Why don't WAWA stores sell lottery tickets?

Reply #30

pacattack05 — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:47:10 GMT

By the way, since Pac insists we stick to the subject, none of the Fresh Markets sell lottery tickets, at least here in Florida.

They do sell tix, but I don't buy them there because everything in there is so expensive, and lottery tickets are also. They're 2 bucks a piece. That should be against the paw.

Reply #29

jarasan — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:38:03 GMT

Thanks. You are right. jarasan

Reply #28

jarasan — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:35:55 GMT

The fact that they sell highly addictive stuff yet they won't sell lottery tickets because it is deemed morally offensive. The hypocrisy of these merchants, the thread took a turn to caffeine and creamer So sorry. The closest WAWA to me is over thirty miles away in any direction, cause they don't open stores where the rent or property values are high and it takes away from their allmighty profit margin. jarasan

P.S. Basmati rice in coffee

Reply #27

justxploring — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:35:37 GMT

Don't worry about it. That's the way I feel about mayonnaise. I cannot stomach the substitutes and I only cook with real butter. You might live on no fat/no sugar/no cholesterol everything and get hit by a falling meteorite.

By the way, since Pac insists we stick to the subject, none of the Fresh Markets sell lottery tickets, at least here in Florida.

Reply #26

jarasan — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:28:29 GMT

No, they don't. I just thought that trans. fat was the bad one, but from prior reading and having heard that movie popcorn used palm oil to pop it was like eating glue for your arteries. So I figure you are right it, is a bait and switch, a red-herring, the way they sell this delicious stuff. So in my attempt to quit the hazel creamer I am trying hazelnut flavored coffee, it is not even close to the deliciousness of Intl. Del. creamer. Oh well. jarasan

Reply #25

pacattack05 — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:15:50 GMT

May I ask what this has to do with stores not selling tix?....LOL

I love Hazelnut too, but....

I actually like Basmati rice better....

Reply #24

justxploring — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:08:59 GMT

I like to read nutritional facts on the label. Too bad they don't show comparisons.

1 tablespoon of Intl Del hazelnut creamer has 0 grams of trans fat

A cup of lowfat milk (per the bottle I have in front of me) contains 0g trans fat

A tablespoon of Int Del hazelnut creamer has 2 grams of fat

A cup of grade A lowfat milk (1%) contains total fat = 2.5g

It's sort of like a box of cereal saying no plutonium

You can look on every box of cereal and none of them contain... [ More ]

Reply #23

jarasan — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:34:30 GMT

I think I am addicted to International Delight hazelnut creamer in my coffee. I looked at the label recently and it says 0 grams trans fat, yet it has palm oil in it. Each tablespoon has 45 cals. so each bottle is 2880 cals. I gotta quit this stuff. Coffee used to taste just fine with a little milk, but these chain coffees needed a little help to smooth them out and I think that is where I got hooked on the hazelnut creamer. I know I can quit but it is going to be tough, I need caffeine one w... [ More ]

Reply #22

justxploring — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:34:01 GMT

I have to agree with this statement. In some cases, stores are hypocritical but they still should be able to uphold what they consider to be their corporate values and image.

Reply #21

justxploring — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:57:23 GMT

Pac writes: I keep forgetting that Mobil is now BP. Duh!!!! It's like the turn of the new year, I keep writing 2006 in 2007,,,LOL ( Not anymore, but in the beginning..LOL)

I think all of the mobils changed at once, but I'm not sure. Meaning within a 500 mile radius, or the nation????

No, Pac. I don't think there was a change in Florida, just the local owner. Mobil merged with Exxon a few years ago, although their stations still have the Mobil signs. Then British Petroleum (BP) merged... [ More ]

Reply #20

KY Floyd — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 06:42:36 GMT

A manager on duty may have access to a safe with a bit of change, but unless each manager is responsible for making a bank deposit during their shift there's no reason for all managers to have access to the drop safe. I can't think of anything besides paying lottery tikets that would require having much cash available,and most stores won't see big payouts very often.

Reply #19

MegaWinner — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:38:38 GMT

I buy tickets from ACME, Shoprite, Pathmark, and WEGMAN'S all the time. I think Genaurdi's sells tickets too.

Reply #18

pacattack05 — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:46:00 GMT

I wonder if they sell beer and cigarettes.

Reply #17

pacattack05 — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:44:15 GMT

By the way...I'm surprised no one mentioned the fact that you can go to any supermarket that sells tix, and they always have cash on hand.

Reply #16

TheGameGrl — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:26:19 GMT

What if I were to tell some of ya folks that there are actually companies that survive by maintaining a regional philosophy that gaming goes against their corporate values. Wawa's happens to be one of them. They do not contribute to the gambling community and are advocates to remain clear of such a label. Just as McDonalds will never sell alcohol or get a liquor license simply to draw in more customers. Its a business ethics decisions and one that hasnt hindered their overall sales. Each compa... [ More ]

Reply #15

pacattack05 — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:20:40 GMT

I keep forgetting that Mobil is now BP. Duh!!!! It's like the turn of the new year, I keep writing 2006 in 2007,,,LOL ( Not anymore, but in the beginning..LOL)

I think all of the mobils changed at once, but I'm not sure. Meaning within a 500 mile radius, or the nation????

