Tennessee Lottery takes back refund offer

Comment #22

Todd — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:33:26 GMT

Please see the latest Tennessee Lottery update!

https://www.lotterypost.com/thread/162915

Comment #21

four4me — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:34:38 GMT

The board members also have some responsibility in this according to the statements below

State law authorizing the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation calls for a seven-member Board of Directors to oversee the lottery's creation and ongoing operation. The Board, comprised of business people from across the state, meets regularly to set policy and maintain appropriate oversight.

Dennis Bottorff, ChairmanLowell Perry Jr.

Jim Hill, Vice ChairmanMarvell Mitchell

Claire Tucker,... [ More ]

Comment #20

Tnplayer805 — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:13:47 GMT

Some TN lawmakers have shown in the past they aren't Becca fans and she has been in the thick of things including the bashing she got from her bonus. A lot of lawmakers disagree with how much she is getting to do her job. Interesting. I don't think she will walk away right now; however, I think stress will get the better of her in the long run. Just give it some time.

Comment #19

Todd — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:55:33 GMT

I think you hit the nail on the head, although it's anyone's guess what the director will do. I would tend to agree with four4me on that -- it's difficult to walk away from a big salary like that.

She should do the right thing and reinstate real drawings. She'd be a hero.

Comment #18

four4me — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:36:09 GMT

She's trying to rectify a problem by placing the blame elsewhere this could be a career disaster as that is what many people do when they have put themselves in the thick of it. My guess is she has relegated some of here former duties to subordinates and they in turn cause some problems. While ultimately it is her responsibility to answer for any wrong doings she must have been to busy counting her big bonuses to pay any attention to what was really happening.

I don't think she'll retire you... [ More ]

Comment #17

Tnplayer805 — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:56:14 GMT

In all honestly, being from Tennessee I know we have a few simple minded people. This is what I think happened... They guy walked into the store obviously not knowing what the Jackpot was. He bought a few tickets (either lotto 5, cash 3, or cash 4 (Evil games)). He looked at the ticket and saw that the jackpot was $29 million and bought them. He noticed that later on the JP was only $15 million. Felt lied to and of course he wanted some clarity. As far as 15-min of fame? I simply don't k... [ More ]

Comment #16

tnlotto1 — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 02:51:14 GMT

Comment #15

Todd — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 02:49:12 GMT

WKRP in Cincinnati

Comment #14

Stack47 — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 02:04:30 GMT

far out-weighs my 32-year career in broadcasting, including stints as TV Anchors, and news director of several radio stations.

How exactly does that make you an expert in lottery games

Comment #13

Stack47 — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 02:00:43 GMT

On the Ohio tickets below the name of the game it's almost like billboard and I've seen the projected Mega Millions jackpot on Pick-4 and Rolling Cash 5 tickets. And according to the article, in Tennessee it was a fact the projected PB jackpot was printed on the tickets.

I doubt you have seen the inside of every lottery retailer.

I wonder the same thing every time I see a poll asking do we think a jackpot will roll . I've never had anybody after buying 10 MM tickets ask me if I think t... [ More ]

Comment #12

pegeler — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 01:58:02 GMT

Todd,

Well, you know.. I think I'll just have to give you one on that last post.

I'm pretty sure the fact that as someone who has reported the news for eight years.. far out-weighs my 32-year career in broadcasting, including stints as TV Anchors, and news director of several radio stations. We won't even discuss my background as a reporter and contributor to major newspapers, magazines and TV networks since the mid-60's. :0)

It's pretty obvious that since you own the board, you... [ More ]

Comment #11

DoubleDown — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:48:02 GMT

Run Rebecca out of town on a rail

Comment #10

Todd — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:14:44 GMT

Certainly don't let the facts get in your way as you attempt to derail this guy who reported the problem.

You have 13 posts to your name (including this one). Not enough to be the de-facto arbiter (or possessor) of the facts.

As someone who has reported the news for eight years, I think I understand the facts.

I doubt you have seen the inside of every lottery retailer.

Comment #9

pegeler — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:26:13 GMT

I AM sticking to the facts!

