New pick 7 daily game in Texas

Reply #17

LottoMetro — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 20:37:46 GMT

*Correction to my Lotto Texas table. The overall odds are 1 in 7.9 not 7.6

Texas Triple Chance is actually worth more than Lotto Texas on the first two prize levels (bottom up), then becomes slightly worth less on the next one and about twice as less on the second prize. The Texas Triple Chance jackpot is worth more until Lotto Texas reaches $4,600,000 cash or so.

If you're looking to do breakeven or better, this new game will be the best in their drawings portfolio.

Reply #16

LottoMetro — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 20:08:27 GMT

Have you ever seen a lottery game that wasn't a sucker's bet????

This game and Lotto Texas are in two different categories. The matches are different because instead of matching 6 of 6 as with Lotto Texas, you are matching 7 of 10. Like I mentioned earlier it was a little confusing to calculate the odds, but if you have Excel you can use the HYPGEOM.DIST function. This game is more similiar to the existing All or Nothing game. Nevertheless, I thought it would be interesting to post a chart c... [ More ]

Reply #15

RedStang — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:07:08 GMT

Right. Their desperate or greedy when they have to charge 2$. It's almost impossible just to get 6 nums out of 80 drawn. I only play the 2$ Lucky for Life because the prize is 1k a day. Stick with your State lotto.

Reply #14

Stack47 — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 18:49:06 GMT

Find a Hypergeometric Distribution Calculator and use 55 as the number of items, 10 as the items selected, 7 as the items selected by the player, 7 as the number of items needed to match. This type of calulator is useful for Bingo, Keno, and many lottery games.

The formula for hypergeometric distribution is:

h(x;N;n;k) = [kCx] [N-kCn-x] / [NCn

Reply #13

Jon D — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 18:28:19 GMT

(55 choose 7) / (10 choose 7)

https://www.google.com/search?q=55+choose+7+%2F+10+choose+7

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Reply #12

TooTallLuke — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 18:14:31 GMT

So how do you calculate your true odds when they are doing a 55/10/7? I know that 55/10 = 29,248,649,430 to 1 and 10/7 = 120 to 1. So what formula do you use for 55/10/7

Reply #11

rcbbuckeye — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 17:50:24 GMT

My first thought was the payout for the odds is wacky, considering the $2 cost. Same thing with All or Nothing. I play that one here and there, but I'm about done with it. I getting tired of dropping $2 for the same odds and payouts.

Reply #10

Lucky Loser — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 16:13:49 GMT

Naaaah, think I'll pass on this one...looks like another sucker's game. I'd rather just drop a few dollars on our regular Pick (6) lotto game where when only (6) are matched from a field of (54), you get the millions. And, it's only $1 per play with the choice of an additional $1 for the EXTRA play. This is a winner all the around in terms of BFTB...bang for the buck. Just take a good look at the new payout break down with the EXTRA feature added when matching (3) numbers...you get $13 now inste... [ More ]

Reply #9

Jon D — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 06:08:54 GMT

Nice try, but weak.

The correct answer is that All or Nothing is NOT similar to Keno at all.

Many Keno wagers pay nothing for matching nothing. A 12/24 game has about as much in common with 20/80 Keno as 5/39 or 6/49 lotto. They're all different lotto style games.

Reply #8

LottoMetro — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 05:59:44 GMT

Well for starters, the name is a dead giveaway. All or Nothing originates as a Keno bet in which you must match all the numbers (alternatively, or none) of the numbers to win. This is in just about every glossary on the game. But surely you, the Keno expert, knew that. Also similiar are the number of prize levels and matches required compared to a standard lottery.

Reply #7

Jon D — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 05:50:41 GMT

Yes, what I said was correct, as you readily admitted, both original Keno and the most common format used today is 20/80. Also, I was using more common lottery notation, like 6/49 (D/N) not some weird Keno calculator notation.

Explain again how All or Nothing is similar to Keno

Reply #6

LottoMetro — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 05:41:50 GMT

Not quite correct here. Yes, original keno was 10/80/20 and is the most common format; however, there are other keno formats and the term is broadly used to describe keno-style games. Keno formats use a notation described n/N/D, where n is the numbers chosen by the player, N is the numbers available to draw from, and D is the numbers drawn by the lottery.

Go to any Keno odds calculator and punch in 7/55/10. You will get the odds exactly as presented, which indicates it is a valid keno format.... [ More ]

Reply #5

Jon D — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 05:31:46 GMT

This proposed game is not Keno. And TX All or Nothing is not even remotely Keno.

With this game, they seem to be deliberately trying to avoid creating a Keno game. State lotteries often get sued by casino operators when they try to launch Keno games, as that is a direct competition to a specific casino game, unlike other lotto games. Perhaps they are trying to avoid this, or are already aware of the threat if they tried to do lottery Keno in TX. Lottery quick draw (every 4 minutes) Keno IS es... [ More ]

Reply #4

Stack47 — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 05:08:15 GMT

$2 games seems to be where all the lotteries are going. Some of the games have two sets of prizes, but they are still $2 tickets. Some players like those games because the overall odds are much better. All or Nothing is 1 in 4.5 and Five Card Cash is 1 in 3.66.

Reply #3

Stack47 — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 04:56:18 GMT

The game looks similar to 3 Line Lotto where they drew 6 number plus a bonus number. There was a jackpot for matching all six numbers on one of the three lines and prizes for matching 5 to 10 of your 18 numbers. It was a rolling jackpot starting at $100,000 and matching 10 numbers paid $2000.

https://www.lotterypost.com/game/331/prizes/2012/1/27

Reply #2

rcbbuckeye — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 04:41:40 GMT

Saw this before I went to work this morning. I don't think I'm gonna be interested in this game. Another $2 game, which doesn't surprise me. I think the Texas 2 Step still has the best odds for the jackpot size for only $1.

Reply #1

LottoMetro — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:59:56 GMT

I saw this one. While their other $2 game is similiar to Keno, this one is pretty much Keno (7/55/10). Apparently they want to offer a game that has more chances per play, which is interesting and should bait non-players of the other game. I hated this at first but after running the numbers, the jackpot odds per dollar is better than the other game, the variance is multiples less, and the return is only a few percent worse. Definitely a game to keep an eye on

Here's a table of odds and prizes... [ More ]

New pick 7 daily game in Texas

bobby623 — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:41:53 GMT

The Texas lottery is seeking comments for a new daily draw game, Texas Triple Chance.

To win a $100,000 prize, players must correctly match 7 of 55 numbers.

For $2 fee, players can choose one set, personal or quick pick. Players then get two

additional sets generated by the lottery terminal, for 3 total combinations per ticket.

The lottery will draw 10 numbers from a field of 55 numbers.

Matching 6 numbers pays $500, match 5 pays $25, match 4 pays $5, match 3 pays $2.

Drawings