Lottery Pools??

Reply #22

Rip Snorter — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 21:09:37 GMT

For all the talk of contracts, notarized statements and contracts, sounds as though a person would be signing up for a lot of headaches and possibilities for taking a bath by being a part of that sort of 'pool'.I think I'd prefer just to trust close friends to buy tickets for me if I want them from another state. And if I don't have friends there, guess I'll just forego playing that lottery.I interject this because I've had a couple of PMs telling me I could play in any state I want to without... [ More ]

Reply #21

CalifDude — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 21:03:04 GMT

I know I shouldn't have to keep repeating myself. But, some of the information is elsewhere on LP and some people just need to search for themselves. Here is another quote from the U.S. Postal Inspectors web site:As a general proposition, sending lottery material through the mail is prohibited by federal law. This material includes, among other things, letters or circulars concerning a lottery, tickets or any paper claiming to represent tickets, chances or shares in a lottery, and payments to... [ More ]

Reply #20

Todd — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:57:49 GMT

Jake,After the drawing, a lottery ticket is no longer a gambling instrument, and can be safely transported across state lines. It becomes merely a bearer document.

Reply #19

Jake649 — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:24:43 GMT

Califdude,No need to keep repeating yourself. Why not send your correspondance to the Michigan Lottery. The Michigan Lottery is always holding second chance drawings whereby players mail their lottery tickets to the Michigan Lottery office for chances to win prizes.I have never heard of a case where someone was charged for mailing lottery tickets or money for lottery tickets. Have you?Good luck,Jake

Reply #18

CalifDude — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:17:07 GMT

I expect.

Reply #17

lchoro — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:11:32 GMT

Isn't California a special case since they had a prohibition of participation in multi-state lotteries

Reply #16

CalifDude — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 19:50:52 GMT

I guess I have to quote it again!! Here is a quote from the USPS Domestic Mail Manual. You can also look up 18 USC 1302 and 18 USC 1307 in the United States Federal Code.USPS Domestic Mail Manual12.3 Lottery Matter (18 USC 1302)12.3.2 Unlawful Mail MatterUnlawful matter includes any letter, newspaper, periodical, parcel, stamped card or postcard, circular, or other matter permitting or facilitating participation in a lottery; any lottery ticket or part thereof or substitute; and any form of pay... [ More ]

Reply #15

lchoro — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 19:26:15 GMT

You can't physically exchange the tickets, but you can authorize someone in another state to act as an agent on your behalf to purchase the lottery tickets. It's best to have the agreement drawn up beforehand and notarized in both states, the state in which you reside and the state in which your agent resides. It's best to not have weird conditions, such as the $ 500 million jackpot rule, so that there's less chance for disagreements later on. Have the pool operate on a regular basis (every d... [ More ]

Reply #14

fast eddie — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 17:59:10 GMT

I have a lottery pool with myself.

Reply #13

CalifDude — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 17:58:13 GMT

It has to be done locally (nothing through the mail). This was discussed just recently and I quoted from the U.S. Postal Service manual and cited the U.S. code sections that pertain to this. I could tell by some of the responses that many people don't care if they are committing a felony or not, so if you don't, then go ahead. The postal inspectors may be too busy to catch you!!But I suggest you not drum up business here on Lottery Post.

Reply #12

PrisonerSix — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 17:57:38 GMT

Not a good idea. Mailing lottery tickets in the U.S. is against the law.Check it out here:http://www.usus.com/websites/depart/inspect/usc18/lottery.htmPrisonerSix

Reply #11

PrisonerSix — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 17:51:33 GMT

I've heard there can be problems in that situation as well. People can change when there is alot of money involved.My opinion is for a lottery pool, all the rules should be agreed upon in advance and written down. When things are written down if someone does want to make trouble, what was written down can be referred back to. When people are discussing something, there can be a misunderstanding when an agreement is reached so putting it in writing is the way to go to make it clear to all invo... [ More ]

Reply #10

Rip Snorter — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 17:45:27 GMT

I wouldn't mind taking a look at a sort of 'exchange pool' scenario..... someone in an MM wants to play PB, I buy the tickets they want for them, given them the same number of numbers I'd like them to buy for me for MM, whatever. We each drops the physical tickets into the US Mail to one another prior to the draws.Something of that sort.... doesn't have to involve trusting strangers.Jack

Reply #9

Jake649 — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 15:28:21 GMT

I am interested in joining a group or helping organize a group. I have some ideas on an optimal strategy that would not be much work.Here is a rough outline. If there is some interest, I can formally document the rules and have members sign-up.The group is called The 500 Group. We buy Mega Millions tickets when the jackpot reaches 500 million. This gives us some time to organize and launch the group. Each member picks their 5 numbers and buys 46 tickets covering all the Mega Ball numbers. No mon... [ More ]

Reply #8

Maverick — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 02:21:57 GMT

I believe any/all problems stem from not having a detailed-enough contract. I would pretty much have any scenario possible included in that contract. No one gets away with jackshyt

Reply #7

TheGameGrl — Sun, 03 Jul 2005 20:41:33 GMT

This is for the powerball game.The lottery pool I partake in is thru work. There is only four of us out of 11 persons who play it faithfully. we just slush our money together . We dont roll our winnings over but rather allow one of the four persons to get a free play for that week. If we win $100 or above then we divy it out equally. Most of the time though we just hit around $20.00 per week. So why not let one of the players be a winner :)Our main company has a larger group of players (23 in al... [ More ]

Reply #6

dvdiva — Sun, 03 Jul 2005 17:59:24 GMT

Almost all problems with pools only happens after you win. It's then that the problem starts. It's just a risk I would not want to take.

Reply #5

LOTTOMIKE — Sun, 03 Jul 2005 01:38:35 GMT

Reply #4

RJOh — Sun, 03 Jul 2005 01:15:22 GMT

Lottery pools should be formed with friends, neighbors, co-workers and relatives you know and trust or else you're just asking for extra problems.

Reply #3

fitzov — Sat, 02 Jul 2005 22:18:16 GMT

ok. send me ten thousand dollars so that i can buy the tickets and i'll let you know if we won.

Reply #2

Maverick — Sat, 02 Jul 2005 02:39:12 GMT

I dunno, but I'm in

Reply #1

LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 02 Jul 2005 02:32:00 GMT

no pool here,solo

Lottery Pools??

we;reallwinners — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 23:27:39 GMT

I'm a new member.......and so happy to find there are more 'LOTTONUTS' like me out there........does anyone belong to a lottery pool? This looks like the perfect group to start one..anyone have any ideas? We could do it together better than we can do it alone don't you think?????????? Best of luck.....glad I found ya