US lottery operators worry as fewer millennials line up to play

Comment #126

txwinr — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:31:42 GMT

well, with the dang odds so high on so many games, not enough winning going on to get them interested.

Comment #125

Stack47 — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 04:57:57 GMT

I see signs in lots of stores saying they won't accept debit cards for purchase under $5, some under $10, and some will only take cash for lottery purchases. The state lotteries choose their agents and when stores limit play, the lottery is blamed.

The KY Lottery sells jackpot game tickets online along with several interactive instant games, but not pick-3 and pick-4. I cashed out $350 and the funds were in my bank account in three days. Don't know about major jackpot wins, but would like to... [ More ]

Comment #124

Teddi — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:16:53 GMT

so true. They're all bad. Just some are so much worse than others so they look good by comparison. Apart from putting caps on jackpots, the UK lotteries have the right idea. What is advertised is what you get. No jackpot value vs cash value. No 40-50% taxes. No marketing requirements to fulfill. That's a good system.

Comment #123

Teddi — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:09:32 GMT

Oh, IDK. Times are changing and eventually the people who live online will be the ones making the decisions. The lottery will keep seeing a decline in sales until eventually someone will present a cost benefit analysis and things will progress from there.

The young adults of today are both heavily reliant on, and accepting of, online services and technological advances. Attracting their dollars will require changes in how lottery games can be played. Online sales is the next logical step if

Comment #122

Soledad — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:35:59 GMT

Hello? Is this thing on? Write this down, because it is the #1 truth that all players regardless of demographics will tell you. The lotto payouts suck. Period. Raquetero

Comment #121

Teddi — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:11:36 GMT

Perhaps. I have no idea. But does that negate the fact that he's right in this case? It is possible for a troll to make a valid point, is it not? And the fact is that the constant political and/or racial attacks keep occurring with none if the non-trolls taking a stand against something that's become an obvious, unpleasant and ongoing problem.

I see nothing wrong with a poster making the request that we stay on point and keep unrelated political gripes out of LP and relegate them to political... [ More ]

Comment #120

Illinoisdreamer — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 22:07:24 GMT

Honestly the increasingly slim odds to win because of push for Mega jackpots or Higher jackpots across board have hurt and will continue to hurt lotteries going forward

At state level the games are becoming less and less winnable with matrix/cost changes. Illinois lottery and Lucky Day Lotto because of increase in # of balls have far fewer winners (We can go months with no winners in Illinois regular lotto)

Illinois Little lotto (Pick 5 game) changed to Lucky Day lotto a few years ba... [ More ]

Comment #119

Stack47 — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 19:48:18 GMT

stack guy I outed months ago as a fake law professor.

Then it should be very easy for you to just show everybody when and where I claimed to be a law professor.

I am always amused by the resentment of a very few nuts on this forum to professionally educated women.

You don't even have enough sense to check the gender box on you profile and besides this is an Internet message board, you can pretend to be anything you want. Just like the President said, you could be a guy sitting on the... [ More ]

Comment #118

rcbbuckeye — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:11:00 GMT

CA winnings are parimutuel. That's why they are what they are. Blame the legislature, not the lotteries.

Basically lotteries pay out roughly 50%. It's always been that way as far as I know. Lotteries are in business to make money. Profit is not a dirty word. It's how any business survives. They start paying out 80%, then they won't be around long.

Yeah, we all want more money. But, it's not like they're hiding anything. When I buy a ticket, I know what I'm getting if I get lucky. I'm ok wi... [ More ]

Comment #117

all4luck — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 13:21:13 GMT

Yeah.. I mean, it might not be beneficial for them to pay out more money but as a person who enjoys playing the lottery- it really ticks me off that the payout structure is so darn low. I wish there was a legal alternative with better payout. For example, The Pick 3 lottery pays out 500 to 1 on a straight when the odds are 1 in 1000. I would like a payout of at least 800 to 1 and any casino/betting establishment placing those odds would still be making a decent profit. Again, nothing legal that

Comment #116

Bleudog101 — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 12:20:34 GMT

CA Mega Millions is what I was talking about.

