Mega Millions host calls wrong winning number during broadcast

Comment #61

Speler — Tue, 17 May 2022 13:40:38 GMT

He typed a lot! I bought a new mouse weeks ago and now a new keyboard. Some keyboards cost more than a dumbfone, do I mean mobile of android

Comment #60

Soledad — Tue, 17 May 2022 01:24:45 GMT

Exactly.

Comment #59

Soledad — Tue, 17 May 2022 01:21:18 GMT

Easy job. Sit back do nothing. Drink a soda. Lol

Comment #58

JeetKuneDoLotto — Tue, 17 May 2022 00:15:15 GMT

I think you mean the words

Six and Nine.

Yes great idea.

Why not just put ying and yang?

Or put 6 and transgender 9? That would clear things up!

And what if it says the word six and he is dyslexic moment and says 1

Comment #57

rcbbuckeye — Mon, 16 May 2022 13:34:27 GMT

I'm wondering how some tickets with the wrong megaball were paid out. The barcode on the ticket has to be scanned before a ticket is paid (at least when I pay out a prize). It seems stores were paying players for losing tickets without scanning the ticket first

Comment #56

sully16 — Mon, 16 May 2022 09:37:55 GMT

Comment #55

KY Floyd — Mon, 16 May 2022 01:25:48 GMT

that means whoever input the result didn't verify that the machine drew the NINE instead of the SIX. How much are they paying these auditors, and data entry technicians?

Based on the information I've seen the auditors may not have made any mistakes, and I've got very different questions. With a live drawing there's no getting around the mistake of saying the wrong thing, but what the announcer says is completely meaningless in terms of the official results. I'd assume that the auditors (and... [ More ]

Comment #54

Stack47 — Sun, 15 May 2022 23:57:08 GMT

I read where you asked why misidentifying the MM bonus number is the big issue here and I commented it is one of those things lots of people like to comment on. And yes there are bigger issues in this country, but this is a lottery based news forum and like I said, most people here like to discuss lottery based stuff.

If it bothers you that much and you think whatever happened to you Dad in A.C. years ago is a much bigger issue, I suggest you start your own thread.

Comment #53

Tony Numbers — Sun, 15 May 2022 23:48:09 GMT

In summation they paid out on the incorrect result, but they recovered the money from the unclaimed ticket fund. That's a nice cushion to have. Makes one wonder what other cushions do they have

Comment #52

Speler — Sun, 15 May 2022 22:47:15 GMT

How about a bigger underscore?

Where is that paintbrush and bucket of paint

Comment #51

MrLotto$ — Sun, 15 May 2022 20:07:21 GMT

At least they paid some with the wrong number.. good..

Got paid with that 6 hopefully it was more than just $2 or $4 for most of them but some of them in the hundreds.. #payforyourmistake

Comment #50

wander73 — Sun, 15 May 2022 18:41:33 GMT

Re read what I said.

21st century computers. Companies can do what they want

Comment #49

Bleudog101 — Sun, 15 May 2022 17:40:05 GMT

That is so true as evidenced by my question when we were fortunate enough to have mechanical ball drawings in KY. On the newscast Chip Polston said in effect Our friend Jeffrey H asked about mechanical ball drawings . They showed the worker wearing gloves and weighing each ball prior to the drawings. They had to be in so many nanograms of each other or weren't used.

Comment #48

LISTENTOME — Sun, 15 May 2022 17:40:00 GMT

ofc, Ky has Moscow Mitch

Comment #47

LISTENTOME — Sun, 15 May 2022 17:31:34 GMT

no reason to change those couple of balls, the extra ink would make the balls heavier spelled out.

Comment #46

LISTENTOME — Sun, 15 May 2022 17:30:10 GMT

Legally, morally, Ethically, a Loser is Still a Loser... big joey from the state which produced the most corrupt person in Politics, Huey Long, not to mention the

403 Convicted Louisiana politicians from 2003 - 2013, including Edwin Edwards.

Comment #45

cottoneyedjoe — Sun, 15 May 2022 03:02:32 GMT

They will now

Comment #44

Stack47 — Sun, 15 May 2022 02:10:28 GMT

Probably for the same reason they don't print sixteen, nineteen, twenty six, twenty nine, etc on all the balls ending in six or nine. Most states draw pick-3 and pick-4 twice a day with many more chances to confuse the six and nine.

