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• rundown99

  

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  Earlier this week, I saw the news about Lotto America changing to Random Number Generator.  As a result, I won't play Lotto America anymore.

   

  Will actual balls continue to be used for Powerball and Mega Millions or will they follow the RNG trend?  I just want to make sure that if I am playing significant amounts of money for a game with those odds that actual balls will be used.

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  People can talk about strategies and gimmicks all they want, but unless your ticket actually matches at least 5 of those 6 balls, you are just another person who tried to win a game yet ultimately failed.
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  The news is what it is.  I dont' watch the news but you can figure it out.
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  Quote: Originally posted by rundown99 on Apr 21, 2023

  Earlier this week, I saw the news about Lotto America changing to Random Number Generator.  As a result, I won't play Lotto America anymore.

   

  Will actual balls continue to be used for Powerball and Mega Millions or will they follow the RNG trend?  I just want to make sure that if I am playing significant amounts of money for a game with those odds that actual balls will be used.

  Just go on USA Mega and watch the draws for yourself. You will find your answer there.

  JUST LOOK AT THE ODDS OF ANY JACKPOT GAME, THAT WILL TELL YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
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  Unlike Caitlin Jenner, Yes the PB and MM still uses balls

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  Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 21, 2023

  Unlike Caitlin Jenner, Yes the PB and MM still uses balls

  OMG!!!!!

  

  Behave yourself!

  Different kind of balls......

  JUST LOOK AT THE ODDS OF ANY JACKPOT GAME, THAT WILL TELL YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
• hearsetrax

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by CDanaT on Apr 21, 2023

  Unlike Caitlin Jenner, Yes the PB and MM still uses balls

  

  
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  I agree. Caitlin is not a threat and needs to do what makes her happy.

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  Think I will buy a PB ticket today!

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  Quote: Originally posted by rundown99 on Apr 21, 2023

  Earlier this week, I saw the news about Lotto America changing to Random Number Generator.  As a result, I won't play Lotto America anymore.

   

  Will actual balls continue to be used for Powerball and Mega Millions or will they follow the RNG trend?  I just want to make sure that if I am playing significant amounts of money for a game with those odds that actual balls will be used.

  Beginning Monday, April 17, 2023, Lotto America drawings will be conducted on a digital draw system (DDS), which will replace the numbered balls and mechanical drawing machines.

  https://www.powerball.com/lotto-america-moves-to-digital-drawings

  https://www.lotterypost.com/news/345053

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  Quote: Originally posted by Raven62 on Apr 22, 2023

  Beginning Monday, April 17, 2023, Lotto America drawings will be conducted on a digital draw system (DDS), which will replace the numbered balls and mechanical drawing machines.

  https://www.powerball.com/lotto-america-moves-to-digital-drawings

  https://www.lotterypost.com/news/345053

  From what I understand in Las Vegas @ the World Gaming  Convention, Anything less than free ping gong balls can be interfered with i.e . programable and not in favor of players.  :-(
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  G2E Global Gaming Expo 2022:

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• eddessaknight

  

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  Right, Raven, we are invited annually to non public, Expo and insider trade conferences.....
• grwurston

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by eddessaknight on Apr 22, 2023

  From what I understand in Las Vegas @ the World Gaming  Convention, Anything less than free ping gong balls can be interfered with i.e . programable and not in favor of players.  :-(

         If it has software it can be programmed. 

  

  List Pick 3 singles by low sums, high sums. Separate each sum row by consecutive pair and non consecutive pair combos. These 3 pair groups. 14 17 47, 25 28 58, 36 39 69 are in 63 combos. 54 combos do not have them. Which sums do the 3 pair groups appear and not appear? Look at root sum groups 147, 258, 369. Play accordingly.
• eddessaknight

  

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