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Arizona Lottery pulls second computerized drawing machine over duplicate numbersReply
Absolutely -- direct but respectful feedback is always best. Real-world examples of not playing computerized games, or how you in some way purchase fewer tickets as a result of the loss in confidence in the drawings makes an important point to the lotteries using computerized drawings. State lotteries are basically marketing companies, so if it finally gets through to them that computerized drawings turn away sales they might do something about it. One state -- Indiana -- in fact went bac
Nov 27, 2017, 9:26 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Lottery rigger warned officials about computerized drawing machines years agoReply
Computerized drawings can easily be manipulated. In the article it was stated by Northrup, I don't know the answer why they are so dedicated to computerized drawings. It might just be because they are easier. This is not why there is so much dedication to computerized drawings. The focus seems to have always been on the cheater who uses these compromised numbers to select winning numbers. Shouldn't the focus be on the actual lottery commissions that use computerized drawings? After all, the lott
Oct 15, 2017, 10:52 am - equiners - Lottery News

would MUSL eventually computerize powerball like they did hot lotto?Reply
MUSL's director has made positive statements about computerized drawings in the past. I think he would like to switch to computerized drawings, but I'm not sure if he will get his wish. Changing Powerball to computerized drawings would be devastating, not just for the game, but for the industry. Powerball is a standard-bearer for lottery games, and if Powerball switched, many states would surely convert. It would also create a situation where real drawings would not be available for any
Aug 12, 2007, 9:05 am - Todd - Lottery Discussion Forum

what computerized state is easiestReply
I disagree with this statement, from the perspective that giving in to computerized drawings is the wrong approach. Computerized drawings are bad for lotteries in general, and true fans of the games should continue to fight their implementation. You can bet that the lotteries will be (and HAVE BEEN) hesitant to switch over to computerized drawings, when people are so vocally adamant against them. I can't wait for the day when a state lottery announces that they will be reverting from comp
Apr 19, 2006, 12:01 am - Todd - Lottery Discussion Forum

N.M. Lottery posts second-best yearReply
Lance,I think the feeling in general is that when people become educated as to the drawing mechanisms, we have found that the majority of those people dislike computerized drawings.Out of the millions of people who play the lottery, a certain percentage -- I'd guess that it's probably the majority -- is not motivated to become more educated on the lottery itself, as it is merely a form of entertainment to them.If you were to take an average citizen -- not someone educated as to the different opt
Jul 28, 2005, 8:28 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Sign the petition - eliminate computerized drawings!Reply
Well, to address your viewership question, studies have shown that people want the drawings shown on live TV, even if they don't watch them. They want to know they're there, because then they know it's true and fair. That should totally clarify that point.With computerized drawings, not only do you get no live drawing, but even worse, you get a cartoon which mimics a drawing. Why, MathWizard, do you think they mimic a ball machine in the cartoons? Why not just show scrambled numbers coming t
Jun 18, 2005, 12:37 am - Todd - Lottery Discussion Forum

Wisconsin Lottery switches to computers to select winning numbersReply
By the way, Chuck, good to have you on board. Too many in the industry treat the players in a very disconnected manner, and you are always very open and communicative - and sensitive to the feelings of the players. I'm sure others here would agree.I'm sure this issue will not go away for a long time - if ever. There will always be players who do not like computerized drawings. There is also a large block of players who don't care either way.I guess my main sticking points boil down to:I perc
Nov 11, 2004, 11:16 pm - Todd - Lottery News

What about those bonuses!?!Reply
Quote: Originally posted by Alicerosalyn on August 30, 2004Fellow lottery players,I've seen a couple of news articles about lottery top officials being given huge bonuses. Hmmmmmmmmmm, wonder why? Aren't these games state government run (Georgia being one of those states)? How in the world can they justify bonuses when they've implemented computerized drawings to save money ? How many other state employees (top officials included) get such large bonuses? bonuses period? Are they getting b
Aug 30, 2004, 3:57 pm - RJOh - Lottery Discussion Forum

Lotto America to switch to computerized drawingsReply
Computerized drawings = fraud fraud fraud. Never play lottery unless it's mechanical drawings.
Apr 17, 2023, 7:00 pm - hoptran - Lottery News

NJ Lottery announces new evening draw times and other changesReply
This is the type of thing all state lotteries that have computerized drawings should be doing. They can use mechanical drawings in their facilities and stream the drawings for everyone to see. All of the members here that live in these states that have computerized drawings should be bombarding their inbox with this request. People all have smart phones, tablets, computers, etc and can go to the websites and view the streamed drawings. How can we trust the computerized drawings that run on a com
Jun 23, 2020, 1:42 pm - lottobrain - Lottery News