What do you think of this idea?

Reply #16

CASH Only — Fri, 11 Feb 2005 15:12:37 GMT

Sure...why not

Reply #15

Maverick — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 06:05:09 GMT

I think they should have their televised drawings with bikini-clad females holding up a cardboard number and walking across the screen, immediately after each ball rolls outta the machine. It's a game for people 18+ anyway. And once in a while, for the ladies they can have Speedo-clad males do the same. What y'all think? PS. I am recovering from a nasty cold/fever.

Reply #14

Justin — Mon, 07 Feb 2005 09:46:53 GMT

Hmmm. still seems a bit fishy. ugh, just air em' on tv. lol

Reply #13

Guru — Mon, 07 Feb 2005 09:04:37 GMT

I see a problem with publicity for those lotteries when not screened on tv.Every draw broadcasted on tv is also a fantastic commercial to persuade those millions of people who don't or rarely play lotto games.I believe this would lead to less players... less profit, for those lotteries. Meaning that jackpot prizes would lower.

Reply #12

Rick G — Sun, 06 Feb 2005 18:37:21 GMT

Mrmst, my thoughts exactly...well put.

Reply #11

Maverick — Sun, 06 Feb 2005 10:30:29 GMT

Annual Payments, LottoMike, mrmst I voted I like it though.

Reply #10

mrmst — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 22:11:22 GMT

While not a bad idea, I don't think this is a solution to the main problem. The perception that the drawing can be rigged would still exist since the tape of the drawing could easily be altered, or multiple drawings made until they get the results they want. Unless it is available live on free tv, with at least one witness, there will be the thought in mind that it could be fixed.I think they have to just bite the bullet and spend a tiny portion of their huge profits on credibility. It is jus... [ More ]

Reply #9

sleepy lobster — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 21:47:15 GMT

Rick that's not the same here in The Bahamas. Most Bahamians I have spoken to said that when she conducts the drawing they don't win. Some- times I wonder what she's smiling at . I Like John Conrad. But to each his own

Reply #8

Rick G — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 21:36:15 GMT

Millions,I'm glad you approve. Not only is she a hottie, but she's an aerobics instructor and is the most positive person you'll ever meet. I've never met her personally, but my buddy who did the lottery drawings for WGN says she is exactly like that in person.I have won most of my winnings when she has conducted the draw. I would not feel the same way about a computer and would probably play only if I knew she was doing the draw. Not trying to sound sexist here but a beautiful woman with an... [ More ]

Reply #7

MillionsWanted — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 18:25:46 GMT

I like it by the way.

Reply #6

emilyg — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 17:46:58 GMT

hate it.

Reply #5

MillionsWanted — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 17:35:33 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by Rick G on February 5, 2005 Doc,It takes one minute to conduct a lottery drawing on TV. And don't you think that helps their ratings enough to offset the cost of conducting that drawing. We are very fortunate in IL to have Linda Kollmeier conduct a lot of the draws on WGN and if you ever saw her and heard her bubbling enthusiasm you'd know what I'm talking about.So I voted hate it . But yours is a better solution than untelevised computer-generated drawings.My natu... [ More ]

Reply #4

Rick G — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 17:10:22 GMT

Doc,It takes one minute to conduct a lottery drawing on TV. And don't you think that helps their ratings enough to offset the cost of conducting that drawing. We are very fortunate in IL to have Linda Kollmeier conduct a lot of the draws on WGN and if you ever saw her and heard her bubbling enthusiasm you'd know what I'm talking about.So I voted hate it . But yours is a better solution than untelevised computer-generated drawings.

Reply #3

four4me — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 16:07:04 GMT

Ew like Mike said and then there are those people who work with computers every day and when the get home from work the last thing they want to do is surf the net. Televised lotterys althought costly is the best way for the general public to view the drawings. Md has a video drawing on their website for people whom wish to see the drawing. In so many years since they have had it i might have wiewed it online like 10 times and only because i didn't catch the live drawing. Most states have phone n... [ More ]

Reply #2

LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 15:47:44 GMT

true,the idea is awesome,but some of the lottery players are either very old or in poor parts where they don't have access to the internet........

Reply #1

Annual Payments — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 07:48:56 GMT

that's an excellent idea. I can't see why lottery officials wouldn't do that. I think the majority of lottery players are older people that either don't use computers or don't know how to use one. Maybe they'll start doing it in 20 years.

What do you think of this idea?

DoctorEw220 — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 07:31:21 GMT

Ok. Here's my idea. A few of you may have read my idea before.Instead of using computerized drawings, the states would use ball machines, but to cut the costs they would not televise the drawings. They would make the drawings available on the web. No contracts with TV stations would be needed since all you really need is a digital video camera and tapes. DV cams cost $300, and tapes cost approx. $5-10. This way, the states save money by not televising the drawings, but they are still using a leg... [ More ]