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Changes in Mega MillionsReply
To add insult to injury dvidva about the Mega Millions hitting at 31 million, the combination was 14-29-32-43-49 MB 14. The first time MM jackpot was hit with a double number since 2003 and the first since California joined Mega Millions. I think they need to either increase the number of MBs back to 3rd version [52] and keep the number of WBs at 56 or increase the price to $2 with same odds.
Aug 4, 2006, 12:47 pm - Just6ntlc - Jackpot Games Forum

MM increases by only 2 millionReply
Another reason that the increase is so small besides the ones stated is because the jackpot value was small to begin with since someone had won the jackpot last week. I'm sure that if the jackpot was $50 million or more rather than $12 milliion, the increase would have been a lot higher, even with California and New Jersey factored in.
Jul 1, 2006, 9:07 pm - lmatlaw - Jackpot Games Forum

N.C. lottery expenses may top $96 millionReply
I would think that yes expenses will increase some but monies comming into the lottery will greatly increase due to the interest in Powerball.Many,like me,have been waiting for this game to begin before we play often.If the jackpot can climb towards $100 million the game will really get attention in this state.
May 31, 2006, 11:09 am - NCPicks - Lottery News

13 State Employees to Share $224 Million Powerball Lottery JackpotReply
OK...it's not a debating tactic of mine and I certainly don't think your remarks are stupid. I had a little trouble with your use of the phrase ...whether Powerball has jumped the shark. I don't know what the phrase jumped the shark means. Would you please explain it to me so that we can clear up any misunderstanding I may have. So let's start over. Simply put my position is: There were only 3 more jackpots won in 2005 than in 2004. There were only 2 more jackpots won in 200
Apr 17, 2006, 11:32 pm - Uncle Jim - Lottery News

Powerball lottery jackpot hits record $365 millionReply
Um, there's no way the jackpot can increase for Saturday because of Powerball's "share the wealth" feature. Any unexpected increase in sales will only add to the match 5 bonus pool, not the jackpot.
Feb 16, 2006, 12:25 pm - ryanm - Lottery News

the future of mega millions and powerballReply
My vote is for maybe. With the population growing, I think Mega Millions, Powerball, and CA SLP should increase the matrix at the end of the decade. I would rather see Powerball increase the red powerball to at least 45 or more because 44 of their numbers already have been the winning numbers of both WB and PB. I think Mega Millions should go 5/60+1/52 and Powerball should go 5/60+1/55.
Feb 6, 2006, 6:22 pm - Just6ntlc - Lottery Discussion Forum

The Current Powerball Jackpot?Reply
Yep, faster rolling jackpots. However, Powerball might increase the matrix again after NC joins, as I've heard rumors that the addition of NC will increase the guaranteed minimum jackpot above $15 million.
Dec 22, 2005, 12:12 pm - ryanm - Jackpot Games Forum

Maryland Lottery to end Lotto gameReply
Sounds like a trend started with the scratch offs. Increase the cost, with minimum increase in prize. The Lottery Directors obvious talk to each other.
Nov 22, 2005, 9:17 am - Chewie - Lottery News

powerball and mega million matrix changesReply
A matrix of 5/57 + 1/42 would produce 175,858,452 combinations. That's only 146,916 more combinations than Mega Millions. If that matrix became a reality, they'd need to increase their second place prize to $300,000, and possibly increase their fourth, fifth, and sixth place prizes.
Oct 24, 2005, 12:41 am - ryanm - Lottery Discussion Forum

Ga players, have you heard?
Starting in October, Cash 3/ Cash 4, will have a 20% payout increase also Lotto South games payout will increase. I don't know all the details, read something this morning that was posted at the store where I bought the winning Mega Millions ticket....ha ha ha. It's about time Margaret did something about Cash 3/4 games.
Sep 16, 2005, 1:34 pm - Tang - Pick 3 Forum