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Verifying California Lottery WinnersReply
Driveabizness....here is what I think happens in California, do you agree? Self Check: these devices display something like: Congratulations, Winner See Retailer. They do not, if I recall correctly, give an amount, just that you have a winning ticket. I think this is what you meant about inquiring without validating. Retailer Check: the retailer runs the ticket through the standard lottery machine. There is, or should be, a window where the customer can see what the machine displays
Nov 3, 2006, 3:33 pm - CA LotteryGuy - Lottery News

Having a lottery machine: Now that's the ticketReply
I don't think anyone would be stupid enough to purchase tickets if they weren't on the original roll of tickets. Even if a retailer knew there was a winner on the roll, he would have to undo the roll to scan it and tear out the winning tickets and that would be obvious to any player.A retailer wouldn't make much if he cashed in tickets for a 20% discount since he would probably be in that tax bracket unless it was a way to laundry dirty money. I would think he would only offer 50% of its valu
Dec 27, 2005, 1:16 pm - RJOh - Lottery News

Arizona Lottery tracks down real winner after ticket stolenReply
Once again, another case of where you should NEVER give your tickets to a retailer IF YOU HAVEN'T CHECKED THEM FIRST!!!!
Nov 11, 2005, 7:31 am - NoCompLotto! - Lottery News

Lottery fight brewing in MassachusettsReply
What if there is actual video surveillance that shows the guy who bought the $600 worth of tickets, scratching them and then tossing a bunch of them in the trash and leaving. Then two minutes later, the tape would show this other guy going through the trash and retrieving the tickets.I know that tickets are a bearer instrument and in my opinion the 82-year-old man should get to keep ALL of the $1 million. But, the way court systems are these days and who knows what kind of jury can be selected
Oct 19, 2005, 2:51 pm - Rolling - Lottery News

New Mexico Lottery still looking for $93 million Powerball winnerNews Story
New Mexico Lottery officials have announced that Wednesday night's $93.4 million winning Powerball ticket was sold at a retailer in the metropolitan Albuquerque area.Additional information about the retailer is not being released at this time.No one claiming the prize had come to Lottery headquarters in Albuquerque by the time offices closed for the weekend late Friday afternoon.Additionally, no credible calls were received from an individual or individuals claiming to have the winning ticket. T
Aug 12, 2005, 10:31 pm - Todd - Lottery News

One lottery ticket wins $205 million Mega Millions jackpotReply
25K here in GA to the retailer that sells the winning MM or Lotto South jackpot ticket...2K only in Michigan?...what a ripoff!
Apr 25, 2005, 12:27 pm - paki - Lottery News

Lottery lightning strikes twice for NJ store ownerReply
If I were a retailer I would prefer the chance of getting paid good on a big winner and having 5% opposed to the 6%.
Apr 22, 2005, 10:32 pm - qutgnt - Lottery News

Attempted cash-in of stolen lottery tickets brings arrestsReply
That's why you never buy tickets from a friend and buy them yourself from a authorized lottery retailer.
Mar 22, 2005, 12:58 pm - jsk2001 - Lottery News

Internet lottery sales one step closer in GeorgiaNews Story
Georgia took its first step towards allowing lottery players to purchase tickets over the Internet.The Georgia House approved a measure Thursday that would allow the Georgia Lottery to set up online accounts for Internet lottery ticket purchases. In this manner, players could use debit cards to instruct a computer to play their favorite numbers, without visiting a traditional retailer.Under the plan, players would go to an existing lottery retailer and fill out an application, where they'd have
Mar 14, 2005, 12:54 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Oregon Lottery rate cut has fierce opposition and supportNews Story
Oregon Lottery Director Dale Penn, seeking to capture millions of additional dollars for schools and other state programs, on Tuesday proposed a nearly 50 percent rate cut for retailers offering the lottery's new electronic slot machines.The rate cut, the biggest proposed by a lottery director since the state first ventured into electronic gambling 13 years ago, was cheered by school advocates who complain that bars, taverns and restaurants have been making excess profits off the lottery.But the
Feb 17, 2005, 10:03 am - Todd - Lottery News