Cincinnati Reds formed Mega Millions lottery pool

Comment #44

LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 04:32:59 GMT

i wonder if the cubs will have better luck with their pool.....

Comment #43

Maverick — Sun, 24 Apr 2005 00:58:31 GMT

I see you're not a baseball fan

Comment #42

Pick-4_Master — Sun, 24 Apr 2005 00:36:35 GMT

Those salaries are INSANE that much money just for hitting and throwing a Ball.

Comment #41

Maverick — Sun, 24 Apr 2005 00:27:22 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by whodeani on April 21, 2005According to USA Today baseball salaries for the 2005 season are:Adam Dunn $4,600,000Sean Casey $7,800,000Ken Griffey Jr. $12,500,000Austin Kearns $930,000Rich Aurilia $600,000Total $24,430,000I think they are already well on their to owning part of the team.I swear to God, I should've been a professional baseball player

Comment #40

Pick-4_Master — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 16:41:43 GMT

I totally AGREE with you sergiou2 some players feel that the WINNERS are somehow chosen by a Higher Power or a Higher Power possibly controls the numbers that are drawn.Why they think this I have no idea but like you just stated what purpose would a Supreme Being have in doing such a thing when it's quite obvious a LOT of people could use a Lottery Jackpot but not everyone WINS a Lottery Jackpot.Your neighbor could win the Lottery playing for the very first time while you've been playing f... [ More ]

Comment #39

sergiou2 — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 16:29:53 GMT

God doesn't waste his time with lotteries. I think the Big Guy has more important things to do with his time. Besides, He doesn't decide who wins and if you think he did, do you think He picked Jack Whittaker to win?For what? So the guy could get robbed twice? Loose over 1.5 million in cash? So his granddaughter could wind up dead?Go back and read LottoMike's post....It all comes down to L-U-C-K.Who cares who plays? I don't care if Bill Gates or Ken Griffey Jr play. If they didn't, that w... [ More ]

Comment #38

Pick-4_Master — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 15:37:02 GMT

If LUCK is on your side that day you'll WIN if not you'll LOSE

Comment #37

LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 08:38:45 GMT

its all about one thing.....LUCK

Comment #36

Pick-4_Master — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 01:07:13 GMT

I truly believe GOD has the Power to make everyone WIN he created us and the earth,but he doesn't need to do that because we have the Power to do it ourselves just look at the people that are WINNING there regularpeople like us of different races,cultures,religions and income levels.

Comment #35

Pick-4_Master — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 01:00:15 GMT

Let me just clarify my statement without getting into another UNNECESSARY debate.Knowing that GOD loves us all naturally he would desire that we WIN at everything we do whether it's winning the Lottery playing in a Tournament,Casino Games,Bingo,Sports,ContestsTV Game Show etc.....now having said that let me continue by saying GOD does not CONTROL or DECIDE who wins Lottery games or any other form of games of chance because that would be showing favortism especially when someone wins that's... [ More ]

Comment #34

JAG331 — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 20:45:04 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by ineed9million on April 22, 2005I have to disagree that God wants us all to win. If that were true everyone who plays would win, which isn't the case.God might very well want everyone to win. But does God have the power to make everyone win? lol, I'm just pointing something out...not looking for a philosophical discourse here.

Comment #33

CASH Only — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 19:45:47 GMT

I sure would hope they would choose cash.

Comment #32

ryanm — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 19:02:36 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by dvdiva on April 22, 2005I find it strange that multi-millionairs would buy tickets. I make below the mean in WA state and would quit my job the instant I won. Those people are millionairs and if you like baseball seems like the job of a life time. I really wonder how many of them would quit if they won. I don't think any of them would quit if they won. However, I probably would still play even if I already won a jackpot once or had such a job of a lifetime that I wo... [ More ]

Comment #31

ineed9million — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 16:05:12 GMT

I have to disagree that God wants us all to win. If that were true everyone who plays would win, which isn't the case.

