Changes will be made next month to the jackpot in Lotto America that are similar to the updates already made in Powerball and Mega Millions.
After the Lotto America drawing on June 13, the starting jackpot amount in the game and the rate that the jackpot increases between drawings will be based upon sales and interest rates, with no fixed minimums.
The adjustments are needed to ensure that the game’s ticket sales can support its jackpots and other prizes. The current COVID-19 public health emergency has drastically impacted life for us all and altered normal consumer behavior for all types of products, including ticket purchases in lottery games like Lotto America. Interest rates also have declined during the health crisis, and that in turn drives down the annuity amount of the game’s jackpots.
We know that folks have many more important issues on their minds these days than purchasing lotto tickets, and in many locations around the country, they're not in a position to buy them at all. That in turn means changes have to be made on different fronts, including in the Lotto America game.
Love your input and insight, Kevin. Thank you especially for being someone who has remained positive during this pandemic. It's not always an easy thing to do, but we're better as human beings when we find ways to build each other up rather than try to tear each other down. Have a good weekend, and be safe!
Posted by: Mary Neubauer | May 08, 2020 at 08:32 AM
How about a bringing back a game like $100,000 Daily Game?
Always enjoyed this game and a friend of mine actually won $100,000 on this game.
I have an idea for similar but whole new Lotto game that resembles the old $100,000 Daily Game. It would go something like this...
It would be called "Lucky Ones". It would be a $1 play game and could be either a daily game or a Sunday, Tuesday, Friday game.
Just a simple 5 pick game, out of 50 possible numbers.
The win schedule would be...
Match 2 = 1 Free Play, Match 3 = $11, Match 4 = $111 and the Jackpot would always be set at $111,111.
This is where the game gets its name "Lucky Ones"
Maybe a new game is just what people are looking for?
and Yes! Playing Lotto is an "Essential Purchase" so everybody put on that mask and get out there and have some fun.
It could be just what the doctor ordered and maybe change your life in a FANTASTIC way!!!!!
Thanks again for the fun!!!
Posted by: Kevin Pidima | May 07, 2020 at 10:41 PM
I totally enjoy playing Lotto America, great game for just a buck a play. I also understand that the game needs to be self sufficient.
However I think the payout schedule needs a little work to keep players winning and interested in playing. If the smaller payouts were more like Lucky 4 Life it would make the game more fun and keep people interested and in the game.
If the smaller payouts were...
Match Star ball $2 payout is good keep it as is,
But match Star ball and 1 white ball also a $2 payout is currently also just a $2 win, This should be a $3 payout due to higher odds,
Also if a 2 white ball match was a free play this would get players back to the Lotto terminal and chances are they will not only cash in the free play but also purchase additional plays and create more sales for the game which with your new jackpot rules would increase the jackpot and keep player interest up.
The thrill of winning is what drives the game and free plays would not cost the Lotto anything to keep people in the game and interested.
My strategy is play 10 plays and cover all the Star balls so I always win at least $2. 10 plays for $8, That's a GREAT DEAL!
Thanks for All the Fun, Keep up the good work!!
Posted by: Kevin Pidima | May 07, 2020 at 09:24 PM