What's new
Fantasy Football - Footballguys Forums

This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

*** Official FFA Lotto Club *** (2 Viewers)

:moneybag:  sent to @brun - remember you have until Wednesday since we switched to PB... maybe we'll figure out if picking numbers is our thing by then :)  

 
Keerock said:
:moneybag:  sent to @brun - remember you have until Wednesday since we switched to PB... maybe we'll figure out if picking numbers is our thing by then :)  
Click to expand...
FWIW - I'll be buying tix on my way home from work Wednesday. So, whatever we're doing should be established by 4:30p on Wednesday. 

At least the grocery store won't run out of Powerball tickets. 

 
FYI - Powerball & Mega Millions jackpots will no longer start at $40 million

https://www.powerball.com/notice

April 2, 2020

Update: Game sales and interest rates to determine advertised Powerball jackpot

Guaranteed starting jackpot amounts & minimum jackpot increases to be eliminated

The Powerball Product Group today announced its decision to determine Powerball’s advertised jackpot based on game sales and interest rates. Following the April 8 drawing, guaranteed starting jackpot amounts and minimum jackpot increases will be eliminated, and future jackpot increases will be determined and announced by the Product Group prior to each drawing. Previously, Powerball® jackpots started at $40 million (annuity) and increased by a minimum of $10 million (annuity) between drawings.

...
Click to expand...
https://www.megamillions.com/News/2020/Mega-Millions-to-Adjust-Starting-Jackpot-Amount,-E.aspx

RELEASE DATE: 4/3/2020

The Mega Millions Consortium has adjusted the game’s starting jackpot and will determine the amounts of subsequent starting jackpots and jackpot increases on a drawing-by-drawing basis.  The changes are in direct response to slowing sales during the current global pandemic.

The advertised Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, April 3, is a guaranteed annuitized value of $121 million. If there is no jackpot winner that evening, the jackpot will roll to an annuitized value of $127 million. If the jackpot is won on April 3, it will reset to a guaranteed annuitized value of $20 million for the next drawing on April 7. Subsequent starting jackpots and the rate at which the jackpot increases will be established based on game sales and interest rates, with no fixed minimum amount. These will be determined and announced prior to each drawing. Previously, the jackpot started at $40 million, and the minimum increase was $5 million for each roll.

“The value of the Mega Millions jackpot is based on projected sales, and typical sales patterns have been altered because the current health crisis has required people to stay home,” said Gordon Medenica, Lead Director of the Mega Millions Consortium and Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming. “We are concerned, first and foremost, with everyone’s health and well-being. Meanwhile, these adjustments will allow the states and jurisdictions that sell Mega Millions tickets to continue generating much-needed revenue to support state budgets.”

...
Click to expand...

 
eoMMan said:
brun said:
FYI - Powerball & Mega Millions jackpots will no longer start at $40 million

https://www.powerball.com/notice

https://www.megamillions.com/News/2020/Mega-Millions-to-Adjust-Starting-Jackpot-Amount,-E.aspx
Click to expand...
Super lame.  They already make money hand over fist.  Now this just gives them more money.
Click to expand...
Last week of the current period... is everyone OK with continuing on even though the lame asses are starting the jackpot lower?  @brun is comfortable buying tix.

 
FYI -

Stopped in at my usual spot (Market Basket, grocery store chain in New England) this morning to cash in our winners from last draw period.

Girl at the service desk said, "Sorry,  we're not doing lottery stuff right now. Haven't been for a couple weeks."

I was able to cash in the tickets at a 7/11 ($20).

Since what we can, or can't do, could change quickly. I wanted to share my experience just in case this kind of transaction becomes impractical before we have chance to get tickets for the next draw period. 

 
brun said:
FYI -

Stopped in at my usual spot (Market Basket, grocery store chain in New England) this morning to cash in our winners from last draw period.

Girl at the service desk said, "Sorry,  we're not doing lottery stuff right now. Haven't been for a couple weeks."

I was able to cash in the tickets at a 7/11 ($20).

Since what we can, or can't do, could change quickly. I wanted to share my experience just in case this kind of transaction becomes impractical before we have chance to get tickets for the next draw period. 
Click to expand...
I'll send money today so you can find a place...

 
Keerock said:
brun said:
FYI -

Stopped in at my usual spot (Market Basket, grocery store chain in New England) this morning to cash in our winners from last draw period.

Girl at the service desk said, "Sorry,  we're not doing lottery stuff right now. Haven't been for a couple weeks."

I was able to cash in the tickets at a 7/11 ($20).

Since what we can, or can't do, could change quickly. I wanted to share my experience just in case this kind of transaction becomes impractical before we have chance to get tickets for the next draw period. 
Click to expand...
I'll send money today so you can find a place...
Click to expand...
Sent.  15 tix for 10 draws.

 
Welcome new member @JFT Ben !  Hoping he's our lucky charm!

10 MM purchased for tonight from slush... Daddy needs a new pair of shoes!

@brun sent!

 
Last edited by a moderator:
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Judge Smails
Boston recommendations anyone?
2
Replies
55
Views
2K
SayChowda
S
bigbottom
CHANCE FOR HOPE DIAMOND BRACELET RAFFLE!
Replies
6
Views
424
bigbottom
bigbottom
Max Power
What's the play here?
Replies
47
Views
1K
The Longtime Lurker
The Longtime Lurker

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 1 (members: 0, guests: 1)
Back
Top