Comment #115

Bleudog101 — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 12:18:48 GMT

Though I said I wouldn't harp on CA lottery anymore, when I saw the paltry sum paid out for five numbers on the lottery this past weekend it was ridiculous just over $92K whereas all other states pay out $1 million pre-tax.

OTH back to your post, why should they pay out more, too many hands in the till so to speak.

Comment #114

all4luck — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:55:03 GMT

How about paying out more money for the winning numbers? a 50% return (sometimes less with taxes taken out) is horrible.

Comment #113

Artist77 — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:22:12 GMT

Coming from the stink stack guy I outed months ago as a fake law professor. Well some of us have jobs and careers to go to...later. I am always amused by the resentment of a very few nuts on this forum to professionally educated women. I guess it makes them feel even smaller.

Comment #112

noise-gate — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:38:41 GMT

Widen your search- in fact try and look up of all places a site called: The stack exchange- that word in the Ojibwe dialect, the verb means he who looks on in secret. nifty huh

Comment #111

Stack47 — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 05:48:53 GMT

I saw it and it reminded me of a very old joke ; why did the Lone Ranger shoot Tonto? so I wasn't sure.

In Navajo, on the other hand, kemosabe translates as soggy shrub. If this seems an odd thing for faithful friend Tonto to call the Lone Ranger, perhaps he was just repaying the Ranger's long-standing insult. Tonto, after all, is a Spanish word meaning stupid.

I'm trying to figure out there are any arguments on this topic because if millennials are not playing lottery games, the lotteri... [ More ]

Comment #110

Soledad — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 05:02:43 GMT

The lotto is basically the lotto. It promised nothing in the beginning in Babylon and it still promises nothing. But when you start talking oh jackpots of 500 million well you're setting a pretty high standard on what profitable should be. Hey, forget 500 million I'll settle for a million. I'd be cool with that. Even 250,000. Sure Fine What's the big deal. Gimme I'll take it with a smile on my face and jump for joy too. I mean am I right or what. Greed is not good for all.... [ More ]

Comment #109

noise-gate — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 04:50:01 GMT

Ah Stack.You missed it entirely. I started with the word Kemosabe. That should have told you something. ...at least telling you that l did not take your post personal.l threw that bit back at you to see your reaction.

We are men of action. Lies do not become us.- The Princess Bride.

Peace.

Comment #108

gatorsrok — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 03:15:54 GMT

I think the millenials can understand the math and they know the odds are bad. How many times do you have to buy Powerball or MegaMillions tickets and get nothing back to realize there are better ways to spend your money. The lotteries have not helped by making the odds increasingly worse every several years to pump up jackpots.

With that said, I enjoy playing despite knowing that the odds are remote that I'll ever win a life-changing prize.

Comment #107

Stack47 — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 03:11:28 GMT

You must not be a very good attorney.

There are millions of people claiming to be Internet lawyers and a few gullible people believing them. Ever wonder why so many people are scammed

Comment #106

Stack47 — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 02:59:17 GMT

After commenting on your opinion about jackpot hunting , I said seriously, do you really expect to win a PB or MM jackpot hopefully indicating to you I was kidding. Don't take it personal because it wasn't a knock on your opinions.

In the past you have flaunted your prediction hits,am l and others to assume that you predicting those hits but are NOT playing those games only later to say darn, l should have?

Now you must be kidding, because a lifetime prize ratio under 50% is nothing to f... [ More ]

Comment #105

LottoYear — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 02:09:28 GMT

The Virginia Lottery has tried to make things easier for players in an increasingly cashless society by allowing debit card purchases

A bigger problem is cashing in wins. Stores in Arizona only have to pay up to $100 and even that is a hassle for small retailers. Ironically, Arizona lottery tickets can be purchased with credit or debit cards at stores, but the lottery commission offices will only accept cash because they want to have cash reserves to pay off winning tickets.