Comment #43

Stack47 — Sun, 15 May 2022 01:56:43 GMT

Don't see a big issue either, but it is one of those things lots of people like to comment on. And even the nonsensical comments are interesting.

Don't see the relevancy of someone thinking they won huge jackpot at a casino with the MM bonus number being misidentified. The casino mistakes are usually when a player believes they won millions on a penny slot machine with a maximum $2500 jackpot.

Was at Crap table when the point was marked six on one side of the table and nine on the other.... [ More ]

Comment #42

cottoneyedjoe — Sun, 15 May 2022 01:51:12 GMT

They only paid out $5k in prizes with the wrong megaball. If it was some kind of inside scam job like the Triple Six Fix, I think they would have aimed a little higher than $5k.

Comment #41

bscholz — Sun, 15 May 2022 01:46:16 GMT

Thank you, you hit a home run. Announcers make mistakes, the auditor is supposed to verify the number before it goes to the data entry person and no payouts are ready until the data is entered and confirmed . So how much was paid out before 10 am? was that higher than normal? If so was there a fix(scam) or is it just like Tony said many people getting paid to do a job and in stead they're just calling it in? Some really stinks with this story and seems the reporter phoned it in also.

Comment #40

Bleudog101 — Sun, 15 May 2022 01:28:12 GMT

Yeah...well tell me something. How many states offer on-line ticket sales??? Kentucky has for years

Comment #39

cottoneyedjoe — Sun, 15 May 2022 00:58:16 GMT

It's a lottery site, people talk about the lottery.

Comment #38

cottoneyedjoe — Sun, 15 May 2022 00:56:24 GMT

Human error can still occur with computerized drawings because there still needs to be at least one human involved to manually input the draw results into the database. For security reasons, the draw machines are never connected to the lottery's network. California Lottery used to have some videos on their site that showed how they did all the computerized draws. Someone performs an action on a stand alone computer, and then the numbers are manually recorded, with several people around to witnes... [ More ]

Comment #37

wander73 — Sat, 14 May 2022 23:47:27 GMT

Been , where you been at? This is the future

Comment #36

Stat$talker — Sat, 14 May 2022 17:52:18 GMT

Computerized Lottery Drawings Can Solve That Problem

Ooh no it won't either..!! Eddie Tipton iz proof of THAT..

Comment #35

Bleudog101 — Sat, 14 May 2022 17:21:41 GMT

As many on LP would agree with me, we dislike CNG/RNG lottery games. The announcer called the wrong #, BFD. The scanners were all programmed right after the drawing with the correct data. Nobody got something they didn't win.

As for your last sentence many states do not offer on-line sales. Luckily mine does. IDK if Todd or Kate ever ran a story on which states do offer on-line sales; I do agree that is the future.

Comment #34

THRIFTY — Sat, 14 May 2022 17:01:10 GMT

Computerized Lottery Drawings Can Solve That Problem, Although They Are Still Improving. It Is The Future Of Lottery Drawings.They can also sell all lottery games online.

Comment #33

noise-gate — Sat, 14 May 2022 16:42:53 GMT

Sometimes you just got to let the lottery give you unearned money back by saying...

for being a player

Comment #32

wander73 — Sat, 14 May 2022 15:38:10 GMT

Like I said, what is the big issue here?

There are bigger issues in this country, yet people make a big deal about it.

If anyone did get a payout, then good for them. My dad , years ago at an Atlantic City casino thought he won a prize, yet when they inspected it there was nothing. Did he sue? No. screw it. they take your money.

Comment #31

Stat$talker — Sat, 14 May 2022 15:29:08 GMT

THAT would be too much like doin right,..besidez , the xtra ink may affect some ballz weight..

The problem could be betta cleared up wit a set ov EYE GLASSES..!!

I can see clearly naah the linez aren't wrong..

I can see all Megaballz in the play..

Gone are the dayz of incorrectful callz,

Gonna be a bright, oh bright Megaball plaay..

