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Connecticut Gov. considers dumping PowerballReply
Well the governor has a choice, a game with lower odds and low jackpots with corresponding low sales or a game with slightly higher odds and (after a big jackpot) better sales. They could just keep the game the way it is now but forget about the jackpot even approaching 300 million. The odds seem way out of proportion now for a game that only gives it's players a 10-25 million dollar pot.
Jul 18, 2005, 4:27 pm - dvdiva - Lottery News

Connecticut Gov. considers dumping PowerballReply
It hurts the most when you could be the one losing the ability to play Powerball. CO and I are on the same side of the fence right now.I do like the new game. No more $10 million jackpots. 100% increase in the top tier consolation prizes for a lot less of an increase in the odds...Powerplay. What's not to like?
Jul 18, 2005, 2:11 pm - JAG331 - Lottery News

Connecticut Gov. considers dumping PowerballReply
Well, there would be pros and cons. One is that we'd have another state minus a multi-state game (plus Florida). And such a move would prove to hurt Powerball's reputation. On the other hand, we'd have a lot more people playing Classic Lotto, and that would mean faster moving jackpots.
Jul 17, 2005, 4:04 pm - JimmySand9 - Lottery News

Connecticut Gov. considers dumping PowerballNews Story
Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell thinks Powerball, the multi-state lottery game that offers huge potential payoffs, is about to become a lousy bet.The agency that runs the game announced the odds of winning will be a lot higher starting next month, and winners who opt for multi-year payouts will wait longer for the big money.Rell asked state officials to review the new lottery rules and decide if it is still a good deal for Connecticut lottery players. If we don't approve of the rules, in essen
Jul 17, 2005, 1:30 pm - Todd - Lottery News

billion dollar jackpotsReply
I am 29 and I do not think we will see a billion dollar jackpot in my lifetime. It would be nice to dream but the reality is that neither of the multi- state games have been out of the 300+ million range in the last five years. It takes a special run to get to those high jackpots and I think that it would fall long before it got that high. I would be happy with another 300+ million jackpot to play for and if it was powerball since that is the game I play.
Jul 16, 2005, 4:05 am - weshar75 - Lottery Discussion Forum

New NC LotteryReply
I'm guessing for CO... Larger jackpots. Hey to me I would be happy with $1 or $2 million. I'm not picky lol
Jul 16, 2005, 2:40 am - Tnplayer805 - Lottery Discussion Forum

TN and lotto south?Reply
In fact if TN joined that would surely mean a new matrix and maybe higher jackpots which would help lotto south sales in KY,VA, and GA. Why would they turn it down?
Jul 15, 2005, 1:58 am - Tnplayer805 - Lottery Discussion Forum

NY Lotto 7/13/05Reply
You're welcome to post as many numbers as you'd like. If you put up 10 numbers you would expect to match just one...if you post 30 numbers...expect to match 3.I've updated my NY Lotto spreadsheet after three months of low jackpots...only playing $1 tonight but will play more on Saturday if it rolls to $49 million.
Jul 13, 2005, 9:35 am - JAG331 - Jackpot Games Forum

40% is not enough!Reply
I definately do especially how the jackpots are starting to fall in CA SLP. Since in it's 6th rollover, it's only at 24 million. I like the cash option when it's above 50% before federal taxes. 40% is too little.
Jul 13, 2005, 12:13 am - Just6ntlc - Jackpot Games Forum

Texas Lottery changes won't come quicklyReply
To be pratical, I think jackpots should only be guaranteed at the lower amounts or for the first few drawings. After that there are all kinds of things that could happen to cause sales to come up short through no fault of the lottery. They simply need to make good estimates from now on and try to win back the trust of the TX public - it will take time - trust always takes time.
Jul 12, 2005, 9:11 am - mrmst - Lottery News