Comment #104

rcbbuckeye — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:53:10 GMT

Eddie isn't an employee anymore.

Comment #103

noise-gate — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:52:58 GMT

Is that the reason you have only posted 6 times in 4 years- keeping a watchful eye on the Eddie Tipton's of this world? It's great seeing people sticking to their word.

I salute you.

Comment #102

Stuffy — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:26:28 GMT

With cheating employees like Eddie Tipton maybe none of us should be playing

Comment #101

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 21:59:07 GMT

I never said what I make, I said where I lived. Aren't lawyers supposed to pay attn to details? I don't even barely read what you say bc it makes no sense, but ttutt I already know what you're gonna say. I sound like me, I don't know who you think you sound like.

Comment #100

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 21:20:24 GMT

I agree. Someone had a hissy fit when I corrected him on the law. I don't like false info being fed to my fellow LP members.

I have my PB #s picked out

Comment #99

Bleudog101 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 20:52:08 GMT

I thought one of Todd's rules was to keep the responses in tune with the article, not all this bickering.

On a positive note, Powerball is up to $310 million and my prediction with American Indian was wrong...I said $315 million. Nothing in KY or IN and never check my MA tickets, they do it for me.

Comment #98

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 20:48:17 GMT

Give it a rest Mr. new York sophisticate who brags about making more than 6 figures a year and owning more than one property. You sound like a jr. High kid. I outed you a long time ago and you are angry. Go back to serving fries.

Comment #97

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 20:42:50 GMT

Give it a rest alreday dc lawyer. You looked like a fool. As for other things that have been said about you, well it's obviously true so why don't you just accept it and move on dc lawyer. You lost and your attempt was pitiful. Move on.

Comment #96

rcbbuckeye — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 20:31:16 GMT

I said in another post on the 4 draws a day in Georgia thread that Texas went to 4 draws because it's a canny way to increase revenue. Basically, they are selling fewer online tix, and way more scratchers. That's where the profits are really coming from. Coupled with millennials not into playing the lottery, lottery commissions are going to $2 a ticket games, and 4 draws a day to increase revenue.

At first glance, a player would look at 4 draws and think that's 2 extra draws to win. The reali... [ More ]

Comment #95

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 20:23:43 GMT

I have a gang??? Lol. Sounds like you needed your gang to help you out. And some of us work during the week and are not online. Your imaginary outrage at being told to Google something is too funny. I bet you could use some crayons and play doh as well. I bet you work at Wendy's. Better watch out for the INS people.

Comment #94

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 20:19:28 GMT

Thank you. You see how silly her arguments are without her gang there to cover up for her. And yeah I agree but I don't take someone trying to diss me lightly. Sorry to all that had to read etc I guess, nothing against any of you. But I felt like this was a personal attack, from someone who does not even practice law in my state and had to refer to Google, and other vague and non specific thoughts of her own as proof for her so called arguement. Thank you so much, this was a big waste of my time... [ More ]

Comment #93

bobby623 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 20:06:17 GMT

Why don't you folks give it a rest?

This is a lottery forum.

If you can't stay on topic - go somewhere else.

Economic situations are changing.

Texas lottery claims it has made over $6 billion in profits so far this year - thanks to the jackpot games and popularity of the scratch tickets.

The politicians have padded their pockets with reduced taxes and now don't have enough money to fund child care and education needs.

The lottery knows there is trouble ahead if they can't ge... [ More ]

Comment #92

Toronto — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 20:01:33 GMT

Quite amazing you somehow strawmanned that into an attack on women. You must not be a very good attorney. I'm guessing you work in doc review or something inconsequential judging by the time you have to spend on an lottery forum arguing with people over any slight or perceived slight (not just based on this post, but your posting history

Comment #91

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:58:36 GMT

Toronto is a troll. He gets angry when women stand up to insults. He is no better than the pick one person.