If you've ever been in the bathroom of the one on BB road, west of 41, you'll see a sign put up that says Smile...make everyone wonder what you're up to . I love that phrase...LOL

I've used that phrase a few times wh... [ More ]

Reply #14

Stack47 — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:07:13 GMT

I'm betting it's a corporate problem because probably all the gas station mini-mart chains in Ohio sell lottery tickets.

Reply #13

Stack47 — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:01:22 GMT

As RJ explained, lottery retailers cash tickets less than $599. When you hit the Pick-4 straight a lottery retailer will fill out a W2 form along with a voucher from the lottery terminal that you take to a designated bank. The form must be notarized and the bank I went to provided that service.

Ohio has a backup bet that includes straight and box so you don't want to use that if the winning amount exceeds $599 or you will have to pay taxes on it. I was told you don't have to pay taxes on mult... [ More ]

Reply #12

four4me — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:24:51 GMT

sorry! my bad! thanks for clearing that up.

Reply #11

justxploring — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:46:47 GMT

You noticed that too, huh? I wonder if the station on 41 is company owned or franchised. The gas station on the Beach Rd was a Mobil at one time (now a BP/Amoco) and it was owned by the same man who owns 2 other stations in Naples. (the ones with the free air pumps that say to air is human) They are also no longer Mobil stations. Anyway, none of those stations sold lottery tickets so it might be up to the franchise owner

Reply #10

RJOh — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:13:32 GMT

You can't cash a regular lottery ticket at an Ohio bank. Your winning ticket of $600 or more have to be verified by a retailer who will print out a verification ticket and give you an application for a W-G tax form which has to be filled in and taken to an approved bank to get cash. The bank charges a $10-$15 fee for their service.

*Ohio Wal-Mart stores don't sell lottery tickets either but similar stores like Miejers do.

Reply #9

four4me — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:50:52 GMT

If you live in Ohio you can cash tickets at a bank why bother to go some place that might not have the cash.

Reply #8

Todd — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:20 GMT

That is really interesting, thank you for finding that out and posting it!

That answer they gave you seems a bit strange, as lottery green machines just add more profit for stores, and actually bring lots of NEW customers to the store, who then go on to buy other things, like milk, Coke, etc. That's why the convenience store lobby groups are so opposed to online lottery sales -- they would lose a lot of customer traffic.

Reply #7

MegaWinner — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:46:02 GMT

I hear you but when I was 16, I used to work at WAWA. There is ALWAYS at least a clerk, and a manager on duty. The MOD should be able to handle stuff like that if the clerk doesn't. Also, this doesn't stop 7/11 or any other store from selling tickets. I honestly think their excuse is pretty lame.

Reply #6

Stack47 — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:41:27 GMT

It depends on the state's conditions and requirement but it looks like WAWA was unable to meet them; maybe because WAWA didn't want to properly teach their clerks how to run a lottery terminal. From a player's view, gas stations are probably the best place to buy lottery tickets but probably the worst place to cash in winning tickets. I'm not putting the blame solely on the clerks because confusing store policies and player ignorance contributes too.

The other night I saw a sign next to the l... [ More ]

Reply #5

ToJo76* — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:14:07 GMT

These stores are nowhere near new! They've been around forever. Once I got old enough to play lottery, that was one of the first places I went. I was super shocked that it wasn't available.

Reply #4

pacattack05 — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:59:58 GMT

With a name like BOW WOW WOW.....

Reply #3

JimmySand9 — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:57:12 GMT

Ugh, I hear you loud and clear. There's a Wawa not too far from here, and a lot of times that's the only store I can get to. It really is BS that they don't sell lottery, whatever happened to The customer is always right

Reply #2

pacattack05 — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:41:14 GMT

For many years here in Southwest Florida, Mobil gas stations didn't have any lottery machines, and all of a sudden, about a year ago they decided to start them. I never asked them why, but I figure it wasn't worth the trouble considering they only make about 8 cents on the dollar.

Most franchises that open up for the first time, even a major chain brand, have to first sell a certain amount of scratch-offs to pay for the machine.

Are these stores new, or have they been around for a while... [ More ]

Reply #1

MegaWinner — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:16:58 GMT

I did call and they said in so many words that lottery players get in the way of their regular players. They said that theywant people to come to WAWA to buy WAWA products, not the lottery.

They said people were coming in just to play the lottery and thats it.

I told them that was a stupid move to take the lottery out and that is why I hardly go to their stores anymore.

Why don't WAWA stores sell lottery tickets?

MegaWinner — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:53:48 GMT

I don't understand. In the Northeast, there is a WAWA (equivalent to 7-11 but with gas stations) almost every 5 miles. I've always wondered why they don't have green machines. Anyone know why? I suppose I could just call myself but I have to do some other things first. In the mean time, anyone care to answer