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Mega Millions lottery to introduce changes when California joins gameReply
I don't see them making major changes in the game's structure. Increasing the overall odds will cause a disproportionate loss in the game's aggregate revenues as players migrate to their border states for PowerBall tickets.More likely, in my opinion, would be the introduction of the Megaplier feature in order to increase sales.
Feb 12, 2005, 4:07 am - jim695 - Lottery News

Mega Millions when CA joinsReply
Quote: Originally posted by DoctorEw220 on February 9, 2005i know multi-state games like to change several things at a time, and the population of CA is really big, but i don't see a change until CA shows an effect on the game (they keep hitting the jackpot.).That's what I mean. I think it's unfair if they increase the odds when nothing has changed yet with the winning.Powerball has more states involved and the odds are 1 in 120,526,770.To the Mega Millions people: Don't make me open up a can of
Feb 9, 2005, 11:11 pm - Maverick - Lottery Discussion Forum

Mega Millions when CA joinsReply
Hmm, what do y'all think about the potential for increased odds? Does the joining of CA deem it necessary to increase the odds? I see the increased odds above, and I'm already thinking of BARELY playing Mega Millions! As it is at 135 million, I'm disgusted.
Feb 9, 2005, 11:10 pm - Maverick - Lottery Discussion Forum

CALIFORNIA JOINS MEGA MILLIONSReply
Here are some odds:5 X 63 and 1 X 24 = 1 in 168,692,328 Thats just an increase of about 30 million (Could work because you could match the mega ball more often)5 x 53 and 1 x 51 = 1 in 146,3539355 X 55 and 1 X 55 = 191,331,855I would prefer them to raise the 5 number matrix and lower the Mega Ball matrix.Brad
Feb 9, 2005, 2:58 pm - Bradly_60 - Lottery News

I Won $ 106,167 In Ohio pick 5 !!Reply
Congratulations to The Wiz and may his good fortune spread to the other members of Lottery Post (and if I hit it big, yes I promise to become a paying member too...wonder if that will increase my odds any hummm....).SirMetroGood things never happens to those who quit.
Feb 7, 2005, 9:16 am - SirMetro - Pick 5 Forum

Indiana legislator attacks computerized lottery drawingsNews Story
In a move hailed by opponents of computerized lottery drawings, Indiana State Representative Robert Alderman (R) introduced a bill last month that would force the Hoosier Lottery to revert back to traditional lottery ball machines.The bill, which would take effect on July 1, 2005, requires the Indiana State Lottery Commission to use numbered balls and machines to conduct lottery drawings. If passed, the bill would also voids a conflicting administrative rule which allows the Hoosier Lottery to
Feb 4, 2005, 11:27 am - Todd - Lottery News

$2 gamesReply
You maybe right about that. But I hope that the people who run the lottery games in each State would put themselves in the ordinary players shoes and think, would I play more at $1 or more at $2. I realize that many of the people who run State lotteries think that many gamblers have a disease and would bet at any cost, but I hope not all of them feel this way. I mean, it would spoil some of our fun if they did increase the prices.litebets27
Feb 3, 2005, 11:52 am - Litebets27 - Lottery Discussion Forum

$2 gamesReply
Cash Only,Other than benefiting the States and turning us mostly poor players away from playing $2 lottery games, why do you think there would be any consideration to increase the cost of an already existing $1 dollar ticket?litebets27
Feb 3, 2005, 11:24 am - Litebets27 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Powerball/Mega Milions JackpotsReply
I've always thought that the reason for the $10 million to $12 million to $18 million increase went like this:The first drawing on a new jackpot, PB and MM pay out $10 million if someone wins. But they've only got $6 million to contribute to the jackpot from sales. Oops, dip into the emergency fund for $4 million. That rarely happens.Next drawing, things are back to normal....the same $6 million from sales to the jackpot brings the level to $12 million....$18 million the third draw and so on
Jan 31, 2005, 6:39 pm - JAG331 - Jackpot Games Forum

Powerball/Mega Milions JackpotsReply
This is a little off topic, but something I've always wondered about - do they have minimum increase amounts for Powerball and Mega Millions the first couple draws after they start at $10 million? For example, if there's no winner when it's at $10 million, will there be an automatic jump of say $2 million minimum to $12 million even if the amount sold doesn't warrant that type of jump. It seems like Mega Millions especially always goes from $10 million to $12 m to $18 m and then at different l
Jan 31, 2005, 3:08 pm - plnwebguy - Jackpot Games Forum