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Update on MegaMillions and Powerball in Texas
Looks like having MM and PB in same state has been rejected. Texas and few others are now looking to start a new game, as described in this Texas Lottery Commission meeting extract, MR. GRIEF: Very good, Madam Chair. 9 Commissioners, in addition to the information that I 10 provided you in your notebooks today, I have a few 11 other items I'd like to brief you on. 12 The first thing I'd like to cover is 13 that from June 22nd to June 25th, I attended the 14 Spring Dire
Jul 20, 2009, 1:22 pm - bobby623 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Are you playing Mega Millions with the $5.00 per play?Reply
While the revenue is being talked about and consideration is being given to what percent is being generated at a certain dollar value, people are also not including the starting point of $50 Million which, IMHO, is another bells and whistles gimmick in this new improved MM version from MUSL. Starting at $50M already puts you up 2+ draws on any previous jackpot, whether its the MM or the PB in the last decade plus. https://www.texaslottery.com/export/sites/lottery/Games/Mega_Millions/Estimat
Nov 6, 2025, 12:35 pm - CDanaT - Lottery Discussion Forum

Maine winner of $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot will have to reveal identity in court battleNews Story
Judge denies pseudonym for winner in public case against ex By Kate Northrop The Maine lottery winner of a $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot will have to reveal his identity if he chooses to proceed with a nasty court battle against the mother of his child in which she allegedly revealed his win to others. A judge denied the option to remain anonymous to a $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot lottery winner, deciding that his unusually sudden wealth does not make him an exception to t
Apr 23, 2025, 9:23 am - Todd - Lottery News

Maddog's 2019 MM & PB Challenge StatsReply
September 6th1996 The Big Game Known as The Big Game when it was established, the first draw took place on September 6th 1996. Players had to select five numbers from a pool of 50, plus one extra number from a second pool of 25. Originally, there were six states Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan and Virginia which sold tickets and weekly draws took place on Fridays. A Tuesday draw was added in February 1998, before a series of changes were made in 1999. The second b
Jan 5, 2020, 11:22 am - fja - Jackpot Games Forum

One lottery ticket from New Hampshire wins $559.7 million Powerball jackpotNews Story
By Todd Northrop One Powerball ticket holder in New Hampshire is the winner of the $559.7 million jackpot prize, the 8th-largest in US lottery history. The winning numbers, drawn Saturday night, were 12, 29, 30, 33, and 61, with Powerball number 26. The Power Play number was 3. The owner of the winning ticket can choose the annuity option in which 30 payments are made over 29 years, with each annual payment increasing over time. Most, however, choose the cash option. In this case, take-
Jan 7, 2018, 10:59 am - Todd - Lottery News

Woman receives realistic lottery scam letter, checkNews Story
Includes video report Something that many people would want to hear is, You've won the lottery! When the information comes from a scammer trying to steal your money, beware. It's no game. With two months left before Christmas, thousands of these letters will likely be mailed. The Federal Trade Commission is warning people to watch out for fake lottery scams involving the fraudulent use of the Mega Millions name or logo. Some of the phony names being used include Mega Millions Mobile Lotter
Oct 27, 2016, 8:01 am - Todd - Lottery News

Lottery Post Founder featured in John Oliver HBO segmentNews Story
Includes video report By Todd Northrop On the final episode of HBO's Last Week Tonight for the year, host John Oliver took a look at state lotteries and argued that they disproportionately take money from the poor by selling hope while failing to deliver on the promise of a better life or improved funding of state programs. Included in the segment was an examination of how difficult the Mega Millions multi-state lottery game is to win. The show borrowed a clip from CNN's New Day program
Nov 10, 2014, 9:39 am - Todd - Lottery News

5 Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots still unclaimedNews Story
Somewhere out there are five tickets that recently won five major jackpots, including one in Philadelphia and another in South Jersey. It's not surprising that Philadelphia's waiting to find out the identity of the lucky soul who scored a $131.5 million Powerball jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased just 10 days ago at Federal Beer in Point Breeze. The winning numbers: 13, 19, 23, 33 and 57, with Powerball number 28. After all, lottery winners are often advised to first sign the ticke
Jul 7, 2013, 8:03 am - Todd - Lottery News

Power Ball settings and suggestions for Digit Master.Reply
OK, this is my opinion about playing the Big Games such as Mega Millions Power Ball: 1. They are the biggest suck the money out of your wallet games out there 2. If your going to use Digit Master Pro, start with the smaller matrix game such as a 5/39 game. 3. When you hit 4of5's or even a 5of5 jackpot put some most or of the proceeds into the pot depending on the winnings. Some 4of5's pay out around $400 to $500 4. Always play the same game. Say you decide to play the Ohi
Sep 26, 2012, 2:02 pm - winsumloosesum - Jackpot Games Forum

Mega-millions settings and suggestions for Digit Master.Reply
OK, this is my opinion about playing the Big Games such as Mega Millions Power Ball: 1. They are the biggest suck the money out of your wallet games out there 2. If your going to use Digit Master Pro, start with the smaller matrix games such as 5/30, 5/36, 5/39. Better yet a 5/39 game. 3. When you hit 4of5's or even a 5of5 jackpot put some most or of the proceeds into the pot depending on the winnings. Some 4of5's pay out around $400 to $500 4. Always play the same game. Say you deci
Sep 26, 2012, 1:45 pm - winsumloosesum - Jackpot Games Forum