Many states' lottery sales are rising in recession

Comment #9

charmed7 — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:08:14 GMT

With all this people getting laid off from there jobs. And all of the other crap

going on in finance sector why not. Can't win if u don't play. Famous words

from Hustle and Flow It's gettin haaaaaaaaard out here for a pimp in

my case pimp-ette

Comment #8

RJOh — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:27:41 GMT

Someday somebody is going to win and I hope it is me, said Albert Atwood of Nashville, who spends $100 weekly playing the Pick 5 and Lotto Plus.

Sounds like there's still plenty of money in the market for lottery tickets which means it's there also for new and improved lottery software that have a different angle on winning.

Comment #7

justxploring — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:39:47 GMT

Allen Nevils, a 58-year-old moving company supervisor, put himself on a budget, driving less and purchasing groceries in bulk, but he still allots $20 a week to play daily lottery games. I really don't want to win that much, Nevils said. I just want to be alright.

I know that an awful lot of posts talk about winning $100M or billion dollar jackpots, but I'm sure this sentiment represents most people.

Comment #6

Think — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:24:14 GMT

I laughed when I read this.

The experts dont know much except how to justify their salaries by making up reasons for why things are happening.

I have cut back on lottery spending in 09 and I wont be playing the 6/47 here until at least mid May if not later. Currently I don't plan on playing Mega Millions until at least mid February.

I wont be playing the 3,4, Keno or scratchers either. I might do fantasy 5 sometimes and I will probably do the raffles.

Still, if Michigan chan... [ More ]

Comment #5

dpoly1 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:02:39 GMT

I guess that I have to wait for the Powerball.

I am so sad.

Comment #4

psykomo — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:10:00 GMT

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otherwise:

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Comment #3

Tnplayer805 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:23:33 GMT

Tennessee's instant ticket sales increased... The payout percentage decreased... Why does that not surprise me? I'm so happy to live close to Florida now... (Or Biloxi if I want a casino

Comment #2

diamondpalace — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:12:28 GMT

Spending $1 for a chance to win millions, or even some money is looking delicious right now in this economy status. There are people winning big. The winners are now able to have the funds to better their life and hopefully help out others around them. Expecting ticket sales to rise as we are approaching high school and college graduations.

Comment #1

dpoly1 — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:57:22 GMT

A lot of people are desperate right now. On December 22nd my life savings was $25.

Times are tough for a lot of us.

I usually spend $1 per play on the Powerball. My $2 a week hobby and only hobby that I spend money on.

A small wager could help someone with unfortunate circumstances.

Many states' lottery sales are rising in recession

Lottery Post — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:49:56 GMT

Even in these tough economic times, many people are feeling lucky.

More than half of all states with lotteries have reported rising sales over the past six months, and some researchers say financial insecurity might be driving people to risk more of their money than usual on $1 and $5 instant scratch-offs and other daily games in hopes of a big payoff.

Someday somebody is going to win and I hope it is me, said Albert Atwood of Nashville, who spends $100 weekly playing the Pick 5 and Lotto... [ More ]