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the new game three line lotto is RNG.could this lead to kentucky eventually going RNG on all games?

yes

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[ 7 ]

[ 28.0% ]

maybe not sure

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LOTTOMIKE

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Apr 13, 2007, 5:58 am

the new game three line lotto is RNG.could this lead to kentucky eventually going RNG on all games? lets hope not.what do you think??
tnlotto1

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Apr 13, 2007, 7:02 am

Quote: Originally posted by LOTTOMIKE on Apr 13, 2007
the new game three line lotto is RNG.could this lead to kentucky eventually going RNG on all games? lets hope not.what do you think??

when tennesse got powerball i had a feeling ky might try something different to make up for the loss of money so i voted "yes" mike
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Apr 13, 2007, 11:54 am

I discarded my vote because there is no "I HOPE NOT" option.

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Native American Eagle Sun

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Apr 13, 2007, 6:12 pm

That's what happen in WI. They introduced the Bader 5 Computer Generated Numbers game; then shortly after, they all were switched over Computer Generated Numbers.
On a side note, we need to stop using the RNG (Random Number Generator) misnomer when referring to CGN (Computer Generated Numbers) until the state proves by disclosing of the software and hardware used to create these numbers. If you can't test the experiment, and they are experiments in random selection, then you cannot say without a doubt the numbers you are getting are truly random.

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KyMystikal

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Apr 14, 2007, 5:03 am

Quote: Originally posted by LOTTOMIKE on Apr 13, 2007
the new game three line lotto is RNG.could this lead to kentucky eventually going RNG on all games? lets hope not.what do you think??

I don't know why this game would lead to all games going RNG. This game is replacing a RNG game that from what I've heard didn't fair very well.

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Badger

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Apr 14, 2007, 9:05 am

Quote: Originally posted by LOTTOMIKE on Apr 13, 2007
the new game three line lotto is RNG.could this lead to kentucky eventually going RNG on all games? lets hope not.what do you think??

I voted "yes". This is the future. Like any "business" (and the lottery is in one aspect a business...it is one of the few govt-run venues where they actually expect to make a profit to stay valid, as opposed to just "tax and spend") they will know that cutting costs is one of the ways that you heighten the Bottom Line. Not televising drawings -- because with RNG there is nothing to televise) saves hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. Eventually, they won't be able to cut costs at some point, and they will have to trim payroll or come up with something that will increase revenues.
Increasing payouts is the last resort.

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Apr 15, 2007, 1:22 pm

I agree with Badger, it is a business. As long as they can sell tickets they have every reason to cut cost. I believe most players do not know nor care how the numbers are selected or what the odds are.
I was in line yesterday, person in front of me saw the promo for the 3 line game. Knew nothing about it but wanted to play $10.00. quick pick of course
sales start today.
I enjoy the chalenge of trying to pick #'s. I have no expectaction that I can really beat the odds. My reward is the chalenge. an ocassional win helps to keep me at it and trying new things.
Computer drawn vs ball machines I see no real difference. someone intent on manipulating either could, but it will be quickly spotted.
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Apr 15, 2007, 2:11 pm

I hit yes. But I'm with Todd and hope not.

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Tnplayer805

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May 5, 2007, 11:46 pm

I don't want to sound like a wise guy here but wouldn't an RNG make for a really crappy TV Drawing???

How are you going to win if you don't play?
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May 7, 2007, 6:27 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Tnplayer805 on May 5, 2007
I don't want to sound like a wise guy here but wouldn't an RNG make for a really crappy TV Drawing???

Yep. Kinda like asking for QP's, thank you very much. May I have another? Why don't they just RHG (random horsey generator) the Kentucky Derby next year? You know like the one MD. runs on-line like Keno, it's called RaceTrax. I certainly would miss the hats and the mint juleps though. jarasan
p.s. I hope not. And three line lotto is a joke. Assuming they pick lines 2 and 3.

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KyMystikal

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Jun 1, 2007, 12:04 pm

Quote: Originally posted by Badger on Apr 14, 2007
I voted "yes". This is the future. Like any "business" (and the lottery is in one aspect a business...it is one of the few govt-run venues where they actually expect to make a profit to stay valid, as opposed to just "tax and spend") they will know that cutting costs is one of the ways that you heighten the Bottom Line. Not televising drawings -- because with RNG there is nothing to televise) saves hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. Eventually, they won't be able to cut costs at some point, and they will have to trim payroll or come up with something that will increase revenues.
Increasing payouts is the last resort.

I agree with the business fact of the lottery needing to find ways to make money, but if you don't increase the payouts you will lose players. Kentucky had a game a long time ago called "The Pick" it was phased out and when I asked a lottery rep. she couldn't tell me why. I believe it was because too many people were winning on it.

My personal opinion is that the reason online gambling has done so well is .......
1. higher payouts
2. play just about any state and other countries
3. taxes

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JimmySand9

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Jun 1, 2007, 3:59 pm

The Pick, how was that played? Was it anything like The Pick in Arizona?

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