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Do Quick Picks win more jackpots?
Midlands, SC United States Member #70200 January 14, 2009 213 Posts Offline |
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Has anyone here done a study or researched whether there have been more jackpots won (Powerball and/or Mega Millions) with a quick pick versus numbers someone picked?
Just from memory it seems as if in the last few years, the majority of winners won via a quick pick. Any statistics on this?
Thanks!!!
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United States Member #91 January 19, 2002 6620 Posts Offline |
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They say that approx 75% of the winners are quick picks,,,,They say that approx 75% of the sales are quick picks also...I would imagine that due to the size of the jackposts that most of the larger ones have been quick pics, because so many more people purchase them, then when the jackposts are under 100 mill. "Everybody has to believe in something...I believe I'll have another beer!" = W.C.Fields
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SC Low Country United States Member #76317 June 12, 2009 514 Posts Offline |
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I've noticed that to be a frequent question. I found out yesterday that Mr Jackson's ticket apparently must have been a qp...he's always bought a ticket to support education and most have gone right in the trash after they were purchased being a big supporter of education...this time he just happened to for some reason still have the ticket...the 19 year old that won 35 mil in SC played a ticket using the birthdays of family members.....Therefore, my question????Are winning tickets not just quickpicks...some yes and some no....But....Are winning tickets....Single tickets????? In otherwords, single purchases?????
"All men of power ought to be mistrusted." - James Madison
"While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the rights of conscience in others, ever considering that God alone is the judge of the hearts of men, and to him only, in this case, they are answerable." - George Washington.......................... SwampFox
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United States Member #91 January 19, 2002 6620 Posts Offline |
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Jack whittaker bought 100 tickets when he won....I believe Mr. Jackson bought 2 lines on his, but said he spent $1 to much cause the winner was the first line....I wouldn't give that theory much thought..... "Everybody has to believe in something...I believe I'll have another beer!" = W.C.Fields
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SC Low Country United States Member #76317 June 12, 2009 514 Posts Offline |
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Thanks...I'd been wondering about that...Who is Jack Whittaker? or What lottery did he win?
"All men of power ought to be mistrusted." - James Madison
"While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the rights of conscience in others, ever considering that God alone is the judge of the hearts of men, and to him only, in this case, they are answerable." - George Washington.......................... SwampFox
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United States Member #91 January 19, 2002 6620 Posts Offline |
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Thanks...I'd been wondering about that...Who is Jack Whittaker? or What lottery did he win? Just google his name and start reading,,,it's one of those soap opera lottery wins...That never ends!! "Everybody has to believe in something...I believe I'll have another beer!" = W.C.Fields
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New Member  beacon, ny United States Member #79495 August 25, 2009 27 Posts Offline |
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don't forget about wheeling systems
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The Mathematical Alpha Geek West Concord, MN United States Member #21 December 7, 2001 1886 Posts Offline |
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springfield,vt.. United States Member #9756 December 12, 2004 1669 Posts Offline |
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i bought $20.00 of qp's first of 2009.i put them on slip,and have not hit more then 2 numbers all year from this,so maybe it matters where you buy these quickpicks is my theory.
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New Jersey United States Member #18150 June 28, 2005 15066 Posts Online |
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i bought $20.00 of qp's first of 2009.i put them on slip,and have not hit more then 2 numbers all year from this,so maybe it matters where you buy these quickpicks is my theory. Where did you Buy your Tickets? A mind once stretched by a new idea never returns to its original dimensions!
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Midlands, SC United States Member #70200 January 14, 2009 213 Posts Offline |
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I just don't know what to do. Actually, I've hit more on picking my own numbers than on quick picks. Sometimes I wonder if it would be better to buy your quick picks at a grocery store instead of a gas station...but all of the winners seem to be at gas stations. Who knows....
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Chicago United States Member #71182 February 8, 2009 479 Posts Offline |
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I just don't know what to do. Actually, I've hit more on picking my own numbers than on quick picks. Sometimes I wonder if it would be better to buy your quick picks at a grocery store instead of a gas station...but all of the winners seem to be at gas stations. Who knows.... Hello? You've hit more on picking your own numbers......that should be your answer right there. LOL now to add to your confusion.......
I hit 5 out of 6 numbers on CA Super Lotto from a ticket I bought from a self serve machine and yup it was in the grocery store and it was a lousy QP at that.
I think the reason more tickets win from gas stations vs the grocery store is because more tickets are purchased from the gas stations...........
Just as I think more QP's win vs self picks because so many more QP's are purchased! Does that mean your chances of winning are better if you buy the QP? I don't think so.
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Midlands, SC United States Member #70200 January 14, 2009 213 Posts Offline |
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Hello? You've hit more on picking your own numbers......that should be your answer right there. LOL now to add to your confusion.......
I hit 5 out of 6 numbers on CA Super Lotto from a ticket I bought from a self serve machine and yup it was in the grocery store and it was a lousy QP at that.
I think the reason more tickets win from gas stations vs the grocery store is because more tickets are purchased from the gas stations...........
Just as I think more QP's win vs self picks because so many more QP's are purchased! Does that mean your chances of winning are better if you buy the QP? I don't think so. LOL...thanks for giving me that knock on the head because I needed it. You're right about everything. I think I'll stick to what I've been doing....lol....and when I do a quick pick it will be from the grocery store. Thanks for responding!
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Chicago United States Member #71182 February 8, 2009 479 Posts Offline |
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LOL...thanks for giving me that knock on the head because I needed it. You're right about everything. I think I'll stick to what I've been doing....lol....and when I do a quick pick it will be from the grocery store. Thanks for responding! LOL You're so very welcome! HAHAHA maybe you should buy your next QP from an Asian Noodle Shop? LOL
Whatever you do I wish you the best......now go get some wins! : )
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Santa Ana United States Member #71664 February 20, 2009 352 Posts Offline |
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Whether it is either QPs or your selected numbers-- the bottom line is that you have to be at the right place and right time in buying your lotto tickets i.e. LUCK OF DRAW. The CA winner of last week's 166.5MM Mega Million jackpot happen to purchased his ticket at a restaurant and spend only $1.00. If it was a QP or his selected numbers I doubt it would it have made a difference
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