Category: Lottery Information

D.C. Lottery players face unique predicament

Lottery games were never about instant gratification and those who purchase tickets on a weekly basis know that the profits are elusive. Small prizes are still within reach, but winning jackpots remains a bridge too far for most of them, yet they accept this as a fact of life. What they find more difficult to accept is the idea of purchasing tickets for the D.C. Lottery, knowing that in the...

US Powerball vs USA Mega Millions: Battle of the Giants

Scratch cards and draw games are for kids and elderly people, because those who have high expectations for lottery games are choosing the US Powerball and USA Mega Millions. Huge payouts, nationwide celebrity and a good chance to enter the Hall of Fame as one of the most successful lottery winners are just a few reasons to play these lotteries. Unless you are really strapped for cash, there...

Chinese lottery addict loses everything

Chinese authorities are not keen on accepting the fact that despite limiting the number of legal lotteries to state-run ones, the issue of addiction needs to be treated seriously. Many Chinese are dreaming of winning the jackpot and in their quest of getting rich soon, they start a shopping spree. In many cases this leads to bankruptcy and they never recover, with a recent example being...

The highest lottery jackpots ever awarded in the USA

One and a half years ago when lottery officials decided to double the price of a Powerball ticket there were very few who agreed with his measured. Over the course of time, this led to increasingly high lottery jackpots and on May 18, a lucky player from Florida set a new record for the Powerball. The jackpot was rolled over four consecutive months and it suddenly seemed possible for the...

Minnesota has one of the most profitable state lotteries

The advantage of having one official lottery in every state instead of a single game nationwide, is that players get the chance to choose their game. Obviously, most of the residents choose to purchase tickets in their state, but there is always the option of going beyond borders and buy tickets in a different state. One of the reasons for why sometimes players go to great lengths to...

Colorado Lottery accused of poor management

One of the most important things for a lottery is to have a spotless reputation, because the moment players lose confidence in the service, they stop buying tickets. This is why the allegations of poor management and bias that hover over the Colorado Lottery are hurting the institution and the officials are scrambling to come up with convincing explanations. The criticism was ignited by the...

Make the most of Online Lottery Promotions

People are constantly looking for freebies, regardless of how much money they've got and merchants are going to great lengths to keep them satisfied. Online lottery promotions are sought after by regular players and newcomers alike, as they present them with the chance of playing for less money or even for free. There is no shortage of trustworthy operators allowing players to purchase...

Questions your lottery pool agreement should include

Whenever two or more people are involved in a project they depend on each other and each individual counts on the other members of the group. There are plenty of benefits that result from being a part of an organization but there are also potential hazards that associates need to be aware of. The same goes for lottery syndicates, so those who plan on joining such a group should make sure that...

What is the purpose of the NHL Draft Lottery?

Everyone knows that the National Hockey League has a draft system in place, to help the weakest teams get the best amateurs at the beginning of the regular season. Not so long ago, the system was slightly different, with the team to finish last having the first overall pick but that proved to be a faulty system. The reason a lottery was set into place was to prevent weaker teams from...

What is the difference between the lottery and raffle?

The beauty of playing the lottery is that you don't need special training and you have the same chances of winning the first time you play. This turns it into a fun game to play and makes it easy to accept the fact that the odds are stacked against you each time you purchase tickets. While comprehensive research is not necessary, it is worth learning the basics such as making the distinction...