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msharkey2001

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Aug 19, 2017, 6:46 pm

Came across some info on the coming Lotto America game, which kicks off in November. Looks like it will be offered in all current Hot Lotto states except for New Hampshire which will join later on. Not sure if anyone has posted on this game yet but below are some specifics:

A new version of Lotto*America will begin on November 12, 2017, replacing Hot Lotto.

The new version of Lotto*America will be $1 per play, and will be drawn Wednesdays and Saturdays in a similar fashion as Mega Millions in that two number fields will be used. (The final drawing of Hot Lotto, on October 28, 2017, coincides with the first day of sales of the $2-per-play version of Mega Millions.) The double matrix will be 5/52 + 1/10, with the second number field consisting of "StarNumbers". For a second dollar, a player can activate the "All-Star Bonus", which multiplies a non-jackpot prize by up to 5.

The prize tiers are as follows:

5 numbers + Star JACKPOT (minimum $2 million annuity with cash option; win or share)
5 numbers $20,000
4 numbers + Star $1,000
4 numbers $100
3 numbers + Star $20
3 numbers $5
2 numbers + Star $5
1 number + Star $2
0 numbers + Star $2
Jackpot odds approximately 1 in 26 million. Overall odds approximately 1 in 9.6.

All members of Hot Lotto are expected to launch Lotto*America on November 12, with the exception of New Hampshire which plans to join shortly thereafter.

I already like the looks of this game more than Hot Lotto. Jackpot odds are a little better, as are the overall odds. Bummer that it's not going to be offered in my state right off, but it will be in Maine which is just under a mile from my house. Good luck to all those who will be participating in this game.
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Aug 19, 2017, 7:07 pm

Quote: Originally posted by msharkey2001 on Aug 19, 2017
Came across some info on the coming Lotto America game, which kicks off in November. Looks like it will be offered in all current Hot Lotto states except for New Hampshire which will join later on. Not sure if anyone has posted on this game yet but below are some specifics:

A new version of Lotto*America will begin on November 12, 2017, replacing Hot Lotto.

The new version of Lotto*America will be $1 per play, and will be drawn Wednesdays and Saturdays in a similar fashion as Mega Millions in that two number fields will be used. (The final drawing of Hot Lotto, on October 28, 2017, coincides with the first day of sales of the $2-per-play version of Mega Millions.) The double matrix will be 5/52 + 1/10, with the second number field consisting of "StarNumbers". For a second dollar, a player can activate the "All-Star Bonus", which multiplies a non-jackpot prize by up to 5.

The prize tiers are as follows:

5 numbers + Star JACKPOT (minimum $2 million annuity with cash option; win or share)
5 numbers $20,000
4 numbers + Star $1,000
4 numbers $100
3 numbers + Star $20
3 numbers $5
2 numbers + Star $5
1 number + Star $2
0 numbers + Star $2
Jackpot odds approximately 1 in 26 million. Overall odds approximately 1 in 9.6.

All members of Hot Lotto are expected to launch Lotto*America on November 12, with the exception of New Hampshire which plans to join shortly thereafter.

I already like the looks of this game more than Hot Lotto. Jackpot odds are a little better, as are the overall odds. Bummer that it's not going to be offered in my state right off, but it will be in Maine which is just under a mile from my house. Good luck to all those who will be participating in this game.

Oregon probably won't get this game since we have Oregon megabucks.-weshar75
msharkey2001

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Aug 19, 2017, 7:12 pm

That's true as they'll only be offering Lotto America in former Hot Lotto states, at least initially. Idaho will be participating if you're close to them.
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Aug 19, 2017, 7:18 pm

Quote: Originally posted by msharkey2001 on Aug 19, 2017
That's true as they'll only be offering Lotto America in former Hot Lotto states, at least initially. Idaho will be participating if you're close to them.

I live closer to the coast then the state of Idaho is like 7 or 8 hours away bye car at 60 miles an hour. So I won't be playing that game because of my lotto budget is only $100 for powerball and mega millions and oregon megabucks.-weshar75

P.S. good luck to you though maybe you will win a big one.-weshar75
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Aug 19, 2017, 9:33 pm

Quote: Originally posted by msharkey2001 on Aug 19, 2017
Came across some info on the coming Lotto America game, which kicks off in November. Looks like it will be offered in all current Hot Lotto states except for New Hampshire which will join later on. Not sure if anyone has posted on this game yet but below are some specifics:

A new version of Lotto*America will begin on November 12, 2017, replacing Hot Lotto.

The new version of Lotto*America will be $1 per play, and will be drawn Wednesdays and Saturdays in a similar fashion as Mega Millions in that two number fields will be used. (The final drawing of Hot Lotto, on October 28, 2017, coincides with the first day of sales of the $2-per-play version of Mega Millions.) The double matrix will be 5/52 + 1/10, with the second number field consisting of "StarNumbers". For a second dollar, a player can activate the "All-Star Bonus", which multiplies a non-jackpot prize by up to 5.

The prize tiers are as follows:

5 numbers + Star JACKPOT (minimum $2 million annuity with cash option; win or share)
5 numbers $20,000
4 numbers + Star $1,000
4 numbers $100
3 numbers + Star $20
3 numbers $5
2 numbers + Star $5
1 number + Star $2
0 numbers + Star $2
Jackpot odds approximately 1 in 26 million. Overall odds approximately 1 in 9.6.

All members of Hot Lotto are expected to launch Lotto*America on November 12, with the exception of New Hampshire which plans to join shortly thereafter.

I already like the looks of this game more than Hot Lotto. Jackpot odds are a little better, as are the overall odds. Bummer that it's not going to be offered in my state right off, but it will be in Maine which is just under a mile from my house. Good luck to all those who will be participating in this game.

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Aug 19, 2017, 9:58 pm

I believe that was the original name for POWERBALL before the name was changed.

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Aug 20, 2017, 12:55 pm

Msharkey2001

Thanks for the great info. I am a regular hot lotto player and am sad to see the game go. I do like the better odds with the new game but I wish they would have stuck with a cash jackpot and all taxes paid the way hot lotto is.
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Aug 20, 2017, 1:19 pm

Will the new game be RNG ?

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Aug 20, 2017, 1:34 pm

Quote: Originally posted by gregs241 on Aug 19, 2017
I believe that was the original name for POWERBALL before the name was changed.

you are correct, sorry but I don't have a prize for you.

"Lotto America was the originally played across the US up until 1992 when the game was rebranded to become Powerball. "
msharkey2001

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Aug 20, 2017, 7:27 pm

Quote: Originally posted by haymaker on Aug 20, 2017
Will the new game be RNG ?

haymaker, the article I saw on the new game didn't say if it was ball or RNG drawings. I certainly hope they'll be using balls for this game.
msharkey2001

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Aug 20, 2017, 7:29 pm

Quote: Originally posted by HAMMY WAMMY on Aug 20, 2017
Msharkey2001

Thanks for the great info. I am a regular hot lotto player and am sad to see the game go. I do like the better odds with the new game but I wish they would have stuck with a cash jackpot and all taxes paid the way hot lotto is.

Good luck with the new game HW. Yes the all cash and taxes paid jackpots would have been nice, but this one will be annuity with a reduced, not tax free cash option.
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Aug 20, 2017, 7:55 pm

$2 million annuity is likely around $1.25 million cash. Less taxes and it's down to around $750 thousand, if that. 1 in 26 million odds is terrible for that amount.

Of course, after a few roll-overs, the jackpot will be more worthwhile, especially being the base price is just a buck. All in all, doesn't seem overly exciting. Though, if it's ball draw verses RNG that would be a huge plus.