Todd quoted:

Hawkins said he wouldn't have bought as many Powerball tickets if he'd known the jackpot was smaller. Lottery officials told him to return his Powerball tickets for a refund, he said.

At NO TIME did Hawkins indicate that there was a jackpot of 20-million dollars POSTED IN THE LOTTERY SALES OUTLET. He saw that figure ON HIS PLAY SLIP.

THOSE are the facts. At no time, no place in this story did Mr. Hawkins state that there was any mis-l... [ More ]

Comment #8

Guru101 — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:48:32 GMT

It's perfectly fine that you feel different. I was just expressing how I would feel if I was in the same situation. When I want to find out how much the PowerBall jackpot is, the 2 sources I find most reliable is either the PowerBall website or a PowerBall commercial. My next choice would be the state lottery website. There's also an in-store advertisement. The majority of people who buy lottery tickets do so based off a predetermined advertisement, such as the 1 of the 4 I just mentioned. They... [ More ]

Comment #7

Todd — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:23:35 GMT

It's false advertising. You'd probably complain about getting only 12 beers in a 15-pack, no? Seems to me when you're playing in a lottery worth millions, they should get it right. Besides, it is the LOTTERY that claimed to be of high integrity, always doing the right thing for the players. They remind us of that each time they post another error.

And again, the Tennessee legislature thinks this is a very important issue. So I guess they're wrong also

Comment #6

Todd — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:21:25 GMT

That is completely false.

Here is the quote from the news story:

Hawkins said he wouldn't have bought as many Powerball tickets if he'd known the jackpot was smaller. Lottery officials told him to return his Powerball tickets for a refund, he said.

(Emphasis added by me.)

Let's stick to the facts here, eh

Comment #5

Guru101 — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:18:48 GMT

I don't think the drawing malfunction was negligible, but I do think this is. Some people are just more laid back than others. That's just how I am. I got a feeling if the drawing malfunction never happened, mistakes as small as this wouldn't be blown out of proportion. What happens is, once something that shows a lot of hostility happens, people start scrutinizing and using a tally counter.

Comment #4

pegeler — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:13:12 GMT

This comes under the heading of DUH .

1) The guy complaining said he NEVER BUYS a PowerBall ticket when the jackpot is only $15- Million.

2) The $20 Million figure showed up PRINTED ON A TICKET HE BOUGHT!

3) He wouldn't have SEEN a $20 Million figure if he hadn't bought a ticket.

So: Since he came up with that $20-mil figure AFTER he bought a ticket, he knew very well WHAT the jackpot amount was BEFORE he bought the ticket. At no time did he indicate that he had seen the higher... [ More ]

Comment #3

Todd — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:44:09 GMT

I'll bet the Tennessee Lottery wished you lived in their state, so at least one person would be OK with their shenanigans! But then again, you live in Indiana, so you must be used to it! LOL

Comment #2

Guru101 — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:36:37 GMT

I don't think I would be upset about something like this. If someone wants to know how much the jackpot is, the majority of players will find out by from the TN lottery website, the official PowerBall website, an ad at the retailer, or a PowerBall commercial. Most people find out the jackpot by 1 of those 4 methods, and decide whether or not they want to buy a ticket as well as how many tickets they want to buy.

Comment #1

stavros — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:52:06 GMT

It seems that with each passing error on thier part that the TN lottery folks just continue to get more brazen. I hope that the upcoming investigation results in a shake-up there, and that they start giving the consumers what they want and deserve! Stop computerized drawings

Tennessee Lottery takes back refund offer

Lottery Post — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:24:28 GMT

Today the Tennessee Lottery rescinded its offer from last week to refund tickets purchased with the wrong jackpot amount listed.

In a release issued on their web site, the Tennessee Lottery emphatically stated, The Tennessee Lottery is not offering refunds for Powerball tickets purchased last week.

The Lottery regrets any confusion or inconvenience created by recent reports concerning some tickets sold on Sept. 6 and the morning of Sept. 7, 2007.

The lottery stated that players have... [ More ]