New California Lotto Player!! HELP PLEASE!

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DaveH3 — Tue, 25 May 2010 19:12:00 GMT

Actually, I think there are a few simple strategies you can use.....mostly to keep you from losing money on tickets that don't have the same potential as others:

1) ALWAYS check the states website for overall odds on each ticket. All tickets are NOT created equal; even at the same price point. I play in PA quite often and if you look at the overall odds for some different games at the same price point, you'll find that there is sometimes a marginal difference in the overall odds. I say go to... [ More ]

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tiggs95 — Thu, 20 May 2010 02:35:39 GMT

Luck of the draw ...Yeeeeeessss..

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rdgrnr — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:27:21 GMT

I mostly agree with lottolaughs but I occasionally buy them when it's a new game that has just come out. Especially a million dollar game or other big buck game because I think they throw some big winners out there early to pump up publicity for the game.

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lottolaughs — Thu, 06 May 2010 03:20:34 GMT

Hi Boobert,welcome to the LP :)

There really is no strategy when it comes to playing scratchers. It basically is the luck of the draw so to speak. Where you buy them, when you buy them..... doesn't matter. In my opinion they are a waste of money. Over the years the most I won was $100 but most were free ticket ones, big whoop! They are frustrating after awhile and I'm sure you will tire of them in the long run. The crosswords are fun, used to play those a lot. But at $3.00 a pop, I'd rather b... [ More ]

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BOOBERT — Sun, 02 May 2010 23:24:30 GMT

I usually buy $3 dollar tickets with a 6-9 dollar loss limit. i usually play the crossword puzzle tickets and the most ive won was 10 bucks...

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vjohnson8 — Sun, 02 May 2010 23:12:19 GMT

Your favorite gas station, good luck val8

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Set4life — Sun, 02 May 2010 23:04:21 GMT

1.How much can you afford? my personal fav is $1:)

2. Your local deli

3.Right now.

You welcome

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BOOBERT — Sun, 02 May 2010 22:47:36 GMT

Anyone

New California Lotto Player!! HELP PLEASE!

BOOBERT — Sun, 02 May 2010 21:33:15 GMT

Okay so i'm a young new player from Southern California and have lots to learn about playing scratch off tickets. I have had some success and know very little about playing scratchers. I was wondering if i can PLEASE get some expert advise to maximize my profits and have more success (I said please :D ). Your help will be highly appreciated.

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