Comment #30

Litebets27 — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:55:10 GMT

Some people play for the pleasure or thrill of the win. They don't necessarily need the money. Have you ever gone to Vegas or Atlantic City and watched a high roller who is throwing down hundreds to thousands of dollars worth of chips at the crap table just for the thrill. What goes out one hand comes into the other. People bet for different reasons.litebets

Comment #29

Pick-4_Master — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:53:49 GMT

GOD wants us ALL TOO WIN whether your Rich or Poor it doesn't matter so play and have FUN

Comment #28

ineed9million — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:49:58 GMT

There are many rich people who play the lottery everyday, we just don't hear about it because they aren't famous like baseball players. So if you are going to complain about these guys you might as well complain about every single person who plays the lottery, but already is financially secure. The lottery is not just for poor people looking for an easy way out. It's also for rich people looking to get richer and get in the news while they are at it.

Comment #27

DaJack — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:04:54 GMT

This is ridiculous...what if Bill Gates decided to buy $100,000 worth of tickets and won? He doesn't need the money nor do the Cincinnati Reds. These guys make at least $300,000, with many making millions and that is not counting endorsement deals, royalties or other income. If the ball boy for the Reds wants to buy a ticket then I'm fine with that, but not Ken Griffey Jr. who lives in a mansion

Comment #26

mken37 — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:17:25 GMT

You can't blame these guys, it takes money to make money they have every right to do same as we can.... I hope they don't win as well but that is being selfish in some people eyes, but we all wish for a swell guy or gal thats a well deserving person Like me $$$$....

Comment #25

DoctorEw220 — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 06:39:34 GMT

remember that famous people and professional athletes can afford a huge gambling habit.

Comment #24

visiondude — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 05:34:17 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by JimmySand9 on April 21, 2005If God wants you to win, you will. (and it only takes 1 QP to find out) on another note, i saw something on TV a while back about shaquille o'neal, and noted how he likes to buy lottery tix including scratch off's.which raises the question that has been asked in here before ....would you still play after all that jack ...?20/20

Comment #23

dvdiva — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 05:14:12 GMT

I find it strange that multi-millionairs would buy tickets. I make below the mean in WA state and would quit my job the instant I won. Those people are millionairs and if you like baseball seems like the job of a life time. I really wonder how many of them would quit if they won.

Comment #22

smd173 — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 04:13:43 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by DoctorEw220 on April 21, 2005or the episode of the simpsons in which homer buys a ton of lottery tickets, and kent brockman wins the jackpot.Speaking of which...here are the numbers:Simpson's Lottery Numbers:For $130,000,000: Order Drawn: 17-3-25-42-38-49 = 3-17-25-38-42-49For $40,000: 3-6-17-18-22-29 (Marge's numbers that she didn't chip in to play) (drawn in order!)I wonder how many people play those numbers

Comment #21

DoctorEw220 — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 03:28:51 GMT

i remember the story. it was for VA's lotto game. the jackpot was larger than the odds. they attempted to buy out the game. i believe the VA lotery stopped them. because of them, lotteries will slow down, or even shut off terminals in which the lottery thinks someone is using to buy out the game, and pre-printed playslips will not work.

Comment #20

Litebets27 — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 02:54:43 GMT

I recall hearing a story a few years ago about a group in Australia that put up $1000.00 each (I don't recall how many people were in the group). They flew to the U.S. when one of the jackpot games was very large and placed a bet. I don't remember the outcome of their venture. Does anyone remember hearing or reading that story.Concerning the baseball story. Gambling is just as much a challenge as their game is with a quicker reward when you or they win. I understand that some of their paychecks... [ More ]

Comment #19

twisted — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 02:13:27 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by HEYPHILLIP on April 21, 2005 They played in last tuesday's drawing and didn't win nothing. it just proves you don't increase your chances even with 1,000.00 dollars worth of tickets. Jack Whitiker brought one ticket.Jack Whitaker bought $100 worth of tickets when he won over $314 million in Powerball.

Comment #18

LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 01:53:36 GMT

it all boils down to one thing.....LUCK

Comment #17

LuckyGa3 — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 00:29:50 GMT

I just hope that my dollar will place me as one of the winners Friday Night .Good-Luck to All who play and much Karma to all Lottery post playersLuckyGa3

Comment #16

HEYPHILLIP — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 23:06:47 GMT

They played in last tuesday's drawing and didn't win nothing. it just proves you don't increase your chances even with 1,000.00 dollars worth of tickets. Jack Whitiker brought one ticket.

