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If a state came out with this pricey gem, would you consider parting with a "C" note? Obviously for that amount the odd's should be at least 1:2 of getting any prize. Let's say the jackpot was for $50 million, with second & third prizes of $500,000 & $250,000 and many more smaller cash prizes. I believe the current highest price for a scratcher is $50 (I heard this while watching "How the lottery changed my life" last Sunday). I didn't catch what state(s). Any takers?   MONEY is the root of all Easy lifestyle, Volunteerism in community, Instant immunity from poverty, Living & giving large.  | | |
New England United States Member #100538 November 13, 2010 72 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 31, 2012, 11:26 pm - IP Logged | |
Sorry to say, I probably would - ONCE. The odds would have to be close to what you posted above though!  | | |
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manchester United States Member #3531 January 23, 2004 1 Posts Offline | | Posted: January 31, 2012, 11:36 pm - IP Logged | |
I would take a shot, I would probably buy it more than once for however long it was running.. Would be great if it offered at least 3 main jackpots(50 mil) and maybe 10(1mil) second prizes | | |
Take The Money And Run Hooksett, NH United States Member #111467 May 25, 2011 1704 Posts Online | | Posted: January 31, 2012, 11:37 pm - IP Logged | |
Sorry to say, I probably would - ONCE. The odds would have to be close to what you posted above though! Alright Artemis! I admire your courage.  With the odd's of 1:2, I would consider buying two ticket's, to hopefully guarantee me walking away with something.  MONEY is the root of all Easy lifestyle, Volunteerism in community, Instant immunity from poverty, Living & giving large. | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them hills, son United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 9579 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 1, 2012, 12:26 am - IP Logged | |
Probably not.
I'd really feel like I got took if I didn't get anything back on a $100 ticket.
And you know they'd have to sell a hell of a lot of losing tickets before they even put that $50 million ticket out there. . I will not comply. I will never submit.
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Orlando, FL United States Member #115805 August 28, 2011 259 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 1, 2012, 6:47 am - IP Logged | |
No Way -Jose- Actually I don't buy scratchers often. | | |
GO TIGERS MICHIGAN United States Member #82269 October 28, 2009 8814 Posts Online | | Posted: February 1, 2012, 8:28 am - IP Logged | |
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Pennsylvania United States Member #74607 May 2, 2009 11111 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 1, 2012, 9:02 am - IP Logged | |
If a state came out with this pricey gem, would you consider parting with a "C" note? Obviously for that amount the odd's should be at least 1:2 of getting any prize. Let's say the jackpot was for $50 million, with second & third prizes of $500,000 & $250,000 and many more smaller cash prizes. I believe the current highest price for a scratcher is $50 (I heard this while watching "How the lottery changed my life" last Sunday). I didn't catch what state(s). Any takers? I believe it's Texas with the $50 scratcher. PA had a $25 ticket at one time, I liked that one. I have to say I'd be willing to try a $100 ticket. The prizes and odds would have to be real good though.. none of this 1/4.80 crap or worse. | | |
Florida United States Member #121208 January 4, 2012 761 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 1, 2012, 10:16 am - IP Logged | |
Probably would have to pass on that lil jewel.....too rich for my blood Jackpots...Just Average Citizens Keeping Possibilities Open Towards Security  | | |
Take The Money And Run Hooksett, NH United States Member #111467 May 25, 2011 1704 Posts Online | | Posted: February 1, 2012, 10:28 am - IP Logged | |
I believe it's Texas with the $50 scratcher. PA had a $25 ticket at one time, I liked that one. I have to say I'd be willing to try a $100 ticket. The prizes and odds would have to be real good though.. none of this 1/4.80 crap or worse.  As I began this forum with the hypothetical 1:2 odd's, and probably more realistically also at least 10 or more lower tier prizes of $1 million.
It would have to be a population rich state or multi-states as well, to sell the 10-20 million tickets necessary to generate those prize levels. Probably Mass CA or TX. The minimum prize, in my opinion shouldn't be just $100, more like $150-200. Just getting your money back for the ticket isn't winning.  My state of NH had a $30 scratcher which was phased out last year. Wonder why? MONEY is the root of all Easy lifestyle, Volunteerism in community, Instant immunity from poverty, Living & giving large. | | |
mid-Ohio United States Member #9 March 24, 2001 13923 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 1, 2012, 3:20 pm - IP Logged | |
I think a $100 scratch-off would have to guarantee a winner on every tickets if nothing more than $5 and that would still be like buying a $95 scratch-off and winning nothing but the players wouldn't feel as stupid. With some games continuing to raise the cost of their tickets it seems the states are just testing the limit of stupidity and greed of lottery players. * that which happens most *
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Dallas, Texas United States Member #4629 May 2, 2004 711 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 1, 2012, 3:54 pm - IP Logged | |
I think a $100 scratch-off would have to guarantee a winner on every tickets if nothing more than $5 and that would still be like buying a $95 scratch-off and winning nothing but the players wouldn't feel as stupid. With some games continuing to raise the cost of their tickets it seems the states are just testing the limit of stupidity and greed of lottery players. Add a 0 to the $5 and I MIGHT consider it for Christmas, RJOh. | | |
Take The Money And Run Hooksett, NH United States Member #111467 May 25, 2011 1704 Posts Online | | Posted: February 1, 2012, 4:09 pm - IP Logged | |
I think a $100 scratch-off would have to guarantee a winner on every tickets if nothing more than $5 and that would still be like buying a $95 scratch-off and winning nothing but the players wouldn't feel as stupid. With some games continuing to raise the cost of their tickets it seems the states are just testing the limit of stupidity and greed of lottery players. Agreed. If you followed my response previous to your comment, I believed that there should be a MINIMUM cash prize of $150-200, with 1:2 odd's on a $50 million dollar first prize tier. (Ideally three 50 mill. prizes, 10 $1 mill. prizes). These are of course hypotheticals only. MONEY is the root of all Easy lifestyle, Volunteerism in community, Instant immunity from poverty, Living & giving large. | | |
Florida United States Member #104464 January 14, 2011 1628 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 1, 2012, 5:29 pm - IP Logged | |
Yes Ill buy them but they wont ever have $100 scrathers with GOOD (1 in 2) odds because clerks would buy them and there would be many poachers by the machine who jump on the next ticket if they see 2 losers in a row 2012 Biggest Winner: $1,000 ( $20 Gold Rush Tripler 02/20/12 ) | | |
Pennsylvania United States Member #74607 May 2, 2009 11111 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 1, 2012, 5:45 pm - IP Logged | |
Yes Ill buy them but they wont ever have $100 scrathers with GOOD (1 in 2) odds because clerks would buy them and there would be many poachers by the machine who jump on the next ticket if they see 2 losers in a row lmaooo! That is so true, didn't think of that. People just might kill for next tickets. The poachers and the poached.  Maybe not a good idea afterall. | | |
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