Idaho lottery still a popular bet during pandemic worries

Comment #27

HoLeeKau — Thu, 21 May 2020 14:09:36 GMT

I saw his name on a winner's list for the raffle a few years after he won the big one, so he's still spending $10 trying to win a million.

I have no idea how many tickets he bought, but at that time I was still buying about 10 a year and never won a dime.

Comment #26

Unlucky-Kenny — Wed, 13 May 2020 15:35:17 GMT

This part of their game looks fun

Comment #25

SaraAnnRapp — Wed, 13 May 2020 15:11:57 GMT

LOL! I just want the chance to play more 5 ~ pick games than simply Badger 5. Don't get me wrong, it's a good game, but Idaho shows there are more options than a simple straight 5 number draw. It would be fun I'm sure.

Comment #24

brees2012 — Tue, 12 May 2020 20:42:27 GMT

Remember when Brad Duke won the powerball. Haven't heard from him in years.

No doubt he's doing good with his winnings. A Man with Common Sense

Comment #23

Unlucky-Kenny — Sat, 09 May 2020 17:23:33 GMT

Then we should rent a car, go down there, scoop up all those jackpots with our super-Wisconsin-number-systems and leave the Idaho holding an empty sack

Comment #22

SaraAnnRapp — Sat, 09 May 2020 14:55:08 GMT

Idaho has some great 5~pick game options. I wish my state offered games like Idaho has, sigh...

Comment #21

Unlucky-Kenny — Sat, 09 May 2020 06:10:55 GMT

Phew! I am glad you would do that for me!

I was expecting you to hold out your hand and say gee guys I don't know, maybe I did see him - maybe you could jog my memory

Comment #20

noise-gate — Fri, 08 May 2020 18:36:11 GMT

Yeah Kenny. For instance, if a few guys with machetes came up to me and asked Did you see a guy with a beard, heavy mustache and a lit cigar in his mouth pass by here? l would most certainly point them in the opposite direction.

* Saving lives Kenny

Comment #19

noise-gate — Fri, 08 May 2020 18:28:36 GMT

with the lack of adequate claim offices across the State CJ. l recall driving down to LA this past Dec and we were diverted off Highway 5 due to snow accidents blocking the road, so we ended up in this town in the middle of nowhere.l recall it had quite a sizable pit stop, a store with lots of James Dean memorabilia inside, and most of all it had lottery terminals inside this joint. As l exited the place l recall thinking if you from this place and you won the lottery, how far do you have to dri... [ More ]

Comment #18

Unlucky-Kenny — Fri, 08 May 2020 14:02:20 GMT

99% honest is better than 99% of the population

Comment #17

Unlucky-Kenny — Fri, 08 May 2020 14:01:24 GMT

They are not compulsive cotton!

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just passionately consistent

Comment #16

cottoneyedjoe — Fri, 08 May 2020 05:22:48 GMT

Our state has the worst turn around time. We have only 10 claim offices for a population of about 40 million -- probably more like 45 million if you count the illegals who play too.

Well, good for Idaho that they're are still raking in the compulsive gambler bucks.

Comment #15

noise-gate — Fri, 08 May 2020 04:21:21 GMT

From the Source...

How long does it take to receive lottery winnings in California?

To collect your prize, just follow the simple claim process for the type of prize you won. After your claim is processed at Lottery Headquarters in Sacramento, you'll receive a check in the mail in about 6 to 8 weeks.

Claim a Prize | California State Lottery

*l only LIE to save lives, other than that lm pretty honest- 99% of the time Kenny.

Comment #14

Unlucky-Kenny — Thu, 07 May 2020 02:00:38 GMT

What takes 8 weeks to send a check?

You would think with all that money CA has it wouldn't be hard to stamp an envelope and send you a piece of paper.

I just looked at the CA Lotto website - you like you state line up for games?

Nice you got that Super Lotto state game with the 25 mil - our state jackpot game just got reset and its not growing because no one is buying

Comment #13

noise-gate — Wed, 06 May 2020 02:18:14 GMT

Playing hardball? Yeah!

While other States pay jackpot prizes out in 5-10 banking days* Lotterycritic- The Old republic wants you to wait 6-8 weeks for your check. How is it possible for other States to fasttrack your money, while CA goes into tortoise mode once you win?

Then you told you can't claim anonymously. They want to get your name etc etc. No one takes my name when l have losing tickets in my hand. You also told, you can form a Trust, but it's not gonna help you.

