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Lawyer thinks Calif. participation in Mega Millions is illegalReply
The California Coalition Against Gambling Expansion will file a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court within two weeks seeking an injunction to shut down the state's Mega Millions multistate lotto as unconstitutional, it said Thursday. If successful in the lawsuit, it could cost the California Lottery plenty. Possible lawsuits by the other 11 states in the game, lost startup costs, a dent in the lottery's sales-fostering integrity and other fallout could total tens of millions of dollars.I wished
Jun 29, 2005, 4:27 pm - Just6ntlc - Lottery News

Mega Millions Jackpot Reset?Reply
This is the explanation on the New Mexico WebsiteMatch 5 Bonus PrizeWhen the Grand Prize reaches a new high annuitized amount through a procedure as determined by the Multi-State Lottery Group (MUSL), the maximum amount to be allocated to the Grand Prize pool from the Grand Prize percentage shall be the previous high amount plus $25 million (annuitized) or as otherwise set by MUSL. Any amount of the Grand Prize percentage, which exceeds the $25 million (annuitized) increase, shall be added to th
May 25, 2005, 9:21 pm - RJOh - Lottery Discussion Forum

Clash of the Lottery Titans: Scientific Games Suing Rival GTECHNews Story
Lottery and betting equipment maker Scientific Games Corp. said Monday that its subsidiary Scientific Games Royalty Corp. is suing GTECH Holdings Corp., the world's largest operator of lottery systems, for patent infringement.The lawsuit concerns the enforcement of Scientific Games' group participation multiplier patents, U.S. Patent Nos. 6,648,753 and 6,692,354 and GTECH's unauthorized and illegal use of same.Lorne Weil, Scientific Games' chairman and CEO, said, It is our intention to vigorous
May 9, 2005, 7:16 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Powerball is $54 millionReply
If I'm playing the Lotto, I don't play any multi-state game unless the jackpot is at least $75 million or double the lotto jackpot (currently $37.5 million).
Apr 24, 2005, 12:00 pm - ryanm - Jackpot Games Forum

Powerball Matrix Change?Reply
Ouch a 400 million dollar loss in sales thanks to how poorly the game has been going lately. Powerball also needs to dump the lame rules regarding record jackpots. It's not exactly something they have to worry about unless they change the game but having limits on how high a jackpot gets will only dampen sales once a new Megamillions cracks all the Powerball records.Sadly the story also quotes some lame professer saying basically with the current odds they should get larger prizes. Same poor mat
Mar 22, 2005, 5:25 am - dvdiva - Jackpot Games Forum

Streak of jackpot winners is bad luck for Powerball lottery salesReply
I understand that. I like thinking about the possibilities of having $300 million after taxes as much as anyone. If the jackpot makes it way up there, very exciting. But at the same time, I think $10 - 40 million is a huge amount of money as well, so I am okay with seeing someone win that, especially beating 120 million to 1 odds to do it. As for the states making less than expected, unless you work for the lottery or state, it's hard to be sympathetic toward them. Quote: Originally posted by T
Mar 16, 2005, 4:09 pm - tg636 - Lottery News

Someone hit mega - needs a fixReply
FL is actually considering joining a multi-state game, but they say it may be a 3 year wait.
Mar 2, 2005, 10:50 pm - DoctorEw220 - Jackpot Games Forum

South CarolinaReply
don't forget that new lotteries are popping up every year, so FL may not be the last lottery without a multi-state game.
Jan 30, 2005, 10:53 pm - DoctorEw220 - Jackpot Games Forum

South CarolinaReply
I believe CA will join Mega Millions; FL will join Powerball as the last state without a multi-state game.
Jan 30, 2005, 4:26 pm - CASH Only - Jackpot Games Forum

Your Dream Lotto GameReply
Well the ideal game is one that I win. Other than that there are ideal state games and ideal multi-state games. Oregon has the best state lottery - more than 50% to the players, good odds (one in 6 million) and the pot hits 20 million at least every year. The ideal pick 5 is washington quinto (one in 2.6 million) and breaks 2.6 million every year and is cash at once. The ideal multi-state game doesn't exist.It would have odds in the 150-180 million range and have pots that break 300 million ever
Jan 19, 2005, 3:51 pm - dvdiva - Jackpot Games Forum