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Virginia Lottery retailers refuse to sell tickets to draw attention to skill games amendmentReply
So gambling with the lottery is OK, but gambling with a skill game is not? Many times I have seen people scratch games at the counter, buy more, scratch more, buy more, etc. I don't see any distinction between that and pressing buttons on a screen repeatedly. Seeing a distinction between those two things is where I think it turns from a logical debate into a debate on personal choices and of opinion. That's where I draw the line. I don't like arbitrarily preventing people from making choices in
Apr 18, 2024, 10:35 am - Todd - Lottery News

80-year-old Michigan man wins $300,000 in lottery one week after switching to scratch-off gamesNews Story
From draw games to instant games, this longtime player made the switch at the right time By Kate Northrop A dedicated lottery player who exclusively played draw games won a $300,000 top prize on a scratch-off ticket just a week and a half after switching over to playing instant games. An 80-year-old Michigan man was rewarded with his switch from draw games to instant games with a $300,000 top prize on a scratch-off ticket. The winner, who opted to remain anonymous, was at Wolf La
Jul 5, 2024, 9:32 am - Todd - Lottery News

Maine Lottery celebrates 50th anniversaryNews Story
Did you know? Maine helped create the first-ever multi-state lottery organization even before Powerball and Mega Millions By Kate Northrop The Maine Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the release of a new series of instant scratch-off tickets designed to mark the gold milestone. Maine lottery players can now pick up three new scratch-off games, as well as a new Fast Play ticket, from the Lottery's latest series of games celebrating its 50th anniversary. With its inc
Jun 25, 2024, 11:05 am - Todd - Lottery News

Illinois Lottery commemorates 50th anniversaryNews Story
Did you know? Illinois was the first state to air a drawing live on television By Kate Northrop The Illinois Lottery is kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration with new promotions, sweepstakes, and events for players across the state to enjoy. In July, the Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th year in operation by offering Illinois players several new ways to participate in games and more chances to win prizes. The Illinois Lottery started our journey back in July of 1974
Jun 26, 2024, 3:15 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Michigan woman increases usual lottery purchase and wins $4 million lottery prizeReply
If Todd has to scan the ticket to make sure there is nothing missed, then really some of the scratch card games can be hard to determine a winning ticket. Am glad the other non scratch card games are pretty simple to determine a winner.
Aug 26, 2024, 6:00 pm - JustMaybe - Lottery News

Connecticut Lottery launches its first $50 scratch-off ticketNews Story
New game features best overall odds at winning any prize By Kate Northrop The Connecticut Lottery announced the launch of its first $50 scratch-off ticket ever, with the best overall odds of winning any prize in its game repertoire. Lottery players in Connecticut can now try their luck with the Connecticut Lottery's new $50 scratch-off game, the most expensive ticket offered in the state. Previously, ticket prices for instant games in Connecticut ranged from $1 to $30, but that h
Dec 14, 2023, 7:46 am - Todd - Lottery News

Maryland husband calls wife cheap for lottery strategy, but she wins $229,774 using her methodReply
Big difference playing 1.00 and 2.00 games and buying 20.00 and 30.00 scratch off cards to a budget. I fail to see what his problem is with her playing mostly cheaper games. It can't be the lucky numbers she uses at least on that 229k she just won since it was a quick pik. Strange reaction by him.
Nov 10, 2023, 11:50 am - billybucks - Lottery News

Maryland lottery
What's up everyone. And happy mother's day! Is anyone in here from Maryland? I don't know if it's just me. But do there scratch offs seem to be paying out less? Before computer draws. I used to win more buying scratchers. Before when I bought tickets I would atleast recoup some of my money back. Now it seems like little to none. Is this just me? Or are others seem to be experiencing the same? Also what's everyone's thoughts on these computer draw games? And the second tier prizes seem to be lowe
May 12, 2024, 7:28 pm - Justing618 - Lottery Discussion Forum

Ohio woman buys same lottery ticket as customer in front of her, wins $500,000 prizeReply
Scratch offs are different from draw games in that the winning tickets are predetermined. They print so many tickets and distribute them throughout the state, winning a jackpot is like finding a needle in a haystack. It's irrelevant that the winner announced she was going to purchase the next ticket.It could have gone the other way.Its just coincidental that she made the announcement and won
Sep 4, 2024, 9:21 am - Tony Numbers - Lottery News

Pennsylvania woman accused of stealing over $100,000 worth of lottery tickets from one storeReply
Over the last several months, detectives investigated Morris for the alleged theft of instant tickets from the machine. Since she was an administrator for the machine, she reportedly told officials, she had the ability to play scratch-off games without paying for the tickets she received.
Sep 1, 2024, 9:58 am - Sum Buddy - Lottery News