How much do you play per drawing?

Reply #21

slackjack — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 23:20:04 GMT

I would go the subscription way too but need a mailing address in VA. I live in NC, waiting for lottery here.

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Maverick — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 03:38:21 GMT

Cool. I wheeled a bit. It's good, but I think I'm gonna go with more QP's or birthdays... thinking of a subscription too.

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dvdiva — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 03:01:51 GMT

I usually play the jackpot amount once it passes 300 million. So 300 tickets for a 300 million pot. Since I don't play unless it's that much I don't have to worry about it. When it hits the 200 level I might spend 5-20 dollars but if I miss the drawing no big loss. I figure it's like a 2 pack a day habit since I don't smoke. I used to spend more on the local Washington and Oregon lotteries but the jackpots have been low lately and since they switched to computerized drawings I don't bother buyin... [ More ]

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slackjack — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 00:59:44 GMT

YesI use quick pick but starting to think about wheeling the most hit numbers.

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Maverick — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 00:51:52 GMT

... using the same #'s for that month

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slackjack — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 00:23:46 GMT

$1/MM . I purchase tickets once a month for all of that months draws.

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Maverick — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 23:59:21 GMT

I'm going back down to $1 for now.

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MickSeven — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 04:44:41 GMT

Hi MickSeven, from Philly here- I usually do about $10-20 on Mega.

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Maverick — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 23:58:31 GMT

Usually $2 - $4... sometimes $5 - $10+ IF I have a feeling.

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danisiri — Tue, 31 May 2005 23:38:47 GMT

I do choose lump sum over annuity, for several reasons:1. I want total control over how the money is invested.2. I can get a better return than if I took the annuity.3. I can better budget by knowing exactly how much money I have been blessed with.4. I have specific plans and purposes that I feel I am being led to use the money for which require the lump sum.5. One dollar is worth more now than one dollar 26 years from now.6. How do I know that the lottery agency is still going to be able

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visiondude — Tue, 31 May 2005 03:35:35 GMT

dang, you must be my brother from another mother. lets see. you only play $1 on each draw and you only play a quick pick. you don't play for the lower tier prizes, only the big one. and in another thread you said that you believe that if you are meant to by God to win, you will. you don't hang your hope on winning the lottery, knowing were your peace really lies. if you choose lump sum over annuity, then you and i should start a cult in here. we can be an army of two.imagine if one... [ More ]

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JimmySand9 — Tue, 31 May 2005 02:39:48 GMT

God. The odds were actually in your favor with 120 plays in a 6/46 game.

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Skony1 — Tue, 31 May 2005 01:39:44 GMT

$2-$5.00 dollars per draw is my limit,i only play the pick 3 and i better hit at least one straight each month to keep it going.......Skony

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Fwup — Tue, 31 May 2005 01:27:51 GMT

I spend $5 on Powerball whenever the jackpot goes over $200 million. I won $4 last time. Cool

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LuvToWin616 — Tue, 31 May 2005 00:07:00 GMT

I play .50 box and pick about 4 to 6 numbers , once in awhile i will play pick 4 1.00 box

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orangeman — Mon, 30 May 2005 22:46:07 GMT

Only play one dollar on MM and Texas Lotto because the odds are so huge. I save my dollars for Pick 3 because I have a chance of actually winning something.Orangeman

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DirtyWrat — Mon, 30 May 2005 22:25:29 GMT

I bought $120 worth of pick quicks one time on the Georgia lotto and didn't even get one $3 winner.

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MMGuy — Mon, 30 May 2005 20:26:21 GMT

$1-$10 on mega millions, mostly depends on jackpot size.

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Tnplayer805 — Mon, 30 May 2005 20:12:15 GMT

Depends on the jackpot and what game it is. For Cash 3 or 4 it's $1 per drawing. Powerball right now it's $1 after the jackpot gets to a certain level I'll add more plays. Lotto 5 is the same.

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LOTTOMIKE — Mon, 30 May 2005 19:47:25 GMT

i play about 5 bucks a drawing for powerball....

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Rick G — Mon, 30 May 2005 19:45:25 GMT

Different games require different betting styles. A jackpot game with huge odds and a payoff close to covering those odds may be worth a $1 bet.A pick 3 game might be worth more bets per game because it's easier to win something.No vote from me because it's like comparing apples to oranges.

How much do you play per drawing?

danisiri — Mon, 30 May 2005 19:13:34 GMT

I am a firm believer in the $1 is all it takes to win philosophy, so I only play a $1 quickpick per drawing no matter the jackpot size. Certainly, I am tempted to play more when a jackpot is huge, but my odds really are not that much more improved going from 1:41 million to 10:41 million (for CA SuperLotto). I have no system for picking numbers, and I really only play to win the jackpot. The smaller prizes do not motivate me to play.What do you all think