Indiana legislator attacks computerized lottery drawings

Comment #21

Maverick — Mon, 07 Feb 2005 03:44:37 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by jim695 on February 4, 2005 This bill is the direct result of the efforts put forth by LosingJeff, Todd, Jimmie Goings, Kevin Leininger and many others who worked tirelessly to bring it about.However, there are other related issues which have yet to be addressed, issues such as our non-existant liability limits. Returning to mechanical draw machines is certainly a step in the right direction, but this particular agency is so fraught with corruption that it will need a

Comment #20

mark — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 19:37:28 GMT

Ironically today I had one of those survey forms from my state rep.I was sure to state my feeling of this topic to him and let him know that I support Alderman , and hope he votes in favor of the change.One thing that I have noticed with computerized draws, is that Hoosiers pay outs have been so much less then other states of comparable size, that uses the ball drawings.which has made me wonder?good luck to allmark

Comment #19

LosingJeff — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 17:48:32 GMT

Enough of my poetry for now;Im just as excited as a cow;Although my mind is excited and spruce;I dont want kicked off here like our old friend goose!Great Job to everyone who is working on this issue!Just a little humor to cheer everyone

Comment #18

MADDOG10 — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 17:48:10 GMT

ah, the poetic justice of it all...amen...

Comment #17

LosingJeff — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 17:36:19 GMT

Go Maddog! We shall overcome!There is a place I know;Where the State Lottery cant ruin the show;Its a place we all know and boast;That place is Lottery Post!;Whenever theres something odd;We just call Todd;If the numbers arent random;Todd will go on a tandem;He is sure to make it right;Cause he knows how to fight

Comment #16

MADDOG10 — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 17:21:38 GMT

my hat goes off to jim 695 also...

Comment #15

LosingJeff — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 17:18:11 GMT

The real hats off should go to Jim695. Without him identifying the problem nothing would have ever happened. His resolute attitude and determination is the foundation for this movement.

Comment #14

MADDOG10 — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 15:18:25 GMT

my hats off to mr. alderman, and any other represenative who has the intestinal fortitude to force this issue out into the open. we need more representation like mr. alderman in every state that has, or will have a lottery...

Comment #13

LosingJeff — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 14:23:48 GMT

P.S. Todd, I will need a new face come 1 July! I am sick of you guys laughing at that picture of me each time I post something

Comment #12

LosingJeff — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 14:21:05 GMT

It won't be long before the entire Nation realizes that the citizens of this great Country will not be cheated any longer, especially by fixed Lottery games; the last voter turnout tells us the people are tired of scams and corruption! Todd, thanks for your efforts on this RNG problem. Lottery post has allowed this issue to become a major Lottery issue in all the States. This website has advised the entire Nation on this problem. Before long you will need to change the name from Lottery Post to... [ More ]

Comment #11

MillionsWanted — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 11:07:31 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on February 4, 2005 Quote: Originally posted by MillionsWanted on February 4, 2005 I prefer to see the drawings take place on TV so I know how the numbers got picked.However, if I knew the computer draws could be trusted, I think it would be easier to predict numbers drawn from a computer than from a lottery ball machine.A computer will NEVER be totally random.It might be possible for a neural network to find pattern in a lottery where a computer has chosen the n... [ More ]

Comment #10

dvdiva — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 05:31:10 GMT

It would be good for players everywhere if it passed and other politicians followed suite.

Comment #9

Todd — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 03:43:14 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by MillionsWanted on February 4, 2005I prefer to see the drawings take place on TV so I know how the numbers got picked.However, if I knew the computer draws could be trusted, I think it would be easier to predict numbers drawn from a computer than from a lottery ball machine.A computer will NEVER be totally random.It might be possible for a neural network to find pattern in a lottery where a computer has chosen the numbers. Something to consider for those who live in a

Comment #8

four4me — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 03:19:35 GMT

I have received returned emails from Maryland's lottery. I discovered they have email rules you must put your email address in the body of your email or you woln't get a responce.As for DrEw you many never get a response if you insinuate that they have rigged the games in some way just because they have computerized drawing. Also some lottery return emails might not be authorized to answer negative email.

Comment #7

MillionsWanted — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 00:20:18 GMT

I prefer to see the drawings take place on TV so I know how the numbers got picked.However, if I knew the computer draws could be trusted, I think it would be easier to predict numbers drawn from a computer than from a lottery ball machine.A computer will NEVER be totally random.It might be possible for a neural network to find pattern in a lottery where a computer has chosen the numbers. Something to consider for those who live in a state where computers pick the lottery numbers.

Comment #6

Rick G — Fri, 04 Feb 2005 20:10:37 GMT

Interesting response, Doc and thanks for the feedback. If they respond, they're probably listening. I just put a poll up on the discussion board and am interested to see the results.Hey, good luck with the babe hunt...I'm in the same game

Comment #5

DoctorEw220 — Fri, 04 Feb 2005 19:33:38 GMT

PA usually does respond to my e-mails. that's the thing. it's making me wonder if they are seriously considering my idea or not because my idea is as cost-effective as what they have in place, but it will prove to the players that the mid-day drawings are not fixed.

Comment #4

Rick G — Fri, 04 Feb 2005 19:31:59 GMT

Doc,Don't expect a response to your e-mail. They all put their address there to appear legit but very few give responses.I would love to hear a follow-up to Doc's post from the almost 11,000 other LP members that have e-mailed their state lottery with a question and have not received a response (in fact I will post a poll on the discussion board re: this customer service ).Has YOUR state responded to YOUR e-mails?I've never received a response from the IL state lottery via e-mail and I have e... [ More ]

Comment #3

DoctorEw220 — Fri, 04 Feb 2005 19:19:05 GMT

can you guys try to talk PA into going to ball machines for their mid-day draws. i still have not recieved a reply to my e-mail.

Comment #2

Rick G — Fri, 04 Feb 2005 18:24:39 GMT

Congrats to Jim, Todd and all of the others who forced this issue into the open. It is a SWEET victory that it has gone this far. I'm elated by this news story because it also draws attention to DE and all other states using or thinking of using this BS way of running a pick 3/4 game.I'm a proud signer of the petition and urge ALL LP members to make sure they sign it. If I could vote like they do in Chicago ( early and often ), I would.Big to all of you who got this ball rolling! I'm really... [ More ]

Comment #1

jim695 — Fri, 04 Feb 2005 18:06:55 GMT

This bill is the direct result of the efforts put forth by LosingJeff, Todd, Jimmie Goings, Kevin Leininger and many others who worked tirelessly to bring it about.However, there are other related issues which have yet to be addressed, issues such as our non-existant liability limits. Returning to mechanical draw machines is certainly a step in the right direction, but this particular agency is so fraught with corruption that it will need a complete overhaul to close all the loopholes in the law... [ More ]

Indiana legislator attacks computerized lottery drawings

Lottery Post — Fri, 04 Feb 2005 16:27:29 GMT

In a move hailed by opponents of computerized lottery drawings, Indiana State Representative Robert Alderman (R) introduced a bill last month that would force the Hoosier Lottery to revert back to traditional lottery ball machines.The bill, which would take effect on July 1, 2005, requires the Indiana State Lottery Commission to use numbered balls and machines to conduct lottery drawings. If passed, the bill would also voids a conflicting administrative rule which allows the Hoosier Lottery to