Automatic QPs

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golotto — Thu, 15 Jan 2004 22:34:41 GMT

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Reply #13

CASH Only — Thu, 15 Jan 2004 19:13:31 GMT

Czar:OH still has Kicker (OH was supposed to change its lotto early this year). I don't know all the ways of winning or prize levels. IMO when OH changes its lotto again, Kicker should be retired.When WV had its in-state Lotto, there was an Easy 8s that played like OH Kicker. The numbers were printed even if you DIDN'T play.BTW, Connecticut's Cash 5 has a 50c Kicker option where you play a sixth number (which cannot be used as one of the regular numbers).

Reply #12

Lotto Czar — Thu, 15 Jan 2004 19:07:12 GMT

Do you think that's what killed hearts and diamonds. My theory was that opeople didn't trust a game where the numbers are generated thru computer animation, as opposed to bouncing balls, spinning wheels, or something they can see happenl. But then, it was a totally different format (cards), and some people in Pa 9but not me) don't like different. Again, Delaware's card lotto had to be quick pick to incorporate the instant win aspect of the game.Does Ohio still have the six digit kicker? How d... [ More ]

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CASH Only — Thu, 15 Jan 2004 18:33:01 GMT

The WORST automatic quick-pick was the 5-digit bonus number found on each New Jersey Pick-6 ticket (one per play) until September 2000. An exact match (no bonus prize for a 4/5 match) entered the player into a periodic bonus drawing, which featured a top prize of $50,000/yr for 20 years; the annuity was mandatory even after the cash option began in 1997.

Reply #10

CASH Only — Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:29:36 GMT

Many in PA remember Hearts Diamonds -5/26, quick-pick ONLY...

Reply #9

CASH Only — Fri, 09 Jan 2004 19:28:03 GMT

Another game with mandatory QPs is Ohio Kicker, which you can play ONLY in conjunction with its Lotto...

Reply #8

CASH Only — Wed, 07 Jan 2004 13:28:37 GMT

Vince:People who wheel numbers (ie Gail Howard) don't like mandatory QPs.

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vincejr — Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:29:38 GMT

With all due respect to interceptor, for those lotteries that still use the ping pong ball method of picking their winning numbers, it does not matter whether or not the central lottery computer knows which combinations have been covered or not, as it is the ball draw, not the computer which determines the winning numbers. All it does allow for, however, is for the lottery officials to quickly notify the public that there was or was not a winner or winners.As far as whether having automatic qu... [ More ]

Reply #6

CASH Only — Sat, 27 Dec 2003 15:37:16 GMT

I can see automatic QPs for niche games like Lotzee. But they don't belong in state jackpot games like Super-6 or Match-6.

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johnph77 — Fri, 26 Dec 2003 08:14:19 GMT

To further query: If 70% of jackpot winners came on QuickPick or EasyPick tickets, what percentage of all tickets in that game were QuickPicks or EasyPicks? If the 70% percent total percentage figure stands or is less, then any prediction method in the world isn't even worth the work. If that figure is more than 70% then the people who choose their own numbers, either by random or some method, are on to something.

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interceptor — Fri, 26 Dec 2003 03:19:21 GMT

its more like quelling the masses thirst for money. or their thirst to win money. they have to believe that someone has won a large amount of money. in order to continue playing. like. nutshell game or something of this nature. maybe the person who is about to play the shell game is informed by theirr friend that its a sham. therefor, their friend does not play the game . not because of foresight, but because of insight. someone told them...............thus becomes another person not duped.

Reply #3

Bradly_60 — Fri, 26 Dec 2003 01:20:52 GMT

Well how can you explain 70% of more of jackpot winners have tickets that were QuickPicks or EasyPicks. It just goes with the numbers. More quick pics are bought so more winners are easypick tickets. Brad

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interceptor — Thu, 25 Dec 2003 02:43:55 GMT

your still not gonna win the big pot quickpick or not. with quickpicks your simply helping the machine shove aside more sets of payout numbers than it would have done on its own. since it knows which sets of numbers are drawn before the balls drop, and it knows beforehand which sets of numbers were not drawn.................................................................hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.when you pick your own, your forcing the machine to act or react to your draw. if ten million people pick thei... [ More ]

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four4me — Tue, 23 Dec 2003 17:55:08 GMT

I have to admit that although I voted yes. I prefer to pick my own numbers but when I'm in a hurry or very busy I buy quick picks.

Automatic QPs

CASH Only — Tue, 23 Dec 2003 13:28:52 GMT

The overwhelming majority of US lottery computerized games allow players to select all their numbers _or_ ask for quick-pick(s). Generally, games in which numbers are wholly or partially selected by lottery terminals are not very popular. The one high-profile game with automatic quick-picks, PA's Super-6 , will be retired next month. Still waiting to hear whether the new PA game, Match Six , which will also feature three sets of numbers per play, will allow players to choose all their numbers.... [ More ]