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JimmySand9

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Apr 16, 2007, 4:32 pm

I've done some "improvements" on Tennessee's games, but this is little more comprehensive, and I think better.
Add front pair/back pair plays.
Some big changes here, namely changes that will create more winners across the board.
Pick 5 from 35 (down from 39).
Win cash by matching 2 or more numbers (down from 3 or more to win). All prizes pari-mutuel.
Jackpots will be smaller and will be won more often, but will continue to rollover in the event of no winner. Jackpots will start at $25,000.
Drawings daily at 7:28 Eastern/6:28 Central after Cash 4.
Match
Avg. Prize
Odds
5/5
$48,208
1 : 324,632
4/5
$200
1 : 2,164
3/5
$10
1 : 75
2/5
$1
1 : 8
Overall odds of winning a Lotto 5 prize : 1 in 7.2

Now, you're probably asking why I'm making Lotto 5 smaller scale. After all, this is technically Tennessee's primary alternative to Powerball. Well, it's because, if I was the boss at TN Lottery, there would be a new game that would act as the new alternative.
Pick 6 out of 49.
Two plays for $1.
Match 3 or more out of 6 and win. All prizes pari-mutuel.
Jackpots start at $1,000,000 (20-year annuity) at grow with each drawing with no winner.
All jackpot winners, up to 10 jackpot winners, shall win no less than $1,000,000 annuitized per winning ticket. In other words, if you win, you're guaranteed to win at least $1,000,000. If more than ten tickets hit the jackpot, they shall split $10,000,000 annuitized or the advertised jackpot, whichever is larger. This shall be funded from a reserve fund consisting of 3% of sales until a $10,000,000 reserve is reached, then the 3% shall be placed in the jackpot for all subsequent draws until the reserve is drawn against. Whew!
Drawings Tuesdays and Fridays.
Match
Avg. Prize
Odds per $1
6/6
JACKPOT
1 : 6,991,908
5/6
$1,000
1 : 27,100
4/6
$25
1 : 516
3/6
$3
1 : 28
Overall odds of winning a Volunteer Megabucks prize : 1 in 26.83
What do you think? Tell me below.

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tnlotto1

nashville
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Apr 16, 2007, 10:20 pm

Quote: Originally posted by JimmySand9 on Apr 16, 2007
I've done some "improvements" on Tennessee's games, but this is little more comprehensive, and I think better.
Add front pair/back pair plays.
Some big changes here, namely changes that will create more winners across the board.
Pick 5 from 35 (down from 39).
Win cash by matching 2 or more numbers (down from 3 or more to win). All prizes pari-mutuel.
Jackpots will be smaller and will be won more often, but will continue to rollover in the event of no winner. Jackpots will start at $25,000.
Drawings daily at 7:28 Eastern/6:28 Central after Cash 4.
Match
Avg. Prize
Odds
5/5
$48,208
1 : 324,632
4/5
$200
1 : 2,164
3/5
$10
1 : 75
2/5
$1
1 : 8
Overall odds of winning a Lotto 5 prize : 1 in 7.2

Now, you're probably asking why I'm making Lotto 5 smaller scale. After all, this is technically Tennessee's primary alternative to Powerball. Well, it's because, if I was the boss at TN Lottery, there would be a new game that would act as the new alternative.
Pick 6 out of 49.
Two plays for $1.
Match 3 or more out of 6 and win. All prizes pari-mutuel.
Jackpots start at $1,000,000 (20-year annuity) at grow with each drawing with no winner.
All jackpot winners, up to 10 jackpot winners, shall win no less than $1,000,000 annuitized per winning ticket. In other words, if you win, you're guaranteed to win at least $1,000,000. If more than ten tickets hit the jackpot, they shall split $10,000,000 annuitized or the advertised jackpot, whichever is larger. This shall be funded from a reserve fund consisting of 3% of sales until a $10,000,000 reserve is reached, then the 3% shall be placed in the jackpot for all subsequent draws until the reserve is drawn against. Whew!
Drawings Tuesdays and Fridays.
Match
Avg. Prize
Odds per $1
6/6
JACKPOT
1 : 6,991,908
5/6
$1,000
1 : 27,100
4/6
$25
1 : 516
3/6
$3
1 : 28
Overall odds of winning a Volunteer Megabucks prize : 1 in 26.83
What do you think? Tell me below.

i like the volunteer megabucks idea because i would want a chance to play something that starts at a million but i like the lotto 5 the way it is. i do like that you spent time on these ideas, keep up the fresh ideas.
Tnplayer805

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Apr 16, 2007, 10:27 pm

Ok this is what I think...
Add more draws to lotto 5 that's for sure! I'm not sure about the other changes; however, I would still play. Lotto 5 is a favorite among players because only someone in the state can win. With that said the Pick 6 is a great idea! If TN started the Pick 6 there is no doubt there would be a lot of people play.
On a side note the changes to Lotto 5 would be OK; however, the only problem I see is people might stop playing if the Jackpot doesn't get up to $500,000 every now and then. I would do a survey where people could win cash for taking it to see whether or not it was a good idea.

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