Powerball Part Computer, Down Grade Report Card.

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JADELottery — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:18:49 GMT

Actually, I beg to differ on this one. The Power Play does determine if you win or not. It determines if you win a larger prize or not. By your logic, a person winning a $20,000 Power Play prize is no different than a person winning a $50,000 Power Play prize; a difference of $30,000. I'd call that extra $30,000 prize a win determined by the Power Play. Wouldn't say

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Todd — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:01:56 GMT

Nah, Power Play is just a multiplier, not part of the drawing results, just a prize thing. It does not determine if you win or not.

While I think it is preferrable to use some mechanical device to choose the Power Play, to me it is not a terrible use for a computer, since it does not affect the outcome of the game.

Reply #1

Shawn67 — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:20:20 GMT

Powerball Part Computer, Down Grade Report Card.

JADELottery — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:17:09 GMT

Todd,

Now that Powerball has introduced the Computer Generated Power Play Number, I suggest you Down Grade all of the Powerball States in your State Lottery Report Card.