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• dvdiva

  

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  Left the other for people who don't like the options.
  
  Washington state had a double the jackpot for $1 for lotto as a promotion. So the jackpot would be 20 million instead of 10 million if you had spent that extra dollar. Normally I don't spend more money to win a larger amount for the smaller prizes but I thought that was worth it. Ironically the largest winner during the promotion did not spend that dollar and won only 10 million - still a nice amount but I'll bet he wishes he had spent the extra dough.
• qutgnt

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  Does it double all the prizes?  Still a low proposition bet I am sure.
• CASH Only

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  qutgnt:

  Good question.
• CASH Only

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  It appears any upcoming changes to Mega Millions would keep it at $1 per play.
• Rick G

  

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  I don't waste the first dollar on high odds games so I'd hardly throw a second buck into it.

  I voted "other".

  The lower tier prizes are a ripoff anyway so doubling the payoffs on them still wouldn't make it worth it.

  Winning the jackpot in high odds games is like trying to break open a walnut with a spaghetti noodle.  So if you use two spaghetti noodles it's not any easier.  You'd be better off eating the noodles, cracking the walnut open with a nutcracker and at least you'd get some carbs and protein out of it.  

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• four4me

  

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  I would if the pot was in the ten million range. ya just never know it could be your numbers that win.
• kbcherokee

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by Rick G on February 9, 2005
  

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  I don't waste the first dollar on high odds games so I'd hardly throw a second buck into it.

  I voted "other".

  The lower tier prizes are a ripoff anyway so doubling the payoffs on them still wouldn't make it worth it.

  Winning the jackpot in high odds games is like trying to break open a walnut with a spaghetti noodle.  So if you use two spaghetti noodles it's not any easier.  You'd be better off eating the noodles, cracking the walnut open with a nutcracker and at least you'd get some carbs and protein out of it.  

  
  

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  Ugh... Maybe you need to let Noodles "harden" a little before you try to crack Walnut.

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• Maverick

  

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  I voted yes, since it would be an unforced option. I would double the jackpot for $1, only if I felt REALLY good with my number pick/s.
• CASH Only

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  The lower tier prizes in NY Lotto are a ripoff.
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  Doubling a jackpot would be risky for a lottery.
• DoctorEw220

  

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  not if you double the price.

  I've redone my website.  Go to www.dr-ew.com.  I kept a lot of the old stuff, and I've added some new stuff.  Look for more new stuff in the coming weeks.
• CASH Only

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  I don't see another lottery doubling the jackpot.
• TNPATL

  

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  I would actually do it. Not a bad idea.
• Tnplayer805

  

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  Yes. I would pony out more for a double jackpot.
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  Looks like it won't happen in PA Unlucky for Life.