still playing since the matrix change?

Reply #9

ryanm — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 22:22:56 GMT

I remember when the MUSL announced its matrix change it anticipated players complaining about the game being harder to win and it responded by suggesting they play Hot Lotto if they don't like ridiculous odds. There is no game that can get enough sales to support high payouts if the game does not have astronomical odds like Powerball and Mega Millions do. I remember last year Powerball got a lucky string of wins and sales tanked - that is reality. Players will either complain the game is too... [ More ]

Reply #8

LOTTOMIKE — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:19:29 GMT

i like the fact that they raised the payouts but is gotten to where its harder to win......

Reply #7

RJOh — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:58:03 GMT

I like playing both PowerBall and MegaMillions, but since the matrix changes with the additional states, MegaMillion jackpot recovers faster after a win and I don't get the urge to travel for PowerBall tickets as often. I only travel to Indiana to buy PowerBall tickets when its jackpot is over $200M+ and MegaMillions isn't even close.

I general play MM as often as I ever did, the jackpot amount is not really an issue to me because I would be happy to match 5+0 for $250K any time.

Reply #6

justxploring — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:46:17 GMT

The matrixes are getting ridiculous. I suppose people love to see those big numbers, but I'd rather have a better chance at winning. Since both are not offered in FL, I don't play either game. Since I haven't won much playing a 6/53 game I don't know why a game with odds of 175M to 1 would be any luckier for me. That said, I enjoy playing games so I might still give both a shot once in a while if they were available locally even with great odds.

By the way, I learned something this week. Neve... [ More ]

Reply #5

Uncle Jim — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:03:03 GMT

I don't ever play MegaMillions of EuroMillions. I do play Powerball and I play for every draw regardless of size. I also (wisely) choose to play Powerplay. But since the matrix changes I play no more than my usual amount. Last year before the changes I would often take a few extra chances. Now I play the same every week.

Jim

Reply #4

dvdiva — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 18:01:27 GMT

For me it's always been a certain jackpot level. I don't bother with Powerball unless it hits the cap due to their terrible annuity. Megamillions just doesn't seem to have what it takes to crack 300 again. Looks like just another year of disapointment for megamillions jackpots. Euromillions is now my favorite game. I just wait for it to get at the 85 million pound level or higher.

Reply #3

ryanm — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:48:57 GMT

Yep, only one ticket per draw now for Powerball, regardless of jackpot size. Also no more Mega Millions even if its jackpot sets a record. Before the matrix changes, I played whichever one had the larger jackpot, but I'm tired of the games feuding so I'm staying with my state at all jackpot levels.

Reply #2

LOTTOMIKE — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:36:59 GMT

i think this will be a good poll.i cut down but i still play......

Reply #1

weshar75 — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:35:41 GMT

I play the same as I did before the change. So no change.-weshar75

still playing since the matrix change?

LOTTOMIKE — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:20:42 GMT

how have your purchases changed since the matrix was raised on both powerball and mega millions last year