About the "NEW" Big Game...

Reply #13

Todd — Thu, 21 Mar 2002 16:29:00 GMT

They haven't released that information yet.In fact, I would take the news of 2 extra numbers with a grain of salt. The news story that mentioned the two extra numbers also stated that the new game will start in April, even though the start date is officially set for May 17.The game will definitely undergo changes. Exactly what those changes will be remains unclear.-Todd

Reply #12

Guest — Thu, 21 Mar 2002 15:29:10 GMT

Which part of the Big Game are they adding the 2 numbers too

Reply #9

Abe — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 20:56:35 GMT

..do you know if PlayBigGame.com will be back up by then? I realize everyone's been asking this on the board. But now you've gotten me even more anxious to see it back up. :)Thanks,Abe

Reply #11

Abe — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 20:54:45 GMT

I agree. Plus, most larger states that participate in Powerball or Big Game already have their own smaller games that start at $1million and are much easier to win. That way both types of players are satisfied.

Reply #10

billyloco — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 19:50:18 GMT

Rock where do u live

Reply #8

Todd — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 18:01:26 GMT

(According to the Maryland Lottery Director

Reply #7

therock — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 17:58:19 GMT

Anyone knows when this new begin game will begin

Reply #6

Todd — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 17:49:07 GMT

I think the new game with the big jackpots will be great. The vast majority of lottery games out there ALREADY offer lots of lower-tier prizes that many more people win. I don't think we need another 6/49-type jackpot game.My prediction is that the new game will generate a lot of excitement, with lots of new players. The undeniable fact is that when the jackpot is high, many, many more people play. To me, that means that there is a very large market for a big jackpot game, whereas the lower-priz... [ More ]

Reply #5

Guest — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 17:37:15 GMT

I'd rather have more people win (ie: a winner every two weeks) just $15million.. Than one winner in four months win $500million.More winners means that I, as a player, have more chances to win several millions.

Reply #4

RJOh — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 15:10:02 GMT

I read that article too, but things may not be as bad as all that. For example the odds of winning the jackpot in Biggame now is 1:76,275,360 and if 2 balls are added to the 36 golden balls the odds would change to 1:80,512,880 which is close to the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot (1:80,089,128). In spite of powerball higher odds, biggame has the highest recorded jackpot. It really depend on the lower prizes payout along with the odds that will make the game attractive. If the jackpot is o... [ More ]

Reply #3

annie — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 14:11:40 GMT

Let me think about it! -------NO--- cash3 is a better bet

Reply #2

Todd — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 12:33:49 GMT

Are you telling me that you wouldn't buy a ticket for a $500 million jackpot?-Todd

Reply #1

annie — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 11:36:34 GMT

i AM WITH YOU ON THIS ONE MY MONEY WILL NOT BE SPENT ON THE BG!! SMALLER PRIZERS BUT BETTER ODDS I SAY

About the "NEW" Big Game...

Greg — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 02:35:31 GMT

Hi Everybody,I was very disappointed to hear about the upcoming changes to the Big Game. It is mathematically possible to hit $500 million, said acting Michigan Lottery Director Jim Kipp.Yes, POSSIBLE but is it LIKELY? Not on your life, not with the addition of two or more numbers.Mr. Kipp also said, ...the jackpots will grow very quickly. Sure, by improving the odds in their favor making it even harder for the player to win-- with all due respect to Mr. Kipp-- of course the jackpots will