Comment #12

HAMMY WAMMY — Wed, 06 May 2020 01:21:13 GMT

Thats great the idaho lottery hasn't seen too much of a drop in sales. Im on their email list and last month they sent one asking folks from out of state to not travel to idaho to buy lottery tickets as they are not essential.

Comment #11

Unlucky-Kenny — Wed, 06 May 2020 00:25:24 GMT

Hahaha

Have you seen pictures of those guys who win the lotto in Japan?

They wear full cartoon character costumes to hide their identity -

You wont be far off

Just curious - any specific instances the good old republic played hardball with its winners

Comment #10

noise-gate — Tue, 05 May 2020 23:58:54 GMT

Thanks for the good luck. I could use it Kenny. I think l would take my own advice and show up all dressed up in a surgical outfit, the mask, the gloves, the works. To complement the outfit, will be wearing a pair of Oakley Men's Carbon Fiber Radarlock Path * Asia Fit wraparound glasses. I would go full ninja this one time. The California lottery likes playing hardball with it's winners, well so can l.

I seriously doubt that the wife would recognize me, whether she squinted or not.

Comment #9

Unlucky-Kenny — Tue, 05 May 2020 21:20:39 GMT

I would think he would stay away from the bridges with what he has - its just sad to read about so many jackpot winners going from everything to nothing in a short amount of time. Its crazy how often it happens.

I would hope he stays above board no problem.

Good luck with anything you got going tonight.

Comment #8

noise-gate — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:55:53 GMT

l think he's pretty savvy with he's money Kenny. Doubt you ever going to see a piece How Brad went from being a millionaire to living in his car under a bridge.

** Who said there is no upside to this virus? Just think: When we win, we can show up in a hat, Jack Nicholson shades, a surgical mask, gloves, A bandanna that covers up your turkey neck if you have one and claim your prize without fear of anyone making you out. You can always say That Jeff Smith is NOT me.

*Only now while the... [ More ]

Comment #7

Unlucky-Kenny — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:03:45 GMT

For sure - I would just hope he is not dumping millions into more tickets

Comment #6

noise-gate — Tue, 05 May 2020 18:56:53 GMT

Brad was or is not open about how he intends or intended to go from being a millionaire to becoming a Billionaire Kenny. He won and then mentioned he's intended goal. You can as they say Read all about it online. He also wanted to help the less fortunate,how that is coming along is anyone's guess. I do know that he loved cycling, even going so far as to own a store before or after he's win. As for wanting to win the jackpot again, who doesn't

Comment #5

Unlucky-Kenny — Tue, 05 May 2020 17:51:57 GMT

First time hearing about this guy - so wait - he won the PB and is spending money trying to win it again

Comment #4

noise-gate — Tue, 05 May 2020 00:47:04 GMT

Music, l read online where he was interviewed by Katie Couric in 2013 where he said the total annuity for that PB win was $200Mil. He received $126mil of that in a check. After $40 mil in federal taxes etc, he ended up $86Mil. He said that since, he has accumulated nearly $100mil.** Source: thelottolife.com

Crazy article in that piece about Avoid these 10 crazy ways to fill out your lottery tickets when you play. It's hilarious.

* Brad is still aways off, but still doing better than most.... [ More ]

Comment #3

lejardin — Mon, 04 May 2020 21:08:31 GMT

Good question Music. That is where I would like to see The Lottery Changed my Life do some filming, where are they now and how have they done with their jackpots.

Comment #2

music* — Mon, 04 May 2020 17:50:15 GMT

Brad Duke, a major Power Ball winner gives Idahoans hope. He won so why can't I do the same thing.

I wonder how far along has Brad reached toward his life time goal of $1 billion.

Comment #1

Bleudog101 — Mon, 04 May 2020 15:44:31 GMT

Booze must be the answer. All states should sell lottery tickets in state owned liquor stores. Just being fascetious.

Idaho lottery still a popular bet during pandemic worries

Lottery Post — Mon, 04 May 2020 13:26:03 GMT

Despite a pandemic, many Idaho residents are apparently still feeling lucky.

Idaho Lottery Director Jeff Anderson said Tuesday that ticket sales were down only about 5% last week, and that somebody snagged $250,000 in one the agency's games.

Buying a lottery ticket does bring some sense of normalcy for folks, because things aren't normal now for a lot of people, Anderson said.

Anderson also directs the Idaho State Liquor Division. He said some panic buying at state-operated liquor store... [ More ]