-Jimmy Cliff

-Stat$talker

Comment #30

GiveFive — Sat, 14 May 2022 14:36:37 GMT

Does anyone know if they can or can not print SIX and NINE on each ball? That wouldn't preclude the announcer from accidentally saying aloud the wrong number, but I have to believe it would be a step in the right direction. G5

Comment #29

Stat$talker — Sat, 14 May 2022 13:03:05 GMT

Comment #28

Artist77 — Sat, 14 May 2022 12:07:14 GMT

The announcement of wrong numbers is not a legal issue and was a short lived error in the ordinary course of business. The tickets are bearer instruments. The lottery had no real obligation here. I bet they would not have volunteered to pay if a jp was won.

Comment #27

rcbbuckeye — Sat, 14 May 2022 11:43:51 GMT

Doesn't matter where he's from. I'm from Ohio. Irrelevant to the point.

As for it being pre-recorded and the video tech didn't get the memo (see how to spell), well, you manage to outdo yourself in showing stupid every time you post.

Anyway, it was an honest mistake, but there are some who twist it into a conspiracy.

Comment #26

Stat$talker — Sat, 14 May 2022 09:03:16 GMT

BTW, Cottoneyedjoe, who has more brains in his little finger than you ever will have in your head (as proven by how you spell) is in California.

I didn't say that'z whea He IZ, I said that'z whea He'z FRUM...I told you..you're Blind Poophead ..!! and az usual,.. Wrong Again BoZo..!!

Az for the video?,.. Maybe it wuz supposed to've been 6 , but the Video Techz didn't git da memo, that it wuz...az the Videoz may be PRE-RECORDED.and played the wrong Megaball video..!!

-Stat$talker... [ More ]

Comment #25

viceroy2 — Sat, 14 May 2022 07:18:57 GMT

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There's Kling-ons on the Star-board, Star-Board Bound, Je-e-e-e-e-im!

So, now my entire Lotto Experience is worse than that, it's Dead Jim, Dead Jim, Dead Jim. It's Worse than that, it's Dead Jim, Dead Jim, DEAD....

But Strangely I'm ST... [ More ]

Comment #24

wander73 — Sat, 14 May 2022 05:10:51 GMT

Ty, In the past ,we haven't got along for certain things , but I second you .why are people making such a big stink about this

Comment #23

wander73 — Sat, 14 May 2022 05:09:35 GMT

It could have been fixed. Too bad , they're going to keep making money

Comment #22

wander73 — Sat, 14 May 2022 05:05:43 GMT

The casinos can do the same thing and not have to pay out anything.

Comment #21

wander73 — Sat, 14 May 2022 05:04:33 GMT

They will do whatever they want and people are still gonna bitch moan and complain about it.

Comment #20

wander73 — Sat, 14 May 2022 05:03:49 GMT

What's the big deal here

Comment #19

Big Joey — Sat, 14 May 2022 01:59:41 GMT

Because six was announced. Both six, and nine have to be paid out.

Most of the time, I watch the drawings live, and listen to the balls called out, I don't stare at the drums, I listen, and discard my ticket afterwards if I didn't win as the numbers were announced.

Comment #18

rcbbuckeye — Sat, 14 May 2022 01:30:35 GMT

The line under the 9 is there poophead.

Has nothing to do with any Savannah, ya poophead, with poop for brains.

Dang, what an idiot you keep showing yourself to be.

BTW, Cottoneyedjoe, who has more brains in his little finger than you ever will have in your head (as proven by how you spell) is in California.

Comment #17

Stat$talker — Fri, 13 May 2022 23:32:00 GMT

I could see the line under the 9 on the ball indicating the number drawn was indeed 9.

Really?...but you couldn't see dat BIG SIGN dat said Savannah, Texez on Hwy 380?... GIT REAAL..!! You're bout az blind az a BAT, wit a paper bag ova it'z head..!!

Cottoneyedjoe knew xactly whea it wuz.. dat'z whea he'z frum..

Comment #16

Stat$talker — Fri, 13 May 2022 23:16:02 GMT

..Ya just couldn't pass up da opportunity ta poke at da Beast huh Joe?..

Had I played?, Probability Math would've assured I'da had da right Megaball, no matter whut he said.!