Comment #15

golotto — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 22:58:42 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by DoctorEw220 on April 21, 2005or the episode of the simpsons in which homer buys a ton of lottery tickets, and kent brockman wins the jackpot.lol...i luv that episode

Comment #14

golotto — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 22:52:33 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by visiondude on April 21, 2005 it only takes a $1 quick pick to jack one out of the park...

Comment #13

DoctorEw220 — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 22:28:17 GMT

or the episode of the simpsons in which homer buys a ton of lottery tickets, and kent brockman wins the jackpot.

Comment #12

DoctorEw220 — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 22:27:53 GMT

yeah. it's like that episode of gary and mike in which mike bought a ton of lottery tickets, and the winner was oprah.

Comment #11

JimmySand9 — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 22:16:45 GMT

They have enough money. I hope they don't win.

Comment #10

JAG331 — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:40:33 GMT

Lottomike:Pete Rose was thrown out of baseball for gambling on the outcomes of baseball games. It only makes sense, you shouldn't be allowed to bet on an dvent over which you have control, a game you can intentionally lose. In baseball this stems from the Chicago Black Sox scandal of 1919.Baseball players are not prohibited from gambling in general.

Comment #9

weshar75 — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:38:54 GMT

That would have been funny if they had won to see if they would of fought over the money or if they really would have split it fairly.

Comment #8

LOTTOMIKE — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:25:46 GMT

why would these guys want to bet in the first place???? they already have the millions us common people are striving to get.....one more thing isn't it illegal to gamble in baseball?? didn't pete rose get thrown out forever for his gambling

Comment #7

JAG331 — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:18:16 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on April 21, 2005Quote: Originally posted by JAG331 on April 21, 2005$200 each? C'mon...these guys each earn the equivalent of a state lottery win every year. Throw in at least $2000 each.One's salary does not determine how many lottery tickets to buy. It's almost certainly a losing proposition, so although it's good to have a chance to win, it doesn't make sense to commit $2,000!Right, salary doesn't determine how many tickets you should buy, but it does infl... [ More ]

Comment #6

whodeani — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 19:48:00 GMT

According to USA Today baseball salaries for the 2005 season are:Adam Dunn $4,600,000Sean Casey $7,800,000Ken Griffey Jr. $12,500,000Austin Kearns $930,000Rich Aurilia $600,000Total $24,430,000I think they are already well on their to owning part of the team.

Comment #5

visiondude — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 19:44:24 GMT

i will bet .....that pete rose put them up to this and i will also bet ...that when he finds out about this, that major frustration will set in because he can't join his teammates (his alma-mater) on something he has expertise in. maybe he can re-join the reds now in a gambling instructional league. and maybe just maybe, he is reading this. hey pete, slide on in here partner (head first). don't worry about us. we can take a hit just as well as ray fosse... p.s. you can tell that... [ More ]

Comment #4

ONEDAY — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 19:34:33 GMT

it takes money to make money..and it seems some dont ever have enough money.

Comment #3

Todd — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 19:24:48 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by JAG331 on April 21, 2005$200 each? C'mon...these guys each earn the equivalent of a state lottery win every year. Throw in at least $2000 each.One's salary does not determine how many lottery tickets to buy. It's almost certainly a losing proposition, so although it's good to have a chance to win, it doesn't make sense to commit $2,000

Comment #2

twisted — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 19:19:28 GMT

I wonder how much they won on Tuesday night.

Comment #1

JAG331 — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 19:15:32 GMT

$200 each? C'mon...these guys each earn the equivalent of a state lottery win every year. Throw in at least $2000 each.

Cincinnati Reds formed Mega Millions lottery pool

Lottery Post — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 19:09:00 GMT

Several members of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team pooled their money and purchased $1,000 worth of Ohio Lottery tickets for Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.The estimated jackpot on Tuesday was $168 million. There was some talk about looking into buying a share of the team, Kearns said. We're pretty confident. Ken Griffey Jr., Adam Dunn, Sean Casey and Rich Aurilia also were part of the group.There were no winning tickets in the Tuesday Mega Millio... [ More ]