Texas Computerized Drawings

Reply #42

LANTERN — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 03:58:04 GMT

Leeif you think that you have it bad with Texas now you just wait untill they start using computers, you might never again win jackpot games, maybe just $2 prices, they are not doing this for the pick 3 they already have complete control of the pick 3, they are doing this for the cash 5 and other jackpot games, because is a lot harder for them to fully control those games and they want full and total control as they already have for the pick 3.Maybe they are afraid of me and my brand new upcomin... [ More ]

Reply #41

Lee — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 01:38:09 GMT

OkI'm for computerized drawings but I don't like the machine - ball or computerized manipulation. In Texas I have played all the games since they began and all I am seeing is ball result manipulation by machine and ball rotation in pretest draws. My picks usually come out in the predraws in Tx pick 3 it the first or second predaw if they hit at all.The majority of lottery jackpots are won on quick picks maybe because most people buy quick picks? I'm not for quick picks but I like buying a few so... [ More ]

Reply #40

Justin — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 22:57:00 GMT

I totally agree with Lantern.

Reply #39

LANTERN — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 09:54:56 GMT

I will never again play the pick 3 on Texas so long as pick 3 games can be played online, even if I ever play the Tx pick 3 it will still be online only, if they do go to computers I might never play Texas jackpot games again, maybe only the MegaMillions and that is not for sure either, since I like pick 5 games better, I don't like bookeepers as they seem to be callled, but I am beginning to think that they are the only choice left, other than going back to the old street gambling, since it l... [ More ]

Reply #38

Justin — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 06:45:19 GMT

Whether or not we can profit on the computerized states on i know it would be much harder to do in state. the problem is that many if not all of the states conducting computerized drawings do not even list the fact on their websites, in fact, i live in WI and i only found out we switched to computers over lotterypost! its ridiculous. they want to take away our live drawings because they cost too much, but we are the ones paying!bottom line: sometimes computers can be good, sometimes they can be

Reply #37

orangeman — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 04:04:56 GMT

Molly did a good job, didn't she . . .The Texas Lottery Commission doesn't care about the players, that much is obvious.What can be done about it? Nothing, really. We have to remember that the TLC was founded to make a profit. The players are just the suckers in a game of chance. The best way to protest is to stage a boycott of all Texas games until they shape up. That might get their attention.I think that is already happening with Texas Lotto. It grows about one million every time no one... [ More ]

Reply #36

ALX — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 03:53:19 GMT

I am very much against anything to do with computer picking. I can't imagine the screw ups, delays and problems that could occur. I work with computers every day and they are very far from reliable or infallible. I also am in the same boat with The Fairy. I used to do quite well with the pick 5 and 6 but then they screwed around with them and that other stupid pick 5 atrocity and it just doesn't pay enough in the lower prize amounts to even play them. They took the fun out of them at the same ti... [ More ]

Reply #35

Pick 3 Fairy — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 03:25:00 GMT

Well Molly, I voted no Preference because TLC has screwed up every friggin lottery game we have ever had. When the lottery first started, I won on all the games consistantly. 5 of 6 of the lottery 2 times, 4 of 5 of Cash 5 more times than I can remember and Pick 3 Straight even more times, more than I can remember. I could track the numbers and win. Now I am not braggin, it's just the facts. Then TLC started minipulating the games by several balls sets for each game and at least 4 pretests... [ More ]

Reply #34

Todd — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 01:09:02 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Texasman on January 31, 2005I voted AGAINST computerized drawings. I have no complaints about how the state is currently conducting the drawings. The key is that regardless of the way a drawing is conducted or screwed up , it is consistently screwed up and you can design workouts around a screwed-up system. Heck, randomness itself is screwed up in its nature so it would be hard to win. TLC can do whatever they want and it won't affect me, except for having to tr... [ More ]

Reply #33

Texasman — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:30:10 GMT

I voted AGAINST computerized drawings. I have no complaints about how the state is currently conducting the drawings. The key is that regardless of the way a drawing is conducted or screwed up , it is consistently screwed up and you can design workouts around a screwed-up system. Heck, randomness itself is screwed up in its nature so it would be hard to win. TLC can do whatever they want and it won't affect me, except for having to transition to the nature of a computer system as compared... [ More ]

Reply #32

mackwynn — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 23:53:19 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on January 31, 2005Mackwynn,Sorry to hear that, but welcome to Lottery Post. Have you been visiting for long, or is this the first day you've come to this web site?Todd,I have been coming to this site for over a month, this is my second post.I would like to thank everyone for the ideas that they share here.Mack

Reply #31

DoctorEw220 — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 22:48:50 GMT

has TX said anything about it yet

Reply #30

orangeman — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 22:47:31 GMT

Molly G:You don't need to apologize to anyone. You started a great string and sparked discussion. I am sure Todd feels the same way.Orangeman

Reply #29

MollyG — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 22:36:01 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by DoctorEw220 on January 31, 2005where did you find out about TX going to computerized drawings?http://www.lottoreport.com/results.htm scroll down to the Cash 5 results.

