Florida Lottery temporarily suspends daily drawings

Comment #14

Rayj11011 — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 21:23:21 GMT

They do need a back up plan on the 6 numbers, But, they don't need a back up for the

POWER PLAY BALL. I am sure they pick it by hand, because there is no way that they can pick the number

2, 144 times out of 258 unless it is done by hand. The number 3 has be picked 82 times out of 258.

The number 4 has been picked 18 times out of 258 times. And the number 5 has been picked only 13 (The least) times out of 258 times. Now how many of you good people have lost money when you won with power... [ More ]

Comment #13

Redd55 — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 18:13:39 GMT

Of course, they have a backup plan. In this case, I'm sure they have generators to operate the ping pong ball machine. Saw lots of news outlets still broadcasting for a while after their power went out. I assume they had generators. But lots of people will not be playing nor vendors selling this week bc they are trying to get their lives sorted out and no power. Texas Florida are such big lottery states, I hate to see the jackpots cratering. MM already has. Now if a Cat 4 was hovering over Talla... [ More ]

Comment #12

Bleudog101 — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 17:16:09 GMT

Good point, maybe they should use their Iowa office where drawings used to be held prior to Universal Studios in Florida.

Comment #11

OneTrickpony — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 14:46:26 GMT

Roof is mostly gone, a lot of trees down, no electric - but family is fine near Cocoa Beach.

Comment #10

haymaker — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 14:16:13 GMT

Family in Tampa is fine, hope others are also

Comment #9

gocart1 — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 12:57:56 GMT

PRAYERS FOR FLORIDA ..

Comment #8

music* — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 11:48:33 GMT

Floridians are learning what priorities are the most important. There have been reports of neighbor helping neighbor. There has been good leadership before and during the Hurricane.

What matters most in life! God Bless

Comment #7

Raven62 — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 07:21:20 GMT

https://www.lotterypost.com/thread/313629/5167649

Comment #6

Coin Toss — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 04:06:11 GMT

Thanks Todd, I didn't know they were doing that again.

Comment #5

Todd — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 03:03:17 GMT

Iowa has used the Indiana Pick 3 Pick 4 results since July 1st.

Comment #4

duckman — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:51:39 GMT

The main reason was ticket sales and lack of places to buy tickets. The majority of places to buy tickets were closed today due to the storm. Publix, Winn Dixie, and other major chains were closed. Many of the convenience stores were either closed or closed early. Many areas were also evacuated or people were advised to stay home.

This storm just about covers the entire state. Stay safe everyone

Comment #3

Coin Toss — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 23:04:17 GMT

Ron5995,

Iowa used to use Illinois' Pick 3 and 4 numbers but now uses their own.

Comment #2

Ron5995 — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 22:12:45 GMT

While understandable with the storm track showing it possibly affecting Tallahassee, it doesn't inspire much confidence in Florida lottery operations.

Do any states have backup drawing centers? And/or partnering agreements with other states for emergency drawings? I know some states do partner up for regular drawings, so this is feasible and something Florida should consider for the future.

What's more worrisome is Powerball is also drawn in Florida. Fortunately, the next scheduled Powerba... [ More ]

Comment #1

gatorsrok — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 21:55:56 GMT

I'm sure another consideration was that ticket sales would be abysmal since everything here is closed.

Florida Lottery temporarily suspends daily drawings

Lottery Post — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 21:06:03 GMT

An executive order issued Sunday by Gov. Rick Scott has temporarily suspended Florida Lottery drawings as Hurricane Irma bears down on the state.

Players who have already purchased lottery tickets are urged to hold on to them until daily makeup drawings can commence as soon as possible after the potentially catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Irma have passed, Department of Lottery officials said.

During this state of emergency, Governor Scott has made it clear that taking care of Florida's... [ More ]