do you know the difference?

Reply #21

megamillionaire — Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:25:17 GMT

Below is the definition of Lottery.A contest in which tokens are distributed or sold, the winning token or tokens being secretly predetermined or ultimately selected in a random drawing.A selection made by lot from a number of applicants or competitors: The state uses a lottery to assign spaces in the campground.An activity or dvent regarded as having an outcome depending on fate: They considered combat duty a lottery.Below is the definition of Lotto.n. pl. lot tosA game of chance similar to bin... [ More ]

Reply #20

equifax — Wed, 10 Dec 2003 02:54:08 GMT

ill send you my winning ticket frommy first win and youll see go on yahoo

Reply #19

luckycat — Wed, 10 Dec 2003 02:43:50 GMT

equifax:what is your opinion: do you think lottery machines are programed? they can control the outcome, I believe that.also I heard from another person, same as you said that a retail store can check the win on a scratch tic without rubbing off the silver coating. and cash the tickest themselvs/with friend and family.I also believ that the states know that, but because the big money kickback to the states, its covered up. like other sources of gambling.

Reply #18

equifax — Tue, 09 Dec 2003 22:51:06 GMT

the balls dissappear for one milisecond before re-appearing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!this is bogus!!!!!!! one logical opt for this question of yours is, do you really think the stae is going to allow anyone to come along and win lotto?????????????? what about hannibal the cannibal type people? would they leave an open door for a fkn ax murderer to come anlong and scoop up a million dollars????????????? thjink about it, please.

Reply #17

Todd — Tue, 09 Dec 2003 19:12:33 GMT

Teufellj,One additional point: I am in total agreement with you when it comes to computerized drawings. I absolutely hate the fact that several states have done away with ping-pong machines and have gone to random computer selections. In my view, it is far too easy to manipulate a computer program.The only way to ensure the validity of the draw would be to display the program code before each drawing, which is obviously never going to happen.

Reply #16

Todd — Tue, 09 Dec 2003 19:07:41 GMT

Teufellj,I'm sorry

Reply #15

luckycat — Tue, 09 Dec 2003 03:06:57 GMT

think I will check OHIO if I can get a answer thru their offic e to see what they use.thanks again TODD

Reply #14

Todd — Tue, 09 Dec 2003 03:01:55 GMT

They vary - some are gravity, some are air. You'd have to check with the state lottery to see which one they use.

Reply #13

luckycat — Tue, 09 Dec 2003 02:58:22 GMT

just wondered if it wa

Reply #12

Todd — Tue, 09 Dec 2003 02:35:43 GMT

No, I don't believe ball machines are programmed, especially those that use the gravity method, such as Mega Millions. Those that use the air method could be manipulated by weighing down certain balls, but I think there are enough safeguards that that will not occur. (Yes, I know the story about how it happened once in the past by insiders.)I am totally not on board with those who have a conspiracy theory about the state lotteries.

Reply #11

luckycat — Tue, 09 Dec 2003 02:27:07 GMT

tODD:I have confirmation that some casinos have program(lottery) machines.where you cant win no matter how much money or time spent, because that machine is programed, as97% are.they are programed in some places. not allMY question to you is do you think the ball machines can they be programed> ?seems possible to me.also if states get the diget machines for big games I believe that to be programed also< do you???? thanks for your input.

Reply #10

Todd — Tue, 02 Dec 2003 18:56:09 GMT

luckycat, I totally agree. That is why I never play slot machines. They program the exact payout ratio they wish to achieve - which is not what I'd call random.If slot machines were totally random, then their odds (payout ratio) would be based on the number of symbols on the wheel, and the number of wheels (much like a Pick 3- or Pick 4-style game). They would never be able to increase or decrease the payout ratio.Yet they are the casino's biggest moneymaker.It is similar to scratch-off games... [ More ]

Reply #9

luckycat — Tue, 02 Dec 2003 18:41:36 GMT

yes todd thats exactly what I am sayingthey are 2 dif words meaning differnt as to and attached to PROGRAMED.I believe that the machines producing the balls are programed in some way.even a small dot on the ball can change it.like a bullet that goes thru a short or long chamber can make a diff as to how far it goes and can be straigt or crooked.that why you hear at the casinos LOTTERY MACHINES(SLOT MACHINE) refered to as a lottery machine by staff. PROGRAMED> a random set of numbersRNG... [ More ]

Reply #8

Rebeckah — Tue, 02 Dec 2003 16:16:01 GMT

Here's a problem in the lotto world: improper defining of terms. I personally ran into this problem as I bought a SP system that was advertised as for the *Lotto* and upon recieving the product it was for a pick3-4 system. I had asssumed *Lotto* ment pick-5-6. I think *lotto* and *lottery* are used interchangeably. For clarity's sake we should say pick-6 or pick-3 etc....My official lotto *pet peeve*.

Reply #7

Grammy3 — Tue, 02 Dec 2003 09:20:36 GMT

Yes I believe the machines are programmed. With all the states in Powerball you would think it would be hit everytime. People playing it has to be over the odds of winnig,

Reply #6

luckycat — Tue, 02 Dec 2003 00:40:23 GMT

thanks hypersonig will check it

Reply #5

hypersoniq — Tue, 02 Dec 2003 00:29:52 GMT

From what I have read about the SmartPlay Halogen machines used to draw the powerball, the delay between draws is adjustable (read programmable )...for more on the SmartPlay Halogen... http://www.smartplay.com/kenograv.html

Reply #4

luckycat — Tue, 02 Dec 2003 00:21:47 GMT

grammy 3would u say a pick 3 or 4 is a lottery(because it sells a lot o f tickets/would you say the machine that gets the numbers is a lottery machine?do you think lottery machine> means(programed) or random generated?LOTTO was invented by the chinese as a form of bingo at the beginning,which is a random/set of numbers with no two card s the same.I believe a set of 75 cards.,of which numbers are random,and often repeated,with the bingo machine balls.today keno/lotto/bingo all run on machines.... [ More ]

Reply #3

Grammy3 — Mon, 01 Dec 2003 23:31:24 GMT

Lotto a form of bingo using slightly different numbers Lottery a menthod of raising money by the sale of a large number of tickets

Reply #2

luckycat — Mon, 01 Dec 2003 23:11:03 GMT

no I dont think that is the answer:anyone else have the correct defination

Reply #1

lottoking — Mon, 01 Dec 2003 03:06:14 GMT

lottery includes lotto play.Lottery has many kinds of plays tho.thats what I THINK.

do you know the difference?

luckycat — Mon, 01 Dec 2003 03:00:42 GMT

do you know the difference betweenlotto what is the defination???????????or lottery what is the defination