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When do you see a matrix change?

This year

[ 3 ]

[ 33.3% ]

2007

[ 0 ]

[ 0.0% ]

2008

[ 0 ]

[ 0.0% ]

2009

[ 1 ]

[ 11.1% ]

2010

[ 0 ]

[ 0.0% ]

2011

[ 1 ]

[ 11.1% ]

2012

[ 1 ]

[ 11.1% ]

2013

[ 0 ]

[ 0.0% ]

2014 or later

[ 0 ]

[ 0.0% ]

Never

[ 3 ]

[ 33.3% ]

Total valid votes

[ 9 ]

Discarded votes

[ 1 ]

CASH Only

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May 17, 2006, 12:15 pm

Florida Lotto has had only TWO matrixes, 6/49 and 6/53. Florida won't be going multi-state until next year. I will be leaving for Florida five months from today (10/17).
Just6ntlc

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May 17, 2006, 12:42 pm

CASH Only, when did Florida start the 6/49 matrix? 6/53 matrix? My vote is at the end of this year, Florida will change its matrix to 6/56 or start a bonus game like 5/48+1/40 to win a jackpot.
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May 17, 2006, 12:44 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Just6ntlc on May 17, 2006
CASH Only, when did Florida start the 6/49 matrix? 6/53 matrix? My vote is at the end of this year, Florida will change its matrix to 6/56 or start a bonus game like 5/48+1/40 to win a jackpot.
I believe Florida Lotto began in 1988, but I'm not 100% sure. I don't remember when it went to the current matrix. BTW the last time I was in Florida in 1983, you couldn't buy tickets along I-95 south of Maryland.
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May 17, 2006, 4:27 pm

No. Florida is not big into changing things, especially when it's as popular as Lotto. They got quite a bit of complaints when they swtiched to the current matrix, and I don't think want to risk losing sales.

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rdc137

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May 17, 2006, 4:38 pm

Quote: Originally posted by CASH Only on May 17, 2006
Florida Lotto has had only TWO matrixes, 6/49 and 6/53. Florida won't be going multi-state until next year. I will be leaving for Florida five months from today (10/17).
Did Florida make an announcement on going multi-state? Why did they back out of Powerball a few years ago?
Tnplayer805

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May 17, 2006, 8:05 pm

Quote: Originally posted by rdc137 on May 17, 2006
Quote: Originally posted by CASH Only on May 17, 2006
Florida Lotto has had only TWO matrixes, 6/49 and 6/53. Florida won't be going multi-state until next year. I will be leaving for Florida five months from today (10/17).
Did Florida make an announcement on going multi-state? Why did they back out of Powerball a few years ago?
Jeb Bush.

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Tnplayer805

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May 17, 2006, 8:08 pm

I hope FL doesn't change the Matrix or add a "BOGUS" Ball. I'm happy with Lotto. If you want to play something with a bonus ball it's called Mega Money. Didn't we learn that Instate lotto games and Bonus balls don't match when texas flopped?

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rdc137

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May 17, 2006, 8:12 pm

Tell that to New York, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia.
CASH Only

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May 18, 2006, 10:15 am

Quote: Originally posted by Tnplayer805 on May 17, 2006
Quote: Originally posted by rdc137 on May 17, 2006
Quote: Originally posted by CASH Only on May 17, 2006
Florida Lotto has had only TWO matrixes, 6/49 and 6/53. Florida won't be going multi-state until next year. I will be leaving for Florida five months from today (10/17).
Did Florida make an announcement on going multi-state? Why did they back out of Powerball a few years ago?
Jeb Bush.
Fortunately Florida will have a new governor next year. Whoever takes over better be in favor of a multi-state game.
Tnplayer805

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May 18, 2006, 11:55 am

For some reason I can't see FL going multistate. Their "Lotto" game is their pride and joy. If they take on a multistate game it might hurt sales. I think that will be a factor.
If they do go multistate and go with powerball... That would mean another possible matrix change. NC and FL would add so much to the game.

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ryanm

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May 18, 2006, 11:59 am

Powerball needs Florida.
JimmySand9

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May 18, 2006, 10:11 pm

Quote: Originally posted by CASH Only on May 18, 2006
Quote: Originally posted by Tnplayer805 on May 17, 2006
Quote: Originally posted by rdc137 on May 17, 2006
Quote: Originally posted by CASH Only on May 17, 2006
Florida Lotto has had only TWO matrixes, 6/49 and 6/53. Florida won't be going multi-state until next year. I will be leaving for Florida five months from today (10/17).
Did Florida make an announcement on going multi-state? Why did they back out of Powerball a few years ago?
Jeb Bush.
Fortunately Florida will have a new governor next year. Whoever takes over better be in favor of a multi-state game.
If a Democrat is elected, it's almost certain. But that's not to say a Republican governor won't bring it in either, it just isn't as likely. Let me tell you, if Bill McBride was elected in 2002, Florida would have had Powerball for a while now.

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May 19, 2006, 2:00 pm

Quote: Originally posted by JimmySand9 on May 18, 2006
Quote: Originally posted by CASH Only on May 18, 2006
Quote: Originally posted by Tnplayer805 on May 17, 2006
Quote: Originally posted by rdc137 on May 17, 2006
Quote: Originally posted by CASH Only on May 17, 2006
Florida Lotto has had only TWO matrixes, 6/49 and 6/53. Florida won't be going multi-state until next year. I will be leaving for Florida five months from today (10/17).
Did Florida make an announcement on going multi-state? Why did they back out of Powerball a few years ago?
Jeb Bush.
Fortunately Florida will have a new governor next year. Whoever takes over better be in favor of a multi-state game.
If a Democrat is elected, it's almost certain. But that's not to say a Republican governor won't bring it in either, it just isn't as likely. Let me tell you, if Bill McBride was elected in 2002, Florida would have had Powerball for a while now.
Florida needs to get into PB before it becomes submerged and/or too hot to live due to global warming.
Tnplayer805

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May 20, 2006, 12:48 am

How are you going to win if you don't play?
CASH Only

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May 21, 2006, 1:33 pm

With hurricane season coming, there probably will be a drawing in the next few months that starts at only $2 million, or with a $2 million rollover. Another reason Florida needs to go multi-state.

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