Indiana's response to my e-maik

Reply #11

Maverick — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 23:31:56 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by mark on March 20, 2005And how did they end up comparing Indiana to South Dakota when South dakota doesn't have a pick 3 or pick 4 drawing.I wonder how they will respond to this comparison. Doh

Reply #10

CASH Only — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 19:24:42 GMT

mark:SD has a pick-5 game however.

Reply #9

mark — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 19:18:54 GMT

I am curious as to what their triple 5 payout will be for todays mid-draw.Trips generally run at a higher percentage.There were 358 winning tickets on the 555 at midday in Indiana yesterday.Total payout was $179,000.00The last time a quad was drawn (0000 on 10-12-04 evening), there were 64 winning tickets.Total payout for that draw was $320,000.00aye'Yet on 3-17 eve we had 333 come in with only 39 winners with a prize payout of 20,000.00In January of this year Ohio had 333 come in with a prize p... [ More ]

Reply #8

mark — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 18:41:13 GMT

I was glad they responded the way they did.It gave me more to work with, they made the comparison to New York, which has sent me on a data comparison with that state.Ohio is 59% the population size of New YorkIndiana is 54% the population size of Ohio, and 32% the size of New YorkThe prize payout comparisons areOhio to New York 57 to 61%Indiana to Ohio 18 to 21%Indiana to New York 7 to 10 %how can the prize payouts of Ohio to New York be a close relation to the population diference and Indiana

Reply #7

Todd — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 16:14:06 GMT

Mark,Thanks for sharing that e-mail from Indiana.Since they are speaking of mathematics, I wonder if they have mathematically learned if more people per capita play in other states? If so, a big reason for that may be the dopey computer drawings, rather than conducting drawings with traditional ball machines.I don't understand what's getting into the heads of these lottery directors. I think there may be a hidden agenda, that something in the future will be easier or better for them if they ch... [ More ]

Reply #6

ayenowitall — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 12:29:48 GMT

Quote: Originally posted by JAP69 on March 19, 2005I am curious as to what their triple 5 payout will be for todays mid-draw.Trips generally run at a higher percentage.There were 358 winning tickets on the 555 at midday in Indiana yesterday.Total payout was $179,000.00The last time a quad was drawn (0000 on 10-12-04 evening), there were 64 winning tickets.Total payout for that draw was $320,000.00aye

Reply #5

LosingJeff — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 09:09:28 GMT

Thanks Mark for the help----we know things are funny in dodge. Lets stay on this until we get a fair drawing. From the looks of the payouts absoultely no one in Indiana is playing--are they bankrupt or have they just figured out its impossible to win.

Reply #4

LosingJeff — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 09:06:32 GMT

If there are no tricks then go back to balls! I have enough tickets here to prove the odds dont happen here. I am bankrupt because of it! When I see all my tickets and then check the Indiana payout screen it confirms everything Jim and I have said. My question, why are the payouts so low for a 16 year lottery. Why does Indiana lead the nation in Bankruptcy. The ticket scandal we had prettty much confirms everyones opinion that things are not right. We need TV coverage!Help Oprah, Montel, Maury

Reply #3

JAP69 — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 04:23:53 GMT

I am curious as to what their triple 5 payout will be for todays mid-draw.Trips generally run at a higher percentage.

Reply #2

SirMetro — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 03:48:32 GMT

The question I would pose is, where does Indiana provide the data relating sales to pay-out percentages? I think GA will provide the data on request. Truthfully, not sure of any state that actually tells their total sales. But for them to base the response on percentages, the gross intake must be made public so that everyone can see for themselves, the net payout to actual sales. I don't say anything is more or less honest then another. But if one wishes to use the gross sales volume as the basi... [ More ]

Reply #1

RJOh — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 03:39:26 GMT

Maybe you should take their suggestions and start buying your tickets in Ohio. I'm sure Ohio will welcome the extra money.RJOh

Indiana's response to my e-maik

mark — Sun, 20 Mar 2005 03:24:43 GMT

Dear sir: I hope this email finds itself to you as I had someproblems sending it the first time. We received your email and I wantedto take a moment to provide a response. I have seen your email addresscome across before, so you obviously have an appreciation for Lotterygames. I realize you are trying to understand some of the differencesbetween the states, but I felt compelled to explain some fundamentalconcepts that you seem to be ignoring with your comments. I found it alittle odd that you