Reply #28

DoctorEw220 — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 22:33:46 GMT

where did you find out about TX going to computerized drawings

Reply #27

MollyG — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 22:20:45 GMT

lol...thanks, Orangeman. Yes, they need to be 'skinned'.Well, as Todd said, the subject of computerized drawings has been discussed in the past, and it seems that everyone is against it...save a few. I imagine if you did a search on it, you'd probably find something. Personally, I wasn't looking for that. I already knew that most members don't want it. I simply wanted to see how the Texans felt about what's fixin' to happen to us. That's all. At the time I did the poll, I really didn't think... [ More ]

Reply #26

orangeman — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 22:04:19 GMT

Molly G:First of all, Dawn Nettles does outstanding work and is a force for good in the lotto world.Second, I personally don't mind non-Texans weighing in on the subject. I would be interested in hearing from members from states that use computers to select the numbers and see what they think.Not being a Texan isn't a crime. A lot of people live happy, productive lives in other states. Don't know how they do it, but there are some tough people in this world who are willing to put up with a lo... [ More ]

Reply #25

MollyG — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 20:56:11 GMT

viporfour, on Dawn Nettles site: lottoreport.com

Reply #24

viperfour — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 20:51:09 GMT

Where did you hear about Texas using computer drawings?:-)Dave

Reply #23

MollyG — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 20:15:46 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on January 31, 2005 It doesn't sound like you read my message. You're still stuck on the just Texans thing, which is not what Lottery Post is about. I encourage everyone, not just Texans, to express how they feel about Texas going to computerized drawings.That's my line...There are threads all the time, which narrow down to 1 state or 1 person, or 1 workout or 1 whatever. Until the thing came along, nobody cared about a state that they didn't play in ( meaning... [ More ]

Reply #22

MollyG — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:44:10 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by MADDOG10 on January 31, 2005 molly G, yes i am from another state, but i do have a lot of friends from the state of texas who have told me the lottery really stinks in that state. i hope you did'nt take my words harshly, but it makes my blood boil when i hear of a state going to computor. i am dead set against this and i'm just voicing my opinion. you might have been better off had you posted for texans only . if they do suceed in implementing this atrocity against t... [ More ]

Reply #21

Todd — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:43:27 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by MollyG on January 31, 2005I'm aware of the information in your most recent message. With that in mind....maybe everyone from Texas will just respond to this thread with their opinion and not vote. That would suit me just fine. That way, it could be narrowed down to the Texas members, along with WHO would register today, in order to vote; whether it be For or Against. Seems more accurate with what I'm looking for, right?It doesn't sound like you read my message. Yo... [ More ]

Reply #20

MADDOG10 — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:35:46 GMT

molly G, yes i am from another state, but i do have a lot of friends from the state of texas who have told me the lottery really stinks in that state. i hope you did'nt take my words harshly, but it makes my blood boil when i hear of a state going to computor. i am dead set against this and i'm just voicing my opinion. you might have been better off had you posted for texans only . if they do suceed in implementing this atrocity against the people of texas, as lantern has stated hit em in the... [ More ]

Reply #19

MollyG — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:32:58 GMT

I'm aware of the information in your most recent message. With that in mind....maybe everyone from Texas will just respond to this thread with their opinion and not vote. That would suit me just fine. That way, it could be narrowed down to the Texas members, along with WHO would register today, in order to vote; whether it be For or Against. Seems more accurate with what I'm looking for, right

Reply #18

Todd — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:24:19 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by MollyG on January 31, 2005Quote: Originally posted by Todd on January 31, 2005MollyG: I am not ridiculing you, I am debating you. You have decided to post a poll on a subject, in which most people disagree with your opinion. I understand that makes you feel a certain pressure, but there is no need to say I am ridiculing you. That is not my style. I form opinions, and I try to back them up with fact-based arguments.Todd, maybe so, but I REALLY wanted ONLY Texans o... [ More ]

Reply #17

LANTERN — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:21:12 GMT

I voted against, but only because of the cash 5 and the other jackpot games, as to the pick 3, they are already sc-- wing the game so bad as it is, that it hardly matters any more, how could it be worse, than it is right now, it stinks of undue manipulation.As to the Cash 5 and the other Tx jackpot games they are not fully Scr--ed yet, so I think that they should be left alone as they are, maybe they want to change so that it will be easier for them to also sc--w them, with other states I don't... [ More ]

Reply #16

MollyG — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:13:08 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on January 31, 2005MollyG: I am not ridiculing you, I am debating you. You have decided to post a poll on a subject, in which most people disagree with your opinion. I understand that makes you feel a certain pressure, but there is no need to say I am ridiculing you. That is not my style. I form opinions, and I try to back them up with fact-based arguments.Todd, maybe so, but I REALLY wanted ONLY Texans opinions...not interference from outsiders/other states... [ More ]

Reply #15

Todd — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:00:55 GMT

Mackwynn,Sorry to hear that, but welcome to Lottery Post. Have you been visiting for long, or is this the first day you've come to this web site

Reply #14

Todd — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 18:53:04 GMT

MollyG: I am not ridiculing you, I am debating you. You have decided to post a poll on a subject, in which most people disagree with your opinion. I understand that makes you feel a certain pressure, but there is no need to say I am ridiculing you. That is not my style. I form opinions, and I try to back them up with fact-based arguments.

