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Mega Millions and Powerball RaceReply
Where are they putting the additional unexpected $2M in sales? They're putting it in the same places as every other $5 in sales. They skim half off the top and the rest goes into the prize pools. The ads are only for estimated jackpots, and higher sales increase it. They're not going to change the advertised amount unless sales are substantially higher than expected, and if you got those numbers from the site that shall not be named (which you must have, because the Texas worksheet doesn't
Sep 20, 2025, 12:35 am - KY Floyd - Lottery Discussion Forum

Michigan Lottery announces Bonus Draws Daily 4 promotionNews Story
Chance to win larger prizes in daily draw game this month By Kate Northrop The Michigan Lottery has announced an upcoming Bonus Draws promotion for its Daily 4 in-state draw game, which will give players an additional chance to win larger prizes during some special drawings. The Bonus Draws promotion for the Michigan Lottery's Daily 4 game, which is local to the state of Michigan, will start this September. Starting Sept. 1, Bonus Draws will be announced during certain midday and
Aug 29, 2025, 9:11 am - Todd - Lottery News

Maryland's Multi Match odds are variableReply
This is an interesting game. I've started some calculations but it will be awhile before I can finish it. This is what I have so far: Probability of getting zero duplicates (all 18 numbers are distinct) = 4.6%. If this happens, the maximum you can win in the second tier is 6 of 18 for $7. Probability of getting one pair = 19.1%. The maximum win in the second tier is 7 of 18 for $20. Probability of getting two pairs = 30.1%. The maximum win in the second tier is 8 of 18 for $100.
Aug 16, 2025, 2:30 am - Tucker Black - Lottery Discussion Forum

North Carolina woman bursts out crying after birthdays net her $336,635 Cash 5 lottery jackpotNews Story
Jackpot winner has whimsical plans for spending prize By Kate Northrop A North Carolina woman couldn't stop the tears from flowing after she learned that her lottery numbers based on family birthdays won her a $336,635 Cash 5 jackpot. Using family birthdays for lottery numbers was the way to go for one North Carolina woman, who burst out in tears when she found out she won $336,635 in Cash 5. Barbara Burris of Charlotte sticks to using her own personal numbers when she purchases
Aug 13, 2025, 8:17 am - Todd - Lottery News

Millionaire for Life multi-state lottery game to replace Cash4Life and Lucky for Life in FebruaryReply
Game Comparison Lucky for Life (5/48 + 1/18) IA $2.00 Match Prize Amount Odds 5 + 1 $7,000 a week for life 1 in 30,821,472.0 or $365,242.50 per year for life 5 + 0 $25,000 a year for life 1 in 1,813,027.8 4 + 1 $5,000 1 in 143,355.7 4 + 0 $200 1 in 8,432.7 3 + 1 $150 1 in 3,413.2 3 + 0 $20 1 in 200.8 2 + 1 $25 1 in 249.7 2 + 0 $3 1 in 14.7 1 + 1 $6 1 in 49.9 0 + 1 $4 1 in 32.0 Millionaire for Life (5/58 + 1/5) $
Jan 30, 2026, 10:28 am - JADELottery - Lottery News

It's a sad goodbye 😔Reply
I like your perspective on it all. Maybe the changes dynamics may end up making it even more interesting. Sometimes you never know the outcome of an action until you take it. I continue to play because like you said the odds remain the same.
Jul 21, 2026, 5:45 pm - JustMaybe - Lottery Discussion Forum

NY Dream TeamReply
8 all even Correction 2 All ODDS.... 317 979 GOT SOME CATCHING UP TO DO....
Jul 11, 2026, 11:09 pm - Andrew1209 - Pick 3 Forum

Powerball lottery tickets go on sale in the UK on July 21Reply
It's too bad the execs at pb couldn't make the odds a little better for 5x and 10x. Would it really hurt there bottom line? Also maybe increase the cutoff to 300 mil rather than 150 mil? Just saying. Have a shaggy day! ShagE3
Jul 9, 2026, 9:23 pm - ShagE3 - Lottery News

Mega Millions and Powerball RaceReply
Fun race to watch. If I'm betting on which one gets caught first, I'd actually lean Powerball purely on cadence - three draws a week vs two means more chances to roll AND more chances to die. Mega's been the slow burner since the format change (1 in 290.5M vs PB's 1 in 292.2M, so basically identical odds per line now), but fewer draws per week means MM jackpots age slower. The thing I always watch in these races is ticket-sales elasticity - once either one crosses ~$800M the casual money flo
Jul 8, 2026, 10:05 pm - NumberCruncher2 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Pennsylvania Supreme Court outlaws skill gamesReply
As I said before... If they can't get their cut they ban it. When are we going to stand up against this tyranny? I have written my governor regarding banning SC casino's and the lack of other gaming options except the 33% RTP Tennessee Lottery. Along with no clarity regarding payouts and consolidated odds with scratch off tickets citing Texas Lottery as an example. Holding my breath for a meaningful response. Wish me luck.
Jun 25, 2026, 2:22 am - adamc224 - Lottery News