computer states switching back to balls

Reply #25

dvdiva — Sat, 06 Aug 2005 05:37:39 GMT

Is the CA super lotto computer drawn as well? Would be sad since it seemed like a nice state game.

Reply #24

Just6ntlc — Sat, 06 Aug 2005 00:41:16 GMT

I wished that CA goes back to all ball drawing machines. I think CA should be first because of their fantasy 5 and pick 3 [Midday and evening] draws should go back to ball random situations. I hope that all of these states including CA go to ball situations.

Reply #23

LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 06 Aug 2005 00:05:53 GMT

i agree littleoldlady.only when its beneficial to them do they do anything...they will never ever jump in to do anything unless there is money or something else worth benefit to them.....

Reply #22

Littleoldlady — Sat, 06 Aug 2005 00:01:31 GMT

Sure they are specially when a big jackpot goes unclaimed..just see how fast they pass legislation so the affected state can get the money

Reply #21

CASH Only — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 19:28:52 GMT

Politicians don't seem to be interested in lottery-related bills.

Reply #20

Badger — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 11:19:56 GMT

Lottomike, what would compel the legislators in any state to do this? It certainly won't happen at a Federal level ; which would be required to affect all states.Politicians don't do anything unless their butt is personally in danger. (read that as their personal future ). If it is something that can get them re-elected if they do it, or something that can stop their re-election if they don't do it, then they take action. Those are the only motivating factors for any politician. The Fed politi... [ More ]

Reply #19

LOTTOMIKE — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 11:06:03 GMT

like four4me said i hope if it does happen its 50 or 100 years from now if all states do go computerized...

Reply #18

LOTTOMIKE — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 11:04:56 GMT

lets hope legislation is passed BANNING all computerized drawings in the future....

Reply #17

ryanm — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 21:20:03 GMT

I remember sometime last year someone from Powerball said they were looking into going computerized before 2005, but it did not happen.

Reply #16

four4me — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 20:02:59 GMT

Maryland's lottery director publicly stated that he wasn't in favor of computerized drawings. He also said from the looks of it neither were the citizens of Maryland. Does that mean Maryland won't eventually switch to pc's drawing the numbers. I think not. I do however go with the fact that if you put a do not touch paint sign on a park bench that someone will touch it to see if it's wet. By this same token lottery directors probably review some of these threads and if people continually put the... [ More ]

Reply #15

Rip Snorter — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 19:21:38 GMT

I answered, Other , because none wasn't an option. I mostly agree with what everyone else has said on the issue. Most didn't say, but probably also believe that it isn't so much whether some State will switch back, as how long it will before all the States and the Multi-State draws are done by computer.I wouldn't give it much more than a year.Jack

Reply #14

dvdiva — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 19:02:23 GMT

I don't think that any of these lotteries care about the players at all. They are far less responsive to players than even indian casino's or online games both of which are eating into their sales. WA state is just an example. First they stopped having the drawings broadcast even though putting the drawings on the web would have cost them very little then they switch to computer drawings. They must think their players are just stupid for not trusting them. If they cared about any sense of integr... [ More ]

Reply #13

four4me — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 16:42:23 GMT

Anything's possible however i doubt any will change back. The die hard lottery players would probably like to see the games switched. But the average/casual lottery player could care less. Since no one specific group of people as a whole would lobby for a change of venue then nothing will be done to force changing.In order for any of these states to switch back to ball drawings or implement ball drawings x amount of people would have to get involved in some petition process. But most people aren... [ More ]

Reply #12

SirMetro — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 16:37:51 GMT

I discarded my vote simply because I believe the switch to computers will occur prior to reverting back to a ball machine.This line of conversation reminds me of a short story I read many years ago in a Sci-Fi magazine. It was about how an individual had figured out how to fix the balls in the machine as such to allow only the numbers he wanted to drop. The idea is ingenius. It was a simple matter of coating the balls with a chemical and then applying another chemical to the exit. The two chem... [ More ]

Reply #11

Badger — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 16:17:31 GMT

Yes, I agree. Not that I'm all that happy about it of course. I miss the televised drawings as well. (we don't televise anything here any more in a cost-cutting move)Nothing I can think of will get the lotteries to swtich back to balls, and they really look only at the amount they spend/make, it has nothing to do with them caring what the players want. If it did, they wouldn't have such lousy payoff odds.Besides that, here at least, it seems like 95-98% of the players use quickpicks anyway. We... [ More ]

Reply #10

bobby623 — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 15:21:16 GMT

I voted 'none' because I don't think any player or player group has the power to force a change.If you work in a convenience store for a few weeks you will discover pretty quickly that most of the players don't care how the winning numbers are selected. They just want to know if they have a winning ticket.Changing from balls to microchips requires extensive investment by lotteries. They are not likely to admit they made a mistake, if that is the case, and spend more money for expensive ball mac... [ More ]

Reply #9

Bryan — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 15:01:11 GMT

If any switch back, it will be Indiana first considering they have some local politicians that don't believe in the computerized drawings either. Also, with all the investigations that IN has gone through or is going through, I think they will be the first....if anyone does.....It only takes one to flip flop to give the rest of us a chance...Bryan

Reply #8

CalifDude — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 14:54:12 GMT

Just look for the biases. Balls and computer both have biases. Here is some info on your state of Wisconsin which uses computers:Inspecting results for Wisconsin Daily Pick 3 since July 1, 2005Numbers Inspected: 30 Classification Matches Percent Matching Numbers High/Low: HHH620.0%976 787 675 869 887 965 HHL1343.3%495 388 465 652 266 629 849 527 947 916 581 848 949 HLL1033.3%900 253 624 090 901 624 542 151 510 435 LLL13.3%433Even/Odd: EEE413.3%266 624 624 848 EEO1033.3%388 900 465 652 090

Reply #7

LOTTOMIKE — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 14:51:30 GMT

i hope something happens to prevent it....

Reply #6

Sandy K — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 14:51:16 GMT

None will switch back.

Reply #5

Badger — Sat, 30 Jul 2005 19:51:31 GMT

None of them. It's much cheaper for them to use computers than than ball drawings (especially if they televise the drawings)Since this is all about the money, and nothing else, I expect more and more states to go computerized.

Reply #4

CASH Only — Sat, 30 Jul 2005 16:48:52 GMT

CT doesn't use computers-they don't have keno (except in the casinos).

Reply #3

CASH Only — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 20:03:49 GMT

I really don't have to deal with computers where I live, except for NY Quick Draw.

Reply #2

CalifDude — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 05:02:05 GMT

I voted for none of the above.

Reply #1

LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 03:51:55 GMT

i think missouri would be the first one to come back to its senses....

computer states switching back to balls

LOTTOMIKE — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 03:41:01 GMT

which state do you think will be first to switch back to balls from computers