Reply #13

mackwynn — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 18:52:51 GMT

Hi there,I'm for Texas and I'm for computerized drawings, I prefer this over different ball sets that they (TLC) are using in the drawings. Mack

Reply #12

MADDOG10 — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 18:50:57 GMT

i too am against any lottery being computorized. i would'nt care if it was in texas, n.j., n.y. or anywhere else i'd stand up and fight for my rights as a lottery player and individual on this matter. strength can only come in numbers. it's your rights, stand up for them...

Reply #11

MollyG — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 18:36:54 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Todd on January 31, 2005MollyG,Too bad that you have decided to come out FOR computerized drawings, when you yourself said you have no preference. That is MY opinion. (USA!)One other opinion of mine is that Texas will NOT do whatever they want. They will only do whatever they want if there is more apathy on the subject, as NO PREFERENCE indicates. When everyone comes together in unison and votes AGAINST , and when lots of people get together and find every conceiv... [ More ]

Reply #10

Justin — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 18:32:09 GMT

After what WI just did i am once again on the ANTI computer side.WI was consistent for 3 months and then all of a sudden the R got put back in RNG.i lost about $60 waiting for the pattern to come back, and caught the 484 double for $75, then spent about $20 more so WI has put me in a negative slightly in the last month. (Still better than GA, lol)anyways, the reason i hate TLC so much is that they use i believe 15-17 ballsets or something crazy and then they have 4 pretest drawsand for exampe th... [ More ]

Reply #9

Todd — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 18:25:29 GMT

Is it worse if the numbers get manipulated

Reply #8

Justin — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 18:22:17 GMT

I voted no preference, i feel texas is a terrible state to play pick 3 in now, but i cant see them getting any better or worse with computers.

Reply #7

Todd — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 18:18:45 GMT

MollyG,Too bad that you have decided to come out FOR computerized drawings, when you yourself said you have no preference. That is MY opinion. (USA!)One other opinion of mine is that Texas will NOT do whatever they want. They will only do whatever they want if there is more apathy on the subject, as NO PREFERENCE indicates. When everyone comes together in unison and votes AGAINST , and when lots of people get together and find every conceivable way to let the Texas Lottery and their Texas Re... [ More ]

Reply #6

MollyG — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 17:36:24 GMT

ADMISSION OF CONFUSION: I don't know WHY I checked FOR, because I really don't care, one way or the other. I shoulda checked NO PREFERENCE. Maybe, and strictly Maybe, it was a sense of rebellion, because of the pressure....I don't know. That's the truth. And, it really doesn't matter, because their gonna do what they want to anyway; they've proven that. Computerized Drawings on Cash 5 start in March of this year. Think you can stop them?It may be rigged now, how do we know.... [ More ]

Reply #5

orangeman — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 17:04:45 GMT

I am definitely against computerized picks for drawings. I believe they can be rigged and the TLC doesn't stand for tender loving care . . .OrangemanAmarillo, Texas

Reply #4

MollyG — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 17:01:02 GMT

Probably not. Strictly because it is MY feeling. (USA freedom). I'm not trying to change anyone else's mind or convince them differently. The other TEXAS players have a right to their opinion, Too....be it FOR or AGAINST.

Reply #3

Todd — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 16:14:18 GMT

I understand your point, and I agree that it will be interesting to see the results. If a vast majority of the people voting say AGAINST will you open to changing your mind

Reply #2

MollyG — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 16:12:06 GMT

Todd, I understand how everyone feels in OTHER states. I just wanted to get to know the Texas players feelings. We won't know, if we don't ask.MollyG

Reply #1

Todd — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 16:08:53 GMT

OK, MollyG. There are currently 2 votes recorded: obviously yours and mine. You are for computerized drawings, since the vote opposite mine was FOR . We'll see how the rest of the members here vote.You should do some searching of past polls on this subject, because it has been done numerous times before. Each time the clear majority was against.Hopefully you will not become more entrenched in your position, but instead seek to learn why people are so adamantly opposed to computerized drawin... [ More ]

Texas Computerized Drawings

MollyG — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 15:32:40 GMT

TLC is planning to change to computerized drawings in March,2005 for the Cash 5 and probably continuing with Pick 3 and others, dventually.I would REALLY like to see how resident Texans feel about the changes.I realize that anyone can vote ( players, etc), so this probably won't be accurate as far as the feelings of fellow Texans, onlyThank you,MollyG