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It's a sad goodbye 😔Reply
An interesting aspect is that if the number of ticket sales increases significantly, it could indirectly change the behavior of Powerball jackpots. Possible effects include: potentially higher average jackpots; more drawings ending with at least one jackpot winner; rollover cycles that may differ from those observed in the past. This could influence when many players choose to buy tickets, even though it does not change the numbers that are drawn. My conclusion I see this a
Jul 21, 2026, 3:45 pm - tokecap - Lottery Discussion Forum

Are you playing Mega Millions with the $5.00 per play?Reply
Curious where the regulars land: is the multiplier value enough to justify 2.5x the ticket price, or does it just price out the casual players who drove ticket volume? I would consider myself a regular MM player. I do not focus a lot on the crazy odds of winning, that doesn't help me I am driven more by the fun of planning for a win, the immediate impact that would have on me and my family line and also a desire to prove to myself that not all lottery winners are dumb losers .
Jul 18, 2026, 2:14 pm - JustMaybe - Lottery Discussion Forum

Are you playing Mega Millions with the $5.00 per play?Reply
So a slow climb to a billion is arguably the game working as designed, not underperforming. Not really design, but I think MM was hoping that ticket sales wouldn't have dropped as much as they did. They're making more money on each drawing for a given jackpot, but it has now been over 18 months since their last jackpot over $1 billion. While I think they hoped for more ticket sales, I think both games are designed to occasionally produce the larger than average jackpots that results in unus
Jul 19, 2026, 5:38 pm - KY Floyd - Lottery Discussion Forum

How do you actually pick your numbers?Reply
Even though the sample size is small (52 valid votes), the results showcase a classic behavioral split between complete detachment and the illusion of control. 1. The Dominance of Convenience: Quick Picks (34.6%) With over a third of the votes, letting the machine decide is the most popular option. Psychologically and mathematically, this makes perfect sense: No decision fatigue: Choosing numbers is tedious, especially for regular players. Preventing human bias: Humans are notorio
Jul 17, 2026, 8:49 am - tokecap - Lottery Discussion Forum

Maryland man nearly gave away winning $50,000 lottery ticketNews Story
Winner was ready to give it away without a second thought By Kate Northrop A Maryland man almost gave away a winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 had it not been for a last-second intervention. A Maryland resident is grateful that he just barely avoided giving away a $50,000 lottery ticket in a trade that would have been rather unequal. Air Force veteran John Hamilton Jr. had a $40 debt to settle with his friend, and thanks to his wife, he avoided a wildly lopsided deal. He e
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Ohio widow listened to voice that told her to change course, wins $30,000 lottery prizeNews Story
Uncanny but touching experience leads to winning the lottery again By Kate Northrop An Ohio widow was stunned after a familiar voice led her to alter her course home to pick up a $30,000 winning lottery ticket. After listening to a voice in her head that encouraged her to skip the direct route home and make a stop along the way, an Ohio woman won $30,000 in the lottery. June is a difficult month for Ohio resident Angie. June 16 marked her wedding anniversary to Steve, her husband
Jul 16, 2026, 9:35 am - Todd - Lottery News