Big scratch games reinvigorate lottery sales

Comment #5

lottolove06 — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:16:02 GMT

If lotteries want to see increased scratch sales, then design something different. Quit using the same old game from another state but with different colors.

Comment #4

bellyache — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:50:46 GMT

At this point in time, I couldn't see myself purchasing a $30 dollar scratch-off ticket. I'd rather spend that money playing my own numbers.

Comment #3

curt777 — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:33:33 GMT

States have dedicated more money to prizes to make high-priced tickets attractive. In the case of a typical $2 scratch-off, about 60% of proceeds from ticket sales goes for prizes. The expensive tickets return about 75% in prizes, although that portion varies by state.

Um, I think I'm missing something here.... Oh ya, actual WINNERS!....

A 75% return rate ?!?!?! Not in Illinois it isn't... More like 2% !!

-Curt Little Lotto King

Comment #2

DoubleDown — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:57:04 GMT

I've certainly given them my share of $$$

DD

Comment #1

ochoop17 — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:23:27 GMT

So let the scratching begin

Big scratch games reinvigorate lottery sales

Lottery Post — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 11:42:00 GMT

High-priced scratch-off tickets have revived lottery sales, restoring growth to a state-run business that had sagged in the face of casino and Internet gambling.

The introduction of instant-win tickets that cost $10, $20 and $30 - and offer top prizes of $1 million or more - has set lottery sales on fire in many states. Scratch-off ticket sales soared 59% from 2001 to 2005. That's six times as much as the 10% increase during that time for Powerball, Mega Millions and other traditional lottery... [ More ]