Comment #90

Teddi — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:55:30 GMT

So glad you said it. I don't get why a lottery forum can't have a post without politics and personal insults coming into it. Why does something that's supposed to be entertaining have to descend to nastiness for no reason. These constant conservative vs liberal fracases aren't even germane to the discussions. It's just an excuse to insult or bait someone else. One would think the name Lottery Post would be indicative of people posting about the lottery, not politics. Not insults and generalized... [ More ]

Comment #89

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:54:10 GMT

Well actually I am doing 2 things at once. Most women multi-task well. lol Sounds like women bashing actually but you aren't saying it to the loser bragging about all his money and sophistication. I guess you expect women to be silent.

Comment #88

Toronto — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:47:21 GMT

I've never seen an attorney with this much time to argue over the Internet and I am friends with at least a dozen of people who went down that route (I agree on age 18 though).

Comment #87

Teddi — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:42:14 GMT

You're assuming they don't know the difference. I haven't met one yet that didn't know the difference, they just don't agree with that there being any need to have an EC, which is a completely different to them not knowing what it is or why it's in place. Not agreeing with a system is completely different from not understanding a system.

Comment #86

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:09:37 GMT

English is clearly not your language. lol Tell us again how much more sophisticated you are over everyone and how you own more and make more than everyone else. What a joke. Arriere! I outed you for what you are. A phony.

Comment #85

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:02:46 GMT

Based on your assumptions about me, as if, I can see that you are filled with nothing but prejudice and bias with no concern for the well being of others. Are all the lawyers in D.C. like you. I may be a bit trollish when someone decides to get into an argument with me and thinks that name calling me like a 5 year old, or shall a say like a cretin, yes I shall call you a cretin, proves their case then sure see if I care. Thank you for proving that you are not capable of arguing without acting li... [ More ]

Comment #84

noise-gate — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 18:39:35 GMT

My last comment to you was you misguided, you interesting..l forgot to add, in a funny way.What on earth does living in the Bay Area and politicians got to do with pumping up the jackpot? By the way it seems pointless at this stage to re educate you on the fact that States do not win jackpots- persons do.Did l mention misguided?

As Ronald Reagan would say There you go again.

Comment #83

noise-gate — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 18:27:20 GMT

Hold on a minute there Kemosabe. It was an opinion and only an opinion.You not seriously suggesting that l should not have one, or are you? In the past you have flaunted your prediction hits,am l and others to assume that you predicting those hits but are NOT playing those games only later to say darn, l should have? People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. That is not a suggestion.

Comment #82

Toronto — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 17:45:38 GMT

Oh it's the person that routinely and obnoxiously makes everything about politics at every turn...why don't you join a politics forum.

Comment #81

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:47:25 GMT

I guess we have a new troll on lp. Do not accept any pm's from him. He is mentally ill.

Comment #80

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:44:09 GMT

Wow. If that's your best lawyer argument I guess we can see who really won the case. You've basically proven everything I've said with you're own words. While I've stuck to my guns. I thought that was like a lesson in law school. No matter what you believe. I can see that's not the case with you. Ha ha. Sorry no pictures. Take your time.

Comment #79

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:41:18 GMT

Another frustrated artist wanna be? Dime a dozen. You are not qualified to address any issue. They need to deport you.

Comment #78

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:37:37 GMT

Not when I'm right. And this has absolutely nothing to do with rejection. It has to do with the law. Wow, good to see where you're mind is going. And you call yourself Artist. You know, a lot could be said about that.

Comment #77

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:31:11 GMT

I think you have a crush on me but I have no interest in trash. I think I recall some pm's from you and placing you on block. Your type does not take rejection well.

Comment #76

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:29:06 GMT

.Blah blah blah blah. I never said anything about oh I'm so classy and sophisticated etc etc. But that's just like I said before and you're still doing it , saying I said things that I didn't say. Wow, you French. Gotta give it to you. Go back to your coffee and cigarettes. Are those pictures helping you to understand

Comment #75

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:27:03 GMT

Tell us all again how classy and sophisticated you are

Comment #74

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:25:13 GMT

Actually why would they, that would be disrespectful to the woman that I've been with for the past 22 years and continue to raise 3 kids with. You sound like you don't get any. Hey in NY kindness ain't free, especially if it isn't deserved.

