Lottery feelings still run deep

Comment #12

Lotto Czar — Tue, 20 Jan 2004 18:37:17 GMT

Thanks for the update.It's good to see that nothing has changed since 1987. When I first heard the story. Agree with the moderation factor, it's entertainment--and when you can't afford it , you lose! Any help guide will say that. Play only what you can afford. And have fun. It's only a game.

Comment #11

Mana — Tue, 20 Jan 2004 18:16:32 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Lotto Czar on January 20, 2004 [...] and people in Virginia are still crying about it, and its been over 10 years. [...]Ah yes.... the home of the Christian Coalition .... (I live near Regent University, part of Pat Robertson's evil empire.) ... ehehe ...... I feel I'm a pretty good Christian, even though I'm a stumbling lottery and poker playing goth *smirk ... imagine a guy like that in the World Poker championships.. but that's a different matter altogether.* ....... [ More ]

Comment #10

Lotto Czar — Tue, 20 Jan 2004 16:49:17 GMT

I don't believe in gambling, Morris said. I'm a religious person, and I don't believe in it. Sure, Lou. But if you lived in Pa., you'd be the first one to jump on the gravy train, that is fueled by lottery poceeds. Here in Pa. (and only in Pa.) those proceeds benefit Senior Citizens. For those of us, did you say you're 52? I'm 55 and got 5 more years before I could retire. Sort of funding your own retirement. Do you have stock, pay social security?, contribute to other pension funds. Do... [ More ]

Comment #9

Lotto Czar — Tue, 20 Jan 2004 13:32:30 GMT

I too, find this all laughable. Read the same stories about North Carolina, last year; and people in Virginia are still crying about it, and its been over 10 years. Here in Pa. it's been over 30 years, and I guess the excitement has died down. Well, sort of. The hot thing now is trying to get slots. You wouldn't be surprised that the same sort of people want to ruin it for the rest of us. I'm surprized that these people from the so-called Christian churches aren't down at the 7-11's picke... [ More ]

Comment #8

johnph77 — Tue, 20 Jan 2004 08:03:35 GMT

I find this whole thread strange. Memphis is in West Tennessee, about as far west in the state as one can get. The last time I was there I caught a free shuttle to Tunica, MS. Now surely Memphis and the state of Tennessee didn't benefit from my going to Tunica and gambling there. Or am I wrong

Comment #7

Pick-4_Master — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 21:30:22 GMT

The Lottery has nothing to do with crime or drugs it has to do with the people that are doing it, the environment they grew up in and society in general.

Comment #6

chunnybunny29 — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 18:58:15 GMT

Mr.Louis Morris will be the type to win the MILLIONS .People like that alway do.And for me I would like to win a little bit to go on my honeymoon, the first of next mounth will be a year into my marriage.And NO I am not begging for money I am good to go but what I am saying I can't take off of work and just go. ChunnyBunny Have a $$$$$$JING 0 LING$$$$$$ of a NEW YEAR!!!! PS>>>>It will take me forever to win a million..but thats everyones dream...... [ More ]

Comment #5

Mana — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 17:56:58 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by golotto on January 19, 2004 [...] what does it cost for a couple of tickets to a football game or a rock concert? including meals, lodging, and transportation most would cost much more than i spend in a whole year on the lottery...even if i play every week.Going for the football games and rock concerts line ... and an anime convention goer... *grin* ... and a bit of comparison, a very scant summary of one of the cons I go to ...Hotel for two nights (a weekend, Friday

Comment #4

golotto — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 17:49:32 GMT

to those who might speak badly of lottery participation, i say......yes, i do buy occasional Powerball, Megabucks and SuperCash tickets. i suppose that anything in life that's done in excess isn't recommended, but, i don't play excessively. opponents always cite the odds...but that's what makes the lottery exciting for me, knowing the odds and challenging them.how many other hobbies can give a person the true enjoyment and excitement of participating in a jackpot game at an annual cost of less t... [ More ]

Comment #3

Mana — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 17:26:25 GMT

As I said earlier in an ear

Comment #2

Pick-4_Master — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 15:30:33 GMT

Whenever Religion gets involved in things like this it gets BLOWN out of proportion.One Minister said Rich people don't buy lottery tickets poor people do well if that's true how come the majority of lottery winners come from middle to upper income families.Look at the guy who won a $319 million PowerBall he was a business owner and a millionnaire.Poor people don't necessarily spend as much on lottery as people who are well off do because they don't have the extra money to do so.There's been m... [ More ]

Comment #1

Bradly_60 — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 14:30:37 GMT

A lottery that is going to pay for thousands of peoples higher-education is a great idea. But there should be requirements to get those scholorships. But to those complain about it. Stop! haha. Your state voted for one so stop complaining. Its coming. I don't see how gambling is SO BAD. I mean they are like its the devil at work. Well what about smoking and drinking, they too are habits people bad...why aren't they SO BAD. I should go into politics just to debate with people. I think i... [ More ]

Lottery feelings still run deep

Lottery Post — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:21:27 GMT

Over at the Varsity Market on Oil Well Road in North Jackson, the store managers and cashiers know Louis Morris by name.He's a regular, usually in and out on weekdays to grab a cup of coffee before being on his way. In fact, his silver coffee mug has the store's name on it.However, as Varsity Market geared up in recent days to sell lottery tickets and showed off signs it would place in windows, Morris hardly cared. The store might sell its share of lottery tickets, but the Tennessee Lottery won... [ More ]