Idaho Lottery Commission approves Mega Millions

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JONNIE — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:28:14 GMT

Computer draws= FRAUD

Comment #11

ThatScaryChick — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:18:26 GMT

One of the reasons, that I am excited about Mega Millions being added to my state, is because, it will be another ball-drawn game for us. Our pick 3, pick 5, Wild Card 2 and Hot Lotto are all computerized and I dislike it very much. Powerball is the only game at the moment, that is ball drawn. It's the only game, that I feel is fair to play. Even if the odds are huge. So now, that MM's is coming to our state, I will have two games to choose from that are ball-drawn and not computerized.

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OldSchoolPa — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:36:53 GMT

I have to say that I am not a fan of those who win the jackpot after only playing for the first time or buying a ticket once every blue moon. I like the players who consistently purchase tickets regardless of the jackpot amount (as the jackpot amount has no bearing on your chances of winning). My philosophy is to have a ticket for EVERY drawing. In this way, I am practicing the principle that you have to have a ticket in order to win (and often it is only 1 set of numbers...this makes it financi... [ More ]

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Todd — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:09:59 GMT

Every single game has its critics. There are people who think Pick 3 and Pick 4 are bad, that Pick 5 is bad, that Pick 6 is bad, and yes, that Mega Millions and Powerball are bad.

But that's OK, and that's the reason there are so many game options to choose from.

The only reason they added Mega Millions, and the only way they will add Powerball, is if it has a positive impact on sales. Why would they add a game that loses money? So obviously a lot of people must like it.

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CAL-LottoPlayer — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:35:26 GMT

I don't know why everyone is so excited about getting Mega Millions in their state. The odds of winning the regular lotto are already bad enough. The odds of winning the Mega Millions are 176 Million to 1 against you!

I wish California had never joined the Mega Millions game. All it does is cut down on the California SuperLotto Plus game. In fact, I wish California had left the California Lotto a 6/49 game instead of adding a mega number set.

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ThatScaryChick — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:08:36 GMT

I know, that is great news! I am excited that the game has been added to my state and will offer the MP. However, the end of January seems so far away. I'm wondering how many more MM states will decide to add the Megaplier feature? I'm sure the people who play Mega Millions at the moment and who don't live in Texas, would like the option to play the Megaplier as well.

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Guru101 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:13:14 GMT

I'm still waiting for Indiana to join

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diamondpalace — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:10:01 GMT

Awesome! Now, the jackpot will climb faster.

Comment #4

rdgrnr — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:23:37 GMT

I'd like to see Tennessee get that megaplier thingamabob too when we get Mega next year but I doubt it because Satan is probably involved in it somehow.

He screws everything up for us down here. I hate that guy.

I have to drive 35 miles for a bottle of Jack on account of him.

That ain't right.

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JimmySand9 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:12:38 GMT

And they're getting the Megaplier too. With Texas, and soon Kansas, we'll have three states with Megapliers.

Comment #2

SpokaneMan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:11:48 GMT

I hope to hear that Washington State has appoved Powerball soon, but was happy to hear that Idaho had appoved Mega Millions. Good luck you in any of the games you play.

Comment #1

ThatScaryChick — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:05:43 GMT

This is wonderful news! I didn't think we would be getting Mega Millions for a long time, if at all.Now, I will have, two ball-drawn games to choose from. I'm very excited about this

Idaho Lottery Commission approves Mega Millions

Lottery Post — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:29:31 GMT

Tickets to go on sale in Jan. 2010

Idahoans may soon get the chance to play another multi-million dollar jackpot game.

The Idaho State Lottery Commission announced Tuesday that Mega Millions, the nation's other big jackpot, multi-state draw game could start selling tickets in Idaho early as Jan. 31, 2010.

The five-member Lottery Commission unanimously approved offering Mega Millions with Megaplier tickets in Idaho.

Powerball with PowerPlay, Idaho's other big jackpot game, will also c... [ More ]