Comment #73

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:16:00 GMT

Comment #72

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:14:19 GMT

Washington D.C. is not New York. And f.y.i. it's well over 6 figures. But like all attorneys you're just trying to sound like you know something. I think you're starting to talk to yourself because you're telling me I'm saying things that I'm not actually saying. Typical.

Comment #71

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:11:36 GMT

Omg. You are truly insane. Do you really think I will be intimidated by an uneducated lowlife like you? How was your prison time? Get a job !!!! Mommy and daddy need to kick you out. Come and get me

Comment #70

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:06:17 GMT

And listen pussycat, before you sound more stupid than is even possible. You don't know who my parents are and you don't know if they are alive or dead. So I suggest you try to remember a little French pride if at all possible and watch who the hell you try to talk about. We all can't learn things sitting in front of a computer, but I guess some people still try. I'll jump on the wagon, you must be a millenial.

Comment #69

rcbbuckeye — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:03:58 GMT

Yes, they are. (Austin is a liberal city), but the state is conservative. Lawmakers actually voted to abolish the lottery commission a few years ago, then realized how much money was at stake, and reversed their vote. This is why we will never see casinos here.

In Dallas, Reunion arena was a building where the Mavericks and Stars played. When American Airlines Center was built and those two teams moved there to play, there was talk about making Reunion Arena a casino. The end result? Reunion

Comment #68

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:02:53 GMT

Actually, as many know, I am an attorney in Washingon, DC. See , when you attempt to act superior, you make a fool of yourself. I suspect you live in an old run down building with no elevator. Sounds like you do not have the comprehension for any degree. And attempting to put one down by calling them a confused little lady shows your hostility towards women. I bet that the NY women fail to even acknowledge you. So funny! You do not even own your own computer.

Comment #67

pickone4me — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:52:23 GMT

That would be no different than everyone else pumping up the jackpot, and then california comes and takes the jackpot win. Pretty rich for someone in the california bay area to be calling out what folk are the worst. Vote out these lunatic politicians nancy pelosi barbara lee, maybe then others will take you seriously.

Comment #66

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:51:43 GMT

You are such a typical confused little lady. I have one and a lot of other things too. I also own an apt. in Manhattan, New York City. I repeat i've been working since i was 15. While my mates were off at Harvard and Princeton. I was working. But that's ok. Who are you? Oh I'm an Artist . Yeah, ok.

Comment #65

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:50:46 GMT

Get a job.

Comment #64

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:49:52 GMT

Bull. I smell it. I see it. You must be it.

Comment #63

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:48:19 GMT

I use cold hard facts and research, not my imagination. Sounds like you have caviar dreams from mommy and daddy.

Comment #62

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:46:31 GMT

No. I guess Artist means you know everything. You sound like you're 5 years old. Incapable of listening or looking outside your own imagination. You are a loser. My credentials are solid. I don't dream.

Comment #61

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:44:48 GMT

Lol lol Guess you lost that argument. Most people on LP are capable of doing basic online research. You are so jel. Did you overspend on lottery tickets again? What a spoiled brat attitude. Guess you want mommy and daddy to support you forever.

Comment #60

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:41:43 GMT

That first cmoment that I made right at the end of first paragraph about negativity breeds negativity, that's you. Just trying to prove your right when you're really wrong. But that's alright I don't know you ,but I do know that you don't know what you're talking about, Artist 77. You said college education not me. I repeat, does l'enfant need pictures to help

Comment #59

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:38:50 GMT

What a nutcase. Support does not include paying for a college degree vs food and a place to live. You sound kind of jel over my credentials. Working on your GED, c'est vrai? And yes, you can kick them out prior to 21 even if enrolled in college.

Comment #58

pickone4me — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:32:16 GMT

If they can't understand electoral college vs popular vote, I don't believe they have a clue what odds mean.

