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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Scratchers, now or futureegg harbor twp.south jersey shore United States Member #112990 June 29, 2011 2635 Posts Offline | | Posted: July 29, 2012, 7:30 pm - IP Logged | |
I rarely buy scratchers, but when I do I 1st check the state website to see which ones have the most top prizes not yet won, however if someone bought the big winner, but has yet to scratch or claim it, can I rely on the site to know the ticket is no longer available ? I picked in store. Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D. | | |
Dutchess , NY United States Member #121976 January 21, 2012 1411 Posts Offline | | Posted: July 29, 2012, 7:41 pm - IP Logged | |
Can't trust Top prize reports. Never know when they put the tickets out. Was reading before this guy hit 1mill on june 21, claimed it june 26, and it was'nt announced until july27. Way too long. i'm adding hotel room.  and make your last check bounce.
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5+1 Winner Arizona United States Member #116287 September 7, 2011 16146 Posts Online | | Posted: July 29, 2012, 7:43 pm - IP Logged | |
I rarely buy scratchers, but when I do I 1st check the state website to see which ones have the most top prizes not yet won, however if someone bought the big winner, but has yet to scratch or claim it, can I rely on the site to know the ticket is no longer available ? I picked in store. Even though they know where the winners are located, I don't think they ever post them as claimed unless someone shows up and claims the money. That's why some games close with "unclaimed" prizes even though they sold the ticket. | | |
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I'm hoping someone work closely with the lottery business can confirm this, because I just bought a scratcher and the prize claimed changed instantly. That was a month ago and I still haven't scratch the ticket because I'm out of country right now. | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12616 Posts Offline | | Posted: July 31, 2012, 10:33 am - IP Logged | |
I'm hoping someone work closely with the lottery business can confirm this, because I just bought a scratcher and the prize claimed changed instantly. That was a month ago and I still haven't scratch the ticket because I'm out of country right now. Send it to me and I'll scratch it for ya. I'm in the country. I'll letcha know if you won.  .
“Let us disappoint the men who are raising themselves upon the ruin of this Country.” -- John Adams
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I can't if I'm not at home.  | | |
egg harbor twp.south jersey shore United States Member #112990 June 29, 2011 2635 Posts Offline | | Posted: July 31, 2012, 5:03 pm - IP Logged | |
I buy my tix. for the whole week on tues. Today on the way home from work i will buy a scratcher or 2 and watch if he scans the tix. after taking them from the display cabinet. Maybe this how they know what winners have been sold ? Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D. | | |
egg harbor twp.south jersey shore United States Member #112990 June 29, 2011 2635 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 4, 2012, 4:40 pm - IP Logged | |
I buy my tix. for the whole week on tues. Today on the way home from work i will buy a scratcher or 2 and watch if he scans the tix. after taking them from the display cabinet. Maybe this how they know what winners have been sold ? I bought 5 $2 scratchers, he did't scan them, just peeled 5 off the roll and handed them to me, asked him how they tracked them, he did,t understand the ? limited english ? will try again next tues. oh one was a $4 winner so I bought a xtra MM w/ MP & 2 JC5s Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D. | | |
egg harbor twp.south jersey shore United States Member #112990 June 29, 2011 2635 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 4, 2012, 4:46 pm - IP Logged | |
MC56, thanks for the stars. Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D. | | |
egg harbor twp.south jersey shore United States Member #112990 June 29, 2011 2635 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 4, 2012, 4:47 pm - IP Logged | |
RIDGERUNNER, thanks for the stars. Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D. | | |
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I bought 5 $2 scratchers, he did't scan them, just peeled 5 off the roll and handed them to me, asked him how they tracked them, he did,t understand the ? limited english ? will try again next tues. oh one was a $4 winner so I bought a xtra MM w/ MP & 2 JC5s Next time try using their "universal" language, tell him you think you have a winning ticket, but your not sure? Guarantee he will understand! His eyes will light up like a Christmas tree, as he then prepares to scan the ticket, only to inform you it was a loser.  | | |
egg harbor twp.south jersey shore United States Member #112990 June 29, 2011 2635 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 4, 2012, 4:51 pm - IP Logged | |
Next time try using their "universal" language, tell him you think you have a winning ticket, but your not sure? Guarantee he will understand! His eyes will light up like a Christmas tree, as he then prepares to scan the ticket, only to inform you it was a loser. Hes the same guy I mentioned in another thread that won $8 off my mistake ticket, he was happy about that. Extraordinary Popular Delusions & the Madness of Crowds -- Charles Mackay LL.D. | | |
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