How many hoppers??

Reply #8

Greenfox — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:25:15 GMT

Thanks a bunch jimjwright.

It doesn't matter which state neccessarily. I was basicly needing to know if they run the pre tests in separate hoppers at one after the other, or just used the same one. I found a page for pre-draws for here in NC, but would like to test other states also. So, that will work. I will find that also.

Thanks a bunch

Reply #7

jimjwright — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:50:48 GMT

If you go to the Texas lottery site and navigate to the pick3 section it will show the pre-draws, with the machine and ball sets used. They are very specific on their testing procedures and what will constitute a failed test and the use of alternate machine and ball sets.

Not sure if your looking for a specific state or any state to do your tests against.

Jimmy

Reply #6

Greenfox — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:26:19 GMT

Thank you also, grwurston.

I'll do that also. If i can find anything it will be here I'm sure.

Thanks again.

Reply #5

Greenfox — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:24:54 GMT

Thank you LB for the response.

Im not sure what they're called. LOL. Just the machines they do the draws in. I was thinking they have multiple sets and run all of them. For backups and such. I don't know exactly.

I know here, they have what looks like one large container for the 3 and 4 and each is separated with the balls 0-9 in each. I figure it out.

Thank you though.

Reply #4

Greenfox — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:20:49 GMT

Hi sully16,

Thank you for the response. That's probably what I'll have to do. It's just for a little experiment.

Thank you much

Reply #3

grwurston — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:29:48 GMT

Try doing a search for PRE DRAWS. This may answer your questions.

Reply #2

LottoBoner — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:29:30 GMT

I dont think they use hoppers in the sense of a production facility where you just throw everything in the top.

In NY, for the pick 5 games, they put the numbers in plastic or glass columns in a particular order that rotates from draw to draw.

The pick 3 has all the numbers put in a round chamber, so i dont think they use 'hoppers' per se.

Reply #1

sully16 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:25:10 GMT

Maybe you could write you state lottery and find out, I am sure things vary from state to state.

How many hoppers??

Greenfox — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:43:56 GMT

I was just going over some of my stuff. I got to noticing a few things and had a question.

I know they use so many hoppers. Some to test with i think and one that they show and do the actual draws with live.

I think they test with some. It may be that they test them to make sure they all work correctly. No balls get stuck, the air blows and such.

I was just curious to know if they had a certain amount for the 3 and 4 games and if anyone knew how many.

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