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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | New Mexico ticket wins Powerball's first $1M second prizemid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 16131 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 19, 2012, 3:46 pm - IP Logged | |
Did anyone else notice that they added the number "0" and the number "1" to the powerplay option?NEITHER of these two numbers will multiply a prize.When they first started the powerplay option they had the number "1,after a few months and I'm sure a lot of complaints they decided to drop the number "1" from their RNG machine.I'm going to write to my state lottery and complain.You should do the same if you if you feel this is unfair.You might also mention that you don't like the RNG machine drawings of these numbers. 
Where did you get your information? According to these graphics posted on Ohio's website, the Power Play looks like it's a fixed amount or each prize level. * The fundamentals of winning a lottery jackpot *
* play a lottery you can win *
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S.E.Iowa United States Member #120520 December 21, 2011 534 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 19, 2012, 4:10 pm - IP Logged | |
I was going by the fact that the powerplay number was "0" in last nights drawing.After looking at your graphics,I like it even less.The two top tier prizes are just fine but the lower tier prizes appear to only pay 2 times or 3 times the prize money.I don't like that at all. | | |
Chief Bottle Washer New Jersey United States Member #1 May 31, 2000 20691 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 19, 2012, 5:20 pm - IP Logged | |
Darn!!! I wanted to be the first. In August "07" I hit the second prize for $200k in NH, my redemption would be for that cool $1,000,000.000 Oh well.....chin up......march my buns back to my local supermarket and keep on playing. This Saturday???    Hey, that's really cool, congrats on the $200,000 win! A nice chunk of change to pay off a mortgage or something. | | |
Chief Bottle Washer New Jersey United States Member #1 May 31, 2000 20691 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 19, 2012, 5:21 pm - IP Logged | |
In case anyone forgot, the complete set of changes made to Powerball can be found in this news story: http://www.lotterypost.com/news/240864 The changes to Power Play (including the fact that there are no more Power Play draws) are included in the story. | | |
mid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 16131 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 19, 2012, 5:41 pm - IP Logged | |
I was going by the fact that the powerplay number was "0" in last nights drawing.After looking at your graphics,I like it even less.The two top tier prizes are just fine but the lower tier prizes appear to only pay 2 times or 3 times the prize money.I don't like that at all. At least now you won't be writing to your state lottery complaining about a situation that doesn't exists. * The fundamentals of winning a lottery jackpot *
* play a lottery you can win *
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PA United States Member #23322 October 6, 2005 2010 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 19, 2012, 5:54 pm - IP Logged | |
Most will just lose $2 now instead of $1. But there will eventually be some "anonymous winner" that we never know about. | | |
S.E.Iowa United States Member #120520 December 21, 2011 534 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 19, 2012, 5:59 pm - IP Logged | |
At least now you won't be writing to your state lottery complaining about a situation that doesn't exists. Thats true.Now I'll just write and complain about the price increase,which sucks.The only people that benefit from the price increase is the state lotterys. | | |
Zeta Reticuli Star System United States Member #30849 January 17, 2006 8068 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 19, 2012, 6:05 pm - IP Logged | |
I was going by the fact that the powerplay number was "0" in last nights drawing.After looking at your graphics,I like it even less.The two top tier prizes are just fine but the lower tier prizes appear to only pay 2 times or 3 times the prize money.I don't like that at all. I agree, Cletu$2. I don't think the idea of playing a jackpot game is to won $7, $14, or even $200. The $7 and $14 payoffs will undoubtedley go right back into the lottery anyway. A 0 or 1 Powerplay is notthing but marketing hype. Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. One thing all the Law of Attraction books have done is help to sell a lot of lottery tickets! | | |
adelaide sa Australia Member #37542 April 11, 2006 2502 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 19, 2012, 6:32 pm - IP Logged | |
wasant power plays a state ran thing, so the extra $1 went to state coffers, not the multi state lotto pot, so it was a way for states to cash in on the popularity of powerball,? anyhow thats how i thought power play started,. and now its all part of the pb structure or is it still a state revenue stream? June "Money doesnt buy happiness, but misery has never been so luxurious" 2013 YTD loss[1032] wins = 585 2012 total spend =[2486.10], wins = 2176.70 ; year total = -$309.40 | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12623 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 19, 2012, 6:42 pm - IP Logged | |
I used to play the lottery in New Mexico. I had terrible luck there. Felt like I was in a desert. Wait a minute... I was in a desert... Never mind. .
“Let us disappoint the men who are raising themselves upon the ruin of this Country.” -- John Adams
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PA United States Member #66644 October 16, 2008 1286 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 19, 2012, 7:21 pm - IP Logged | |
I ALSO WON $4. I ALREADY BOUGHT MY 2 QUICK PICKS FOR SATURDAY POWERBALL. 
I got $100,000,000 winner a few minutes ago! 2 quick picks near Picksburgh! :$ | | |
PA United States Member #66644 October 16, 2008 1286 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 19, 2012, 7:22 pm - IP Logged | |
In case anyone forgot, the complete set of changes made to Powerball can be found in this news story: http://www.lotterypost.com/news/240864 The changes to Power Play (including the fact that there are no more Power Play draws) are included in the story. Thank you fearless leader! | | |
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Hey, that's really cool, congrats on the $200,000 win! A nice chunk of change to pay off a mortgage or something. Thanks Todd. Mortgage almost paid off; would be nice to get a newer Mercedes, help out some family members, retire......... | | |
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Thank you mcginnin. You are absolutely right, the cost of living is on the rise. Lol I just wanted to hear people's opinions, I myself bought a quick pick out oc curiosity and, I still found out that people were purchasing with gusto. Once again, thank you for your response and good luck to us all......... Good luck to you as well sandia.  | | |
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| | Posted: January 19, 2012, 10:54 pm - IP Logged | |
I play my $2 ticket with powerplay so on saturday I would like to be the first $2 million winner since the game change. That would make my year!-weshar75 I'm with you on that one weshar, $2 million is a game changer. Would also like to have that distinction!  | | |
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