Comment #57

pickone4me — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:30:01 GMT

Lets keep in mind that these millennials probably don't have any actual money, which is kind of surprising with all that money george soros has paid out to all these protesters.

Comment #56

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:27:58 GMT

You're wrong. You don't know anything about the law. Just whatever is in your head. I don't even know you and you're trying to talk legal with me. For what reason. I don't need a reason to have with you. You're trying to tell me about law and you're telling me to Google it. Wow, basic indeed. Please do not talk to me again. You are just weird. As if. Google makes you an expert. I believe you should look up the word emancipated. Seeing that you should speak French, it shouldn't be so hard for you... [ More ]

Comment #55

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 13:20:26 GMT

Google it. The age of majority in NY is 18. Try doing some basic research. In fact, a NY appellate court ruled in 1977 that a college education was not a necessity to be paid by a father.

Stop embarrassing yourself.

Comment #54

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 12:29:38 GMT

I am from New York. I don't know where you're speaking of or living in, but it says New York right under my name. NY law states that a child is not fully emancipated until the age of 21. That is pretty clear to me as a responsible level headed thinking adult. You are wrong. Period. And not that it's worth my time to even think of telling you neither.

Comment #53

Artist77 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 12:22:53 GMT

There is no such legal right after 18. A parent can kick a child out even if enrolled in college.

Comment #52

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 12:21:50 GMT

Goes to an old saying that a farmer once said to a philosopher, when asked if he didn't care whether his son went to college and if it mattered to him whether or not his son got and education and gained higher intelligence , farmer replied I don't care what he thinks he know I know he doesn't know how to (paraphrasing) drive a tractor or plow a field, etc..To me that's stupid.

I read this for a second somewhere for another reason, so I am paraphrasing as best I can, but the story stood out t... [ More ]

Comment #51

Teddi — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 12:09:38 GMT

Yes, many still depend on mom and dad because not only are more going to college, the cost of a college education is a whole lot more than it used to be. And when you have more people entering into the work place with 4 year degrees than every before, it becomes more important to go for a master's or some kind of professional license to ensure a higher pay scale and job security. Because you'd be surprised how many admin (secretarial) positions paying jack squat require you to have a bachelor's... [ More ]

Comment #50

Teddi — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 11:03:15 GMT

Are they really? But aren't the lotteries benefiting their constituents and paying for services that would ordinarily have to either be cut or taxed for? It's one thing to be anti-lottery if the state doesn't already have the lottery system in place, quite another to be anti-lottery when it's already established and people are benefiting from it.

They'd probably see an increase in revenue if they went online, and not just because of millennials, but because it would be more convenient for al... [ More ]

Comment #49

Teddi — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 10:27:56 GMT

Would seem to me that if I were a millennial visiting this site, then I would respond with snarkiness to this comment, and be justified in doing so. It's making an insulting generalization to a group of people who definitely haven't thrown the first punch in this fight. I know a lot of responsible, level headed millennials just as I know a lot of lazy, good for nothing, judgemental people in my generation and those before. It also seems to me that when it comes to forming an opinion on anything,... [ More ]

Comment #48

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 09:40:36 GMT

Not to be mean. Every parent is different. But this happened to me. If your kid turns 18, and they are not enrolled in college, a parent has every right legally when they turn 18 to kick them out of the house. If they're enrolled in college, then I believe a parent can not kick them out until they turn 21.

Only polar bears hold onto their young as long as people do.

Comment #47

Stack47 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 09:10:18 GMT

Guilty as charged I guess, but it's still gambling and you're making it sound like the every draw players are owed something. Never had a clerk ask how much i contributed in past drawings or even if I played that particular game often.

As for why millennials don't regularly play lottery games, It's probably for several of the reasons listed. And when read where one of them wins a major jackpot, you'll say those folks are the worst too.

Seriously, do you really expect to win a PB or MM jac... [ More ]

Comment #46

Soledad — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 08:19:50 GMT

I don't know if I still have that book haymaker, Extraordinary popular delusions and madness of crowds , by Charles Mackay but I've read that book and it's definitely a fun read.

