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$90 Million: California lottery jackpot raised againReply
Quote: Originally posted by RJOh on June 27, 2006Being able to generate state lottery jackpots that size, one has to wonder why California joined the multi-state game MegaMillions. MegaMillions sales are probably going to be down until its state lottery jackpot is won. The SLP may have generated a jackpot this size, but it took twenty-one consecutive draws with no winner to get here. Mega Millions needs only six draws with no winner to get this high.
Jun 28, 2006, 9:39 pm - ryanm - Lottery News

Multi-state games
Mega Millions winners in California get pari-mutuel prizes. MM players in Texas have the Megaplier, which multiplies all prizes except the jackpot. At least two MM states require the cash/annuity choice when you play. Even worse is the new Lose for Life online game. VA winners have a cash option (which is equal to only 10 years of quarterly payments.) GA doesn't even have a cash option, and the same probably can be said of KY.
Jun 4, 2006, 1:19 pm - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum

Next Hot Lotto stateReply
Quote: Originally posted by CASH Only on May 13, 2006I voted OK since it's a new lottery, and it obviously will add more online games. NC is in much the same position (no online games yet) but there's a chance it will go for Lose for Life instead. I seriously doubt NC will go for either Win For Life or Hot Lotto. They'll be too busy focusing on their in-state games like Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5. What's more, if they ever do consider adding a second multi-state game, IMHO, both of those game
May 15, 2006, 9:34 pm - JimmySand9 - Jackpot Games Forum

Lottery winners question Calif. Mega Millions prizesReply
What misleading information? The California lottery website says that all prizes are paid on a parimutuel basis, the websites for the other MM states tell you exactly how much you'll get for any given prize level, and the rules stay the same every week. It doesn't take much more effort to find out that only the jackpot is a multi-state game, and that all of the lower prizes are handled strictly within the individual states. Not getting $265 million when that's what was advertised is misleading.
Apr 25, 2006, 6:00 pm - KY Floyd - Lottery News

MM at 265M !!Reply
Quote: Originally posted by dvdiva on April 15, 2006One more roll to the 300 level. Two rolls to a possible record. I'm thinking the record will happen this time, because I think it's all part of a conspiracy lol. One multi-state game does not set a record but comes close, then the other one does, or vice versa. Since Powerball was well on its way but didn't make it, this Mega Millions run will.
Apr 15, 2006, 4:30 pm - ryanm - Jackpot Games Forum

MUSL and how they conduct their drawsReply
I totally agree about the trust issue when it comes to computerized drawings. I probably shouldn't be commenting since I'm currently not participating in the multi-state games, but my opinion is that eventually every game will be computerized, despite the protests of the players. In fact, I think everything we do in life will be controlled by a computer. After going through the self checkout at Walmart I think I belong in a world where life if simpler! The guy after me must have thought I was on
Apr 6, 2006, 1:33 am - justxploring - Lottery Discussion Forum

Florida Fantasy 5's New EZMATCHReply
If I remeber correctly, when Jeb was elected, FL was going to be part of a multi-state lottery but 'ol Jeb canned it. Too much compition for the FL lotto game. Cash only- The FL games will payout 60% soon? I missed something some where......
Mar 20, 2006, 7:49 pm - inittowin - Lottery Discussion Forum

N.C. lottery scratch tickets on sale in 15 daysNews Story
Scratch-off tickets in the North Carolina Education Lottery (NCEL) will go on sale in 15 days, and retailers around the state are getting ready for the games to begin. Chip King of Neb King Inc. in Person County plans to sell lottery tickets at his convenience stores. But King said he was about a week behind other stores as far as getting geared up to offer lottery tickets to customers however, since there was a small glitch in the massive application process, for his five stores. Kassie
Mar 16, 2006, 7:06 am - Todd - Lottery News

Mega Millions lottery jackpot increased to $147 millionNews Story
The multi-state Mega Millions lottery jackpot is growing to $147 million for Friday's game after there was no big winner in Tuesday night's $128 million drawing.No tickets matched all five lotto numbers and the Mega Ball.There were six second-prize tickets: 1 from Georgia, 1 from Massachusetts, 1 from New Jersey, 1 from New York, 1 from Texas, and 1 from Virginia. Each ticket matched all five lotto numbers but not the Mega Ball to win $250,000.50 tickets matched four of the five lotto numbers,
Oct 26, 2005, 1:27 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Powerball lottery fever hits the USANews Story
Jackpot hits record $340 million for WednesdayThe Powerball jackpot will be the most ever for the multi-state lottery game after no one won Saturday night.The estimated $305 million jackpot Saturday went unclaimed, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $340 million for Wednesday's drawing.It is the biggest jackpot in the game's history and eclipses the previous record high of $314.9 million won on Christmas Day 2002 by a West Virginia man.Joe Hrdlicka, a spokesman for the Iowa Lottery, said lotter
Oct 17, 2005, 8:48 am - Todd - Lottery News