Coming Soon - A When to Play Mega Millions or Powerball Guide

States will begin cross-selling tickets for Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries on January 31, 2010.

To help players on limited budgets decide which game to purchase, we are preparing a "When to Play Guide". It will present a break-even table illustrating which lottery returns the most to the public and offers the best return for your dollars.

In addition, it will discuss the Megaplier and Power Play options, and let you know if and when you should buy them.

We expect to publish this new report early next week, so stay tuned!

France Has Won EuroMillions More Than Any Other Country (Lottery Trivia Question 2010-03)

Last Week's Trivia Question #2010-03 was: 

Since the EuroMillions lottery began in 2004, there have been 140 drawings in which the jackpot was won.

• Which country has sold a jackpot winning ticket nearly 30% of the time?
• What countries have never produced a jackpot winner?

The Correct Answer is:

• Of the 140 winning EuroMillions drawings, France has won 41 times, or 29.3% of the time.
  
• This is followed by Spain (33 times), and Portugal (31 times)
• Luxembourg and the Isle of Man has never sold a winning EuroMillions ticket.

JL.........

Who Sells the Most Winning EuroMillions Tickets? (Lottery Trivia Question 2010-03)

This week's Lottery Trivia Question is about the EuroMillions Lottery.

Our Trivia Question #2010-03 is: 

Since the EuroMillions lottery began in 2004, there have been 140 drawings in which the jackpot was won. (corrected).

• Which country has sold a jackpot winning ticket nearly 30% of the time?
• What countries have never produced a jackpot winner?

Enter your answer by leaving a Comment to this post below. Leave your name, and if you have a website or blog, provide it's URL and name.

We will provide the correct answer next Monday, January 25th, and will post your name and a URL link back to your site.

Have Fun,

JL.........

Lottery Expansion Begins Jan 31 for Powerball & Mega Millions (Answer to Question 2010-03)

Last Week's Trivia Question #2010-02 was: 

A deal was struck last October allowing Powerball and Mega Millions States to sell both lotteries.

• When will States begin cross-selling tickets to both lotteries?
• Will there be any format changes to the games?

Who Sells the Most Winning EuroMillions Tickets? (Lottery Trivia Question 2010-03)

The Correct Answer is:

• Many of the Mega Millions states will begin selling Powerball tickets on January 31, 2010.
• Similarily, many Powerball states will add Mega Millions on January 31, 2010 as well.
• NO, there will NOT be any format changes to either game when sales reach expands.
• Because of this, many expect that the Jackpots will be won more frequently.
• For example, in both 2008 and 2009, the jackpot was won 13 times out of 105 and 104 drawings.
• Of the 105 Powerball drawings in 2008, there were 11 winners; and, in 2009, there were 12 winners of the 104 drawings.
  

Make sure to check with your State to find out if and when Lottery sales of both games will begin.

Remember to check-in tomorrow to read our 3nd  Lottery Trivia Question for 2010!

JL.........

When Will Powerball States Begin Selling Mega Millions? (Lottery Trivia Question 2010-02)

This week's Lottery Trivia Question is about the Powerball and Mega Millions Lotteries.

Our Trivia Question #2010-02 is: 

A deal was struck last October allowing Powerball and Mega Millions States to sell both lotteries.

• When will States begin cross-selling tickets to both lotteries?
• Will there be any format changes to the games?

Enter your answer by leaving a Comment to this post below. Leave your name, and if you have a website or blog, provide it's URL and name.

We will provide the correct answer next Monday, January 18th, and will post your name and a URL link back to your site.

Have Fun,

JL.........

Lottery Trivia: Super 7 Replaced Pennsylvania's Match 6 (Answer to Question 2010-01)

Last Week's Trivia Question #2010-01 was: 

In March 2009, the Pennsylvania Lottery retired its Match 6 Game.

• What new lottery game replaced Match 6?
• What is the format of this new game?
• What are the chances of winning?

The Correct Answer is:

• The Game Super 7 replaced Match 6 in Pennsylvania
• In this format, the player selects 7 out of 77 numbers
• However, 11 numbers are drawn (thus making this a Keno type lottery)
  
• If a player matches 7 of the 11 numbers, the player wins the Jackpot
• The changes of winning the jackpot are 1 in 7,287,298
  

Remember to check-in tomorrow to read our 2nd  Lottery Trivia Question for 2010!

JL.........

What Game Replaced Pennsylvania Match 6? (Lottery Trivia Question 2010-01)

This week's Lottery Trivia Question is about the Pennsylvania Lottery.

Our Trivia Question #2010-01 is: 

In March 2009, the Pennsylvania Lottery retired its Match 6 Game.

• What new lottery game replaced Match 6?
• What is the format of this new game?
• What are the chances of winning?
  

Enter your answer by leaving a Comment to this post below. Leave your name, and if you have a website or blog, provide it's URL and name.

We will provide the correct answer next Monday, January 11th, and will post your name and a URL link back to your site.

Have Fun,

JL.........

Lotto Trivia Series to Continue

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday January 5, 2010, we will resume weekly publication of our popular Lottery Trivia Series.

This will be our second series and will test your knowledge of Lottery terms and various game formats.

Questions will be published every Tuesday, and the correct answers will be posted the following Monday.

We hope this series will bring a little warmth to the frigid Winter months many of us are experiencing in States across America!