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Overstating the Jackpot
I wonder what rules govern jackpot advertising. Friday's Mega Millions jackpot was $102 million. Now, if it had been advertised at $97 million, maybe sales would've been only enough to give away $97 million, not $102 million. Does a significant factor exist where a lottery can advertise a higher jackpot, and see sales increase because of it? How truthful does the lottery need to be? I guess this would apply most at high level jackpots.
Apr 11, 2005, 10:40 pm - JAG331 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Powerball Lottery States Vote to Change GameReply
Quote: Originally posted by ayenowitall on April 9, 2005Quote: Originally posted by ayenowitall on March 19, 2005https://www.lotterypost.com/news/109635.htmMaybe MUSL should create a game with astronomical odds that increase exponentially from draw to draw. That would virtually guarantee an ever increasing super-sized jackpot that would be highly unlikely to be hit. Certainly that would placate all the giant jackpot fans.JAG,It was just a mildly sarcastic joke when I made the above comments in a
Apr 11, 2005, 1:31 pm - JAG331 - Lottery News

Mega Millions - State MattersReply
I doubt it. Most states are looking for ways to increase revenues at this point, so it would be highly unlikely they would get rid of a tax. That's the terrible thing about taxes in general: once you start a tax stream, it is almost impossible to get rid of it.After all, look at how hard it was for President Bush to get through his modest tax relief package in the past few years.
Apr 11, 2005, 10:08 am - Todd - Jackpot Games Forum

Powerball Lottery States Vote to Change GameReply
I don't think the increase is a big deal. Where's the cutoff point for you? 138m:1? Is there some magical number where above that line you won't play more than $2?Powerball is a game of dreams. It's an excursion from my 8-5 job. I'd rather put down $5 for a $500m fantasy than $5 for a $19m dream that is slightly more probable.
Apr 8, 2005, 3:48 pm - JAG331 - Lottery News

Lotto Creo Professional SoftwareReply
Hi T1205I can't see how you could set up a software to only hit 4 out of 5. Especially since you don't know the outcome until after the draw. I would like to see an increase in lines in smart numbers from 99 to 200. I think that longer run out might produce that 5 of 5.Libra Dave
Apr 7, 2005, 1:00 pm - libra - Lottery Systems Forum

Powerball Lottery States Vote to Change GameReply
I like it. No formula is going to make everyone happy, but this suites me just fine. It will only take two draws to increase the jackpot to 25M. An amount that has only been achieved twice this entire year!
Apr 6, 2005, 5:06 pm - ineed9million - Lottery News

Kentucky Tic Tac CashReply
i think it's a pretty nice game. you have several smaller matrices instead of one big matrix. i do think they need to increase the top prize, maybe make it a rolling jackpot.
Apr 3, 2005, 5:27 pm - DoctorEw220 - Lottery Discussion Forum

110 $100,00 WINNERS !!??Reply
It makes me wonder if the quick pick isn't so random after all. Could it be programmed to pick certain numbers more frequently, thereby leaving more numbers unplayed to increase the chances of a jackpot rolling over? Their little scheme didn't work this time. They need to have computer experts take a look at their random number generator.
Mar 31, 2005, 10:59 am - tg636 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Tenn......302 MondayReply
Quote: Originally posted by tntea on March 28, 2005If I feel good about a number I play all six ways..Sure, but playing on line it is easier to just increase the amount of the bet and play it box. You only have to put the number in once!!
Mar 28, 2005, 10:01 pm - CalifDude - Pick 3 Forum

Tenn......302 MondayReply
Quote: Originally posted by WIN D on March 28, 2005 The agony of my feet.... LOL Played it straight o23 148965303/28/050,2,4N03/28/05TN$0.25$225.00148965203/28/050,2,3N03/28/05TN$0.25$225.00That's why I don't play straight unless it is a triple. Even then, it doesn't make a difference. If I feel strongly enough to want to play a straight, then I just increase my bet. Bet a $1 box for instance.
Mar 28, 2005, 9:00 pm - CalifDude - Pick 3 Forum