 60 to 100 million 3 to 4 times per year.More smaller payouts means you get more money back to play more. Still $5 for 3 numbers but not 54 but 44 balls.I can hit a powerball and that leaves only a 5/44 game.Can't wait, like the new Cash 5 and pick 3 midday games too. Sorry for all the people that don't like the change but the odds always were that you will hit fewer than 6 out of 6 so that means the payback is in your favor. Wi... [ More ]