A Federal Gaming Commission

Reply #11

Stack47 — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:48:18 GMT

I still haven't heard what would be the function or what powers a Federal lottery or gambling commission would have. We can't compare it to the FDA because state lotteries only sell and cash tickets within their respective states. Even with games like Mega Millions where states contribute to a common jackpot, I can buy a MM ticket in Michigan but can't cash it in Ohio, Texas or California.

The Tennessee Lottery called it a mistake and offered to buy back any tickets sold during that time peri... [ More ]

Reply #10

Wintariofan — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:24:47 GMT

The state lotteries should be run by the government directly...whether federal or by the state legislatures so that games can be tax free when you win them. If the governemnt directly ran these games, then they would not have to tax you when you win, they would essentially be taking it when you buy your tickets and advertising jackpots as the true amounts. All lottereis here in Canada are tax free, and you see what lottery dollars have done wherever you go. Every hockey arena, sports complex, ho... [ More ]

Reply #9

time*treat — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:35:32 GMT

Who verifies the verifiers

Reply #8

guesser — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:22:05 GMT

JKING - where is there a game that the grand prize pays 50 cents on the Dollar

Reply #7

ICNUMBERS — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:47:48 GMT

Nope not at all. Looks like we don't need the FDA either with all the meds they pass that cause more side effects than the symptoms that you had 2 start with. C the lottery is like a box of chocolates you never know what there going to pull so with that being said good luck 2 all the lotto players who play strictly by chance bcuz even with a Federal Lottery Commission playing Big Brother for those who don't do there homework they are going to continue to keep getting treated like a step-child.... [ More ]

Reply #6

Stack47 — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:13:26 GMT

And if your picks were always filtered out from winning, it wouldn't matter.

I define random as each number or digit having an equal chance of being drawn so that each combination (whether is was drawn the night before or never drawn) has an equal chance. Now if in fact your state lottery is filtering out some combinations, the drawing is not random so you should take that proof to whoever oversees your state lottery.

I'm not soliciting a lhuge government institution. Just one that verif... [ More ]

Reply #5

JKING — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:05:57 GMT

Hi,

Just a few comments.

1) Do you question if the games are really being operated fairly?

When I buy a lottery ticket, I'm choosing to play by their rules and regulations. If I believed the 50 cent on the dollar payoff is grossly unfair, I'd be stupid to buy a ticket. As long as a large number of people are playing these games and the games are showing a profit, my opinion on fairness is irreverent because nobody is holding a gun to my head and forcing me to buy a lottery ticket.... [ More ]

Reply #4

guesser — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:44:12 GMT

The only thing I want to see is a 'Commission' to verify games are played according to the rules, and games are paid out according to how they said they would pay out.

What this means is, I'd like to see all Lottery games have the numbers pulled from a machine (not computer-generated) in front of a live, public audience. Powerball does that. Somewhat.

The dumb things that bug me are: have you ever bought a raffle ticket where the main prize is something like a big-screen TV, or a weekend v... [ More ]

Reply #3

Coin Toss — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:38:14 GMT

Not sure if there's a Federal Gaming Commmission but read on.

Casino workers must have a gaming card (in Nevada called a Sherriff's card) issued by the state the casino where they work is in. sometimes the casino pays for the background check to get the card, usually they pay and take it out of your paycheck. In the states with river boat casinos, you have to go through the whol process again even if you change jobs and go to another boat in the same state.

People who have had legal proble... [ More ]

Reply #2

Stack47 — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:45:25 GMT

Some public records like drivers licences are covered under the full faith and credit clause in Article IV of the U.S. Constitution; for instance a valid New York drivers license allows New York residences to legally drive in California. State licenses like hunting or fishing are not covered under Article IV because they are designed to do specific things within that state. A New York hunting or fishing license is not valid in California but a New Yorker can purchase a license in California to h... [ More ]

Reply #1

guesser — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:47:03 GMT

IMO the last thing this country needs is yet another 'Federal' and 'Commission'.

Throw enough money at anybody, and they will be just as corrupt as anybody - City, County, State, National or Federal.

Evidence is - look at what has happened to our economy when banking lobbyists got the SEC to change just a few 'rules' a couple of years ago, mainly disclosure and declaration rules.

You also did not define what a 'low percentage pick' is, and you didn't tell us what game(s) in particular y... [ More ]

A Federal Gaming Commission

JKING — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:01:57 GMT

Hi,

Do you think State Lotteries should be policed by a Federal gaming Commission?

Do you question if the games are really being operated fairly?

Isn't the amount of money at stake by driving up Lottery jackpots a motive for manipulation.

Is there an abnormal amount of low percentage picks, statistically speaking, happening in your state?

Do any of the states take the space on there websites to show you their security methods to insure fairness?

All comments are welcome. *S... [ More ]