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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Home -> Forums -> Lottery Discussion -> Lotterypost members Little Rock, AR United States Member #68865 December 19, 2008 218 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 31, 2009, 11:58 am - IP Logged | |
I would do pretty much the same. If I won I would defintely let LP know, and I will post proof as well. | | |
NY United States Member #24178 October 16, 2005 2248 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 31, 2009, 3:09 pm - IP Logged | |
I don't see how anybody could honestly vote "no" unless they knew for a fact LP members would never again buy a ticket in either game. Why start a poll with only one logical choice? I don't see how anyone can honestly say yes. The question didn't ask if somebody might win, it asked if somebody will win. With a game of chance there can't be a definite answer. We can speculate without putting any real thought into it, or we can consider the probabilities and make a reasonable guess at how likely (or unlikely) it is. Let's be generous and assume that there are currently 5000 active members averaging 2 tickets per drawing for whichever game is played in their state (or the closest game to them). That would mean that LP members would have a total of 10,000 chances for each drawing, and a total of 1 million chances per year. Treating PB and MM as if they had equal odds, that would mean we could expect an LP member to win once every 175 years. Even if we were to decide that members have 7 million chances per year, that would still mean we could only expect a winner every 25 years. It's possible that some people might stick around and post for that long, but as a practical matter the probability is that the odds are against somebody from LP winning while they're an active member. | | |
Kentucky United States Member #33045 February 14, 2006 3105 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 31, 2009, 4:20 pm - IP Logged | |
I don't see how anyone can honestly say yes. The question didn't ask if somebody might win, it asked if somebody will win. With a game of chance there can't be a definite answer. We can speculate without putting any real thought into it, or we can consider the probabilities and make a reasonable guess at how likely (or unlikely) it is. Let's be generous and assume that there are currently 5000 active members averaging 2 tickets per drawing for whichever game is played in their state (or the closest game to them). That would mean that LP members would have a total of 10,000 chances for each drawing, and a total of 1 million chances per year. Treating PB and MM as if they had equal odds, that would mean we could expect an LP member to win once every 175 years. Even if we were to decide that members have 7 million chances per year, that would still mean we could only expect a winner every 25 years. It's possible that some people might stick around and post for that long, but as a practical matter the probability is that the odds are against somebody from LP winning while they're an active member. "but as a practical matter the probability is that the odds are against somebody from LP winning while they're an active member" By voting "no" they're saying it's impossible for any LP member to ever win a jackpot. It really doesn't matter what the odds are against any LP member winning a jackpot because as long at least one member continues to buy tickets, there is always a chance they can win. However it is an opinion poll so we can't really debate why someone would believe it's impossible when LP members will probably be still buying tickets for many years in the future. | | |
North Carolina United States Member #65081 September 1, 2008 268 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 2, 2009, 9:08 am - IP Logged | |
Yes, I have thought the same thing. Keep my main account here, but start a new one (that no one can trace) for being the jackpot winner. Question - how would you prove you won? Post a copy of the ticket? I'd be afraid (not of anyone here) that someone would copy it and try to win the jackpot that way. I know there are numbers printed on the other side, but still, there are so many smart people out there.... | | |
Connecticut United States Member #62108 May 29, 2008 13295 Posts Online | | Posted: September 3, 2009, 9:35 pm - IP Logged | |
someone from here will win inevitably....all this mind bending has to pay off eventually Bread Not Bombs!.. Flour Power, - It’s the Yeast We Can Do | | |
CA United States Member #57701 December 23, 2007 587 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 4, 2009, 8:29 am - IP Logged | |
"but as a practical matter the probability is that the odds are against somebody from LP winning while they're an active member" By voting "no" they're saying it's impossible for any LP member to ever win a jackpot. It really doesn't matter what the odds are against any LP member winning a jackpot because as long at least one member continues to buy tickets, there is always a chance they can win. However it is an opinion poll so we can't really debate why someone would believe it's impossible when LP members will probably be still buying tickets for many years in the future. I agree Stack47
LP members have just a much chance as anybody else. If I didn't think I'd win I wouldnt play. I just happen to be a member of LP. SOMEBODY HAS TO WIN. It might as well be one of us.
But i quick warning to all you CA LP members, dont waste any more money on the Super Lotto Plus. That one is mine! (stick with MM-- that one doesnt like me much) hehehahahaheheehheheheh
I personaly think Geos5666 won -talk about lotto luck (or skills) | | |
United States Member #4963 May 30, 2004 3392 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 4, 2009, 10:59 pm - IP Logged | |
I will win the Mega Millions!  HAIL>>>>>>>>>YES...........................................this man will wipe the JACKPOT..off it's>>>KAN>>>>>>KAN>>>>>HE>>>CAN$$$$$$$$$$ PSYKOMO | | |
Dallas, TX United States Member #60771 April 12, 2008 3857 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 5, 2009, 5:02 am - IP Logged | |
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Deep in the Woods of Texas United States Member #68953 December 22, 2008 328 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 5, 2009, 9:33 am - IP Logged | |
"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it" by: Henry David Thoreau | | |
United States United States Member #68752 December 16, 2008 168 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 6, 2009, 1:18 am - IP Logged | |
 Yap I will....I still have my pb tickets till sep 30....Good luck to all.
"Wait eagerly for the Lord, and keep to the way; God wil raise you to possess the land; you will gloat when the wicked are cut off". Psalms 37:34 | | |
United States Member #4963 May 30, 2004 3392 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 7, 2009, 11:25 pm - IP Logged | |
yes, yes>>>we voted YES>>>>>>>>>>diamondpalace^^^^^^^^^^^^^$$$$$$$$ we like 2 promote>>>>all but, in this case>>>>we really think budward has a g@@d chance 2 WIN a JACKPOT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ thru observeration>>>>all think "HE" has D-BILITY 2 WIN >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2 WIN a JACKPOT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ PSYKOMO
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Ohio United States Member #50440 February 21, 2007 19366 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 9, 2009, 2:29 pm - IP Logged | |
We can do it I am working on it! and found a member from Sweden, that is going to help me! I have faith in him!  Blessings to everyone let's get this Cash Money ! 12345 67890 Use Mirror #'s Use prs. with your dream Key* numbers the most Vivid thing in your dream. Follow TaxiJohn's rule go up or down. Flip 6=9 `9=6 Bullseyes says 0 or 1 for Pick 4 Play the other part of doubles. Do the Whole nine yards for a P.4* or 0 thur 9 from my dreams or hunches or any numbers. | | |
Monkey Butt, USA United States Member #55038 August 23, 2007 1105 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 12, 2009, 7:43 pm - IP Logged | |
Will any lotterypost members win powerball or Mega Millions jackpot? Yes I will be a Mega Millions winner. | | |
Wilson United States Member #54985 August 21, 2007 2729 Posts Offline | | Posted: September 12, 2009, 9:34 pm - IP Logged | |
you will know me..by my calm demeanor and LP gear! Todd it will be the order marked RUSH IN A HURRY in sharpie red... "MAKE THAT MONEY YA'LL" wisdom from Tyler Perry's Madea:"It doesn't matter what people call you....it's what you answer to."
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