Comment #45

gy65 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 05:23:14 GMT

Arizona Lottery Commission sales statistics . . July-December 2016

Scratchers 71.3%

Total Draw Games 27.8% . . Powerball 13.1% . . Mega Millions 5.8

Comment #44

Toronto — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 05:22:52 GMT

haha boomers always trying to take credit for everything good

Comment #43

Coin Toss — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 04:26:27 GMT

MM,

Nolege is power is what the N on the University of Nebraska's helmets stands for.

Comment #42

MaximumMillions — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 03:25:01 GMT

Also, those boomers fighting in WW2 is quite the feat seeing how they were born after it ended.

Comment #41

MaximumMillions — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 03:00:53 GMT

On the plus side you'd then know what this is: Rindfleischetikettierungs berwachungsaufgaben bertragungsgesetz.

(And yes, it's an actual word

Comment #40

Coin Toss — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 01:30:10 GMT

Of the generations you mentioned the millennial are most likely to not leave home and stay with mommy and daddy.

If it wasn't for an awful lot of baby boomers you'd be speaking Japanese or German right now, Verstehe ingrate.

Comment #39

Tami333 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 01:14:27 GMT

I was going to say the same thing.....If they can't play on their phones, forget it.

Comment #38

Groppo — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 01:06:50 GMT

.

Yeah. The so called lottery players, who'll only play when the jack pot is ripe enough .

Those players should definitely be banned .

Comment #37

Groppo — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 01:03:16 GMT

.

You do realize, though, that it's not just the people who can't drive anymore, that will continue to play lotto.

I'd feel a lot safer in Texas traffic (the next time I'm driving through there), if they don't pass ANY smart phone gambling bill.

Comment #36

noise-gate — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 20:28:00 GMT

It's no different from those so called lottery players who ONLY want to put their money down when the jackpot is high. Yeah, let the regular players keep pumping up the jackpot until they decide it's the right time to get in. I think these folk are the worst.

Comment #35

MaximumMillions — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 18:38:44 GMT

This thread is a hoot!

The young'ins don't buy into the lottery because it's not attractive to them.

Comment #34

Soledad — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 15:11:59 GMT

Started working at 15, my Dad was smart first time job for a kid, as long as you pay them under a certain amount, you can write it off on your taxes. Reasonable wages that you pay to your minor child to work are fully deductible as legitimate business expense. Got an IRA too when I was young. But I've seen what Wall Street and places like Charles Schwabb have done with that. None of it is good. But still I've done a lot of different jobs in my life. Some people have helped while some people have... [ More ]

Comment #33

Artist77 — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 15:04:35 GMT

Lol lol

Comment #32

haymaker — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 14:41:48 GMT

kingofdearth... making millennials look bad since the day he was born

Comment #31

LiveInGreenBay — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 14:04:25 GMT

You don't know what struggling is.

Comment #30

MasterofWisdom — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 14:03:58 GMT

Ding, ding, ding!

They don't truly understand yet that the only people who really get ahead in life are lottery winners.

Comment #29

Goteki54 — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 13:49:36 GMT

Many Millennials are up to their eyeballs in student loan debt. First time homebuyers is what drives the health of the housing market, and many Millennials are opting to rent then buy becuase they can't even save up money for a down payment for house, furthermore many are choosing to use public transportation rather then own a car. The Millennials are basically Generation Broke

Comment #28

Artist77 — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 13:26:30 GMT

I agree Carbob. It seems the ones under 40 or even 50 were also never taught basic money management skills. We have several people in my office who are divorced but they bought homes first by cashing out their retirement accounts and did not have at least a year in emergency savings when they bought homes. So when an emergency arose or a marriage broke up, they lost their homes and have major debt in addition to student loans. There really is no excuse, especially for well educated professionals... [ More ]

Comment #27

Artist77 — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 12:36:37 GMT

He is not even qualified to work at a fast food restaurant. He lives in his parents basement and waits for them to die so he will own something.