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Post your scratch ticket resultsReply
Thanks. Same to you. I know someone else hit $250 on a $20 next to work. I also know the big spender got a $20 pack and bought 5/6 at a time. Nothing over $40. Usually all $20 packs have at least 1-$100 winner, so they do seem bad unless you get that lone $250 ticket... Saw the article on the main page about privitization. I think long term it will be bad, but I wonder if short term they put some good wins out to convince people otherwise.
Jan 12, 2013, 8:15 pm - omiller315 - Instant ("Scratch-Off") Games Forum

Pennsylvania Lottery privatization Q&AReply
Looks like Dan answered the second part farther down the article. Probably because that part of the question deals with revenue which is his area of responsibility. Bottom line for this lottery as well as any lottery is to bring in as much money as possible. Lotteries are not charitable organizations. As to whether this would really increase revenue, I have no idea. Apparently they think so or they wouldn't be trying to change.
Jan 10, 2013, 8:51 am - rcbbuckeye - Lottery News

Fed Tax On Lottery winsReply
I'm not finding anyone saying there's a penalty for too large a refund.... This article says it aint so..... http://articles.southbendtribune.com/2011-03-27/business/29349681_1_tax-refund-form-1040a-tax-return
Jan 8, 2013, 8:56 pm - Ronnie316 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Powerball jackpot a mixed blessingReply
The original author and source article provide more information... http://www.americanownews.com/story/20015425/woman-blessed-and-cursed-after-powerball-jackpot
Jan 5, 2013, 12:08 am - jimmy4164 - Lottery News

How lottery winners spend their moneyReply
I think some areas tax certain homes that have very high values with a luxury tax. Just looked it up on wiki and they agree. This article also says high value cars can have a luxury tax.
Dec 18, 2012, 11:15 am - HoLeeKau - Lottery News

Mathematics and the LotteryReply
This article doesn't target the lottery specifically, but it's applicable, nonetheless... http://www.wizardofodds.com/gambling/betting-systems
Dec 17, 2012, 12:35 am - jimmy4164 - Mathematics Forum

Possibility of Mississippi lottery worries Arkansas lottery officialsReply
Interesting that the article made no mention of Arkansas dollars going to Mississippi casinos. Mississippi should get a lottery, they already have casino gambling. I guess they're following the Nevada model.
Dec 9, 2012, 12:40 am - Coin Toss - Lottery News

Why Not Converge PB and MM Into a Super Lotto For All States??Reply
Referring back to the April article on a new national gaming system, this would involve the voluntary cooperation of the states. No one needs to go to jail, except the occasional PB haters for refusing to pay for their tickets.
Dec 3, 2012, 10:46 am - mcginnin56 - Lottery Discussion Forum

IMPOSSIBLE PWERBALL TICKET!! please seeReply
I think I would've asked for another ticket....This is strange... Did anyone ever see the article about the lady that purchased two tickets with 10 quick picks on each and the quick pick numbers were the same on both tickets??? I forgot which lottery is was for, but both ticket quick picks had the same set of numbers!! Makes me wonder how these lottery machines actually generate the numbers....last i read was the lottery commission were investigating....
Dec 1, 2012, 11:08 pm - CinCin - Lottery Discussion Forum

Why is it the mid west, south, and east coast have winners?Reply
April as LP article indicated. If you check the CA website it reflects the same thing. I begged the MUSL to give me a few more months before CA joins and hog up all the jackpots. They agreed.
Nov 30, 2012, 8:04 pm - Original Bey - Lottery Discussion Forum