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Jack Whittaker: un-luckiest lottery winner everReply
I first noticed the blog on this subject, so that's where I posted. Just wanted to tell Todd that I didn't know he created that image. Not being technical, it's so good I just assumed it came from a recent news article. So if I ever decide to go back to dating I'll send you a photo and you can touch it up a little for me, okay?
Jan 13, 2007, 11:38 am - justxploring - Lottery News

Benford's LawReply
Read the article on Benford's Law and learned the the number one is a more probable number to come out from one to nine more often. How does that fit in to the Texas pick three's midday and evenings???? Thanks. AL.
Jan 11, 2007, 10:10 pm - alsports2000 - Mathematics Forum

New lawsuit claims Indiana Lottery did not award all prizesReply
The article doesn't provide enough information, but it's entirely possible that the odds weren't compromised. If the available prizes were reduced by 25% and the number of available tickets was also reduced by 25% the odds would remain the same. If the proper odds were clearly listed, but the number of prizes was listed incorrectly the odds wouldn't change, but anyone trying to calculate odds based on available prizes and the number of tickets remaining to be sold would get the wrong answer.
Jan 8, 2007, 2:26 am - KY Floyd - Lottery News

Most state lottery raffle games sold outReply
While the article says all raffle states have a top prize of $1m, it's $250,000 in Delaware. The top prize in the Michigan raffle is annuitized.
Dec 30, 2006, 2:47 pm - CASH Only - Lottery News

Spain goes bullistic as big, fat lottery faces bald truthReply
Does anyone know how this works? The article says people spend the equivalent of $100 US, is that in a number of tickets or just one? Also, how does one shop have most of the winners, is it just by luck of the draw or is it set uo that way? As there are only 85,000 tickets sold, is this a raffle type drawing? How much of the proceeds go to fund the winning tickets?
Dec 20, 2006, 2:51 pm - CA LotteryGuy - Lottery News

Secrets of lottery millionairesReply
Good article. Last year I was interviewing for a job at an Aston Martin dealership. While I was in the showroom, I looked at the sticker price on the DB9 and gasped. People tell me I'd change if I won millions, but I doubt if I'd ever buy a car that expensive.
Dec 15, 2006, 2:50 am - justxploring - Lottery News

Despite dire predictions, Net gambling not changed by new U.S. lawReply
This is what I've been saying all along, to anyone who would listen. All the scurrying about and worrisome posts have been overreactions. Thanks to eedith for the heads-up on the article.
Dec 8, 2006, 10:57 am - Todd - Lottery News

Florida lottery raffle tickets being illegally re-soldReply
Wow...compare this story to the one below where some people think $20 is too much for a lottery ticket. Now according to this article people are willing to pay hundreds for a ticket. Go figure!!
Dec 6, 2006, 11:48 am - CA LotteryGuy - Lottery News

The State Lottery can not be beatenReply
Thats a very interesting article. I'm glad it mentioned Lottery Post. Everything I know about the lottery I learned right here.
Dec 5, 2006, 11:57 pm - Amber88 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Illinois woman wins $7 million lottery jackpotReply
Cash, you're right. IL is like FL. I won't complain if I win a jackpot, but I think 90 days would be better. The IRS also has a rule about collecting money, but I think the decision has to be made within 60 days of the claim, not the draw. A previous article said the winner was seeking financial advice before they announced her name, so whatever she does, she's at least gotten professional counseling. Coin Toss, I'm not saying it's a good or bad financial decision, but many people with chil
Nov 27, 2006, 2:12 am - justxploring - Lottery News