State lotteries exceed expectations in 2020

Comment #10

spartan1707 — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:06:33 GMT

For Arizona they switch to more scratchers as their main game to play. All other games are about where the were about the same in sales. The hole issue is really instead of offering more pick :-).we they are banking on scratchers to do it all. Though they had 1 billion in prizes paid out they were mostly $1-5 prizes. There are still major winnings to go on a lot of those very said scratchers. Having a digital aka computer run the pick games is also making money. The cut off is 7pm yet you won't... [ More ]

Comment #9

csnisse1 — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:37:01 GMT

The casinos in most states were shut down for some time. People need something to pass the time. I live in New mexico are Governor has not allowed the non-tribal casino to open. I buy lottery on a daily basis now.

Comment #8

rcbbuckeye — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 14:27:10 GMT

Personally, I'm focusing on Tx Lotto. But for a long time I played MM and PB every draw.

When I see people dropping $20 or more on a scratchoff that pays out $1 million my thinking is what is $2 for MM or PB?

Also, when I do play MM or PB, I'm really focused on second prize. Why? Because the odds of winning second prize are half the odds of hitting Lotto, and at my age a $1 million is enough to last me the rest of my life.

To each his own, but for me, $2 is chump change. When Tx Lott... [ More ]

Comment #7

Nikkicute — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 06:23:08 GMT

Didn't MM PB lower the starting pots because sales were low

At this time I don't people are trying to spend $2 a ticket.

Comment #6

Bleudog101 — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 10:37:15 GMT

Don't want folks to misconstrue my second sentence and by the replies nobody has. Wasn't meant to criticize my KY lottery, but to the powers to be that ruined MM PB for everyone. Maybe I'm a hypocrite, but still these are played by me 4X/week.

Comment #5

NY10 — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 04:25:34 GMT

Drug,Alcohol and Gambling addicts will continue until their last cent so nothing to worry for these lotteries

Comment #4

rcbbuckeye — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 03:37:48 GMT

Frankly, scratch offs are the driving force for lotteries these days. At least in Texas, scratchers outsell everything else. As for me, I rarely buy them. I just never liked them. But, I probably would do better if I played them instead of jackpot draw games.

Comment #3

Goldrock$ — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 02:26:25 GMT

I'm beginning to think of the lotteries as organized crime. No matter what they get or do to make them more money they are steadily raising this or lowering that till they can take from us all they can get away with? I have plenty more to say but I don't have time right now,I have to get my numbers ready to play. Oh I still love the dollar and a dream

Comment #2

Awww666 — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:54:05 GMT

All US lotteries -- not just State -- did and do well. But for some reason, the Powerball and Mega Millions decided to shaft everyone with lower than usual starting jackpots and laughable increases due to Covid.

Canada, Europe and other parts of the world have lotteries and were hit as hard - if not harder by Covid - yet their lotteries did not change one bit.

Comment #1

Bleudog101 — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 22:23:03 GMT

Just had to smile thinking of the lottery haters in Texas trying to get rid of their lottery. Kind of makes them eat their words.

Not surprised about MM PB sales off in KY. When you shoot yourself in the foot, i.e. lower starting jackpots, snail's pace incremental increases, what do you expect

State lotteries exceed expectations in 2020

Lottery Post — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 20:29:36 GMT

Despite hardships, lotteries are breaking sales records

By Kate Northrop

In previous months defined by economic hardship brought on by the global pandemic, the lottery industry has proven to be a beacon of light, with some state lotteries defying expectations and exhibiting record sales.

The Texas Lottery, which has made headlines recently for its internationally-ranking Lotto Texas jackpot (now standing at $45.5 million), is also exceeding expectations with its 10th-consecutive record