But in my honest opinion..MUSL should buy Crow some glasses, or borrow YOs ..wit all dat profit they're makin..so everybody can...

PLAY ON AMERICA

-Stat$talker

Comment #15

Bleudog101 — Fri, 13 May 2022 23:13:05 GMT

Thank you...I should have said the same thing in your last sentence. Sure NY paid out some token change on folks, but it is irrelevant. Not correct Megaball # no matter what.

Comment #14

rcbbuckeye — Fri, 13 May 2022 20:09:38 GMT

I was thinking the same thing.

Comment #13

Tony Numbers — Fri, 13 May 2022 20:07:52 GMT

I gotta start scanning my losing tickets b4 tossing them. The entry clerk is a little shaky

Comment #12

rcbbuckeye — Fri, 13 May 2022 20:07:36 GMT

When I watched the video, I could see the line under the 9 on the ball indicating the number drawn was indeed 9. Doesn't matter what the announcer said, the ball drawn was 9.

Tickets with megaball 6 don't have the correct megaball number.

Comment #11

Artist77 — Fri, 13 May 2022 20:03:43 GMT

Exactly. That is the big issue. No verification of the input and no oversight

Comment #10

Artist77 — Fri, 13 May 2022 20:00:43 GMT

Legally? How so

Comment #9

Bleudog101 — Fri, 13 May 2022 19:27:07 GMT

Pulled up MM winners from that drawing, encourage LP members to do the same. Plenty of secondary/lower tier prizes without the Megaball.

Comment #8

cottoneyedjoe — Fri, 13 May 2022 19:24:37 GMT

Yoo-hoo, Stat$talker, where are you? Can't wait to read his take that it's brazen cheating to dodge his numbers to keep him from bankrupting the lottery.

Comment #7

rcbbuckeye — Fri, 13 May 2022 17:56:51 GMT

Coulda, woulda, shoulda...let all those who have never ever made a mistake in their lives stone him and boil him in oil.

Comment #6

river26 — Fri, 13 May 2022 17:51:09 GMT

9 and six should have been a priority read before and double check it before announcement of number what mellenial stupid fools no excuse here fire him

Comment #5

Tony Numbers — Fri, 13 May 2022 16:38:38 GMT

Wait a minute hold on, they paid out on a number that the host called incorrectly, that means whoever input the result didn't verify that the machine drew the NINE instead of the SIX. How much are they paying these auditors, and data entry technicians

Comment #4

Tony Numbers — Fri, 13 May 2022 16:16:08 GMT

Well lookie here, we just learned a dirty little secret. The lottery will recoup the money that was incorrectly paid out from the uncashed tickets fund. HUH!!! They also tell us the money goes to education, that's why we're flush with geniuses.

Comment #3

Big Joey — Fri, 13 May 2022 14:54:13 GMT

Legally, morally, ethically, the announcer said six instead of nine, so both Megaballs should be paid out for all wins.

Comment #2

Bleudog101 — Fri, 13 May 2022 14:34:01 GMT

Thanks for posting...appreciate it!!

Read the article two times and was thinking so what if the wrong Megaball was called? Someone in NY still could have hit for a million with the five #'s, as well as the other secondary prizes. Of course the article didn't mention that and any bettors out there think I could be on to something? Look @ MM payout matrix!

Seriously though, the scanners that scanned the tickets paid out the correct amount IMHO. Computer could care less if it was ca... [ More ]

Comment #1

Raven62 — Fri, 13 May 2022 13:07:40 GMT

All's Well That Ends Well for Everyone that had a MB-9 or a MB-6

Mega Millions host calls wrong winning number during broadcast

Lottery Post — Fri, 13 May 2022 12:28:44 GMT

Strangely, New York pays out some prizes that matched wrong number

We all make mistakes, but for a host of the Mega Millions lottery, it's a potentially costly one: Prize payments for some Mega Millions tickets have been temporarily suspended after host John Crow incorrectly read the Mega Ball number during Tuesday's lottery drawing.

The first five numbers were called correctly: 15, 19, 20, 61 and 70. But as the gold Mega Ball, was selected, the number 9 with a line drawn under it could... [ More ]