Did I win $25,000??
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September 9th, 2014 at 8:40:16 AM
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Did I win $25,000? Doubtful, but I don't know yet since the prize has not been revealed.
I will occasionally pick up a scratch-off lottery ticket when going into the gas station, and I always scratch off the "results" areas of each line first to see if there are any winners. And if any line IS a winner, I'll then go back and scratch off the "prize" section to see what was won.
My infrequent ticket purchases have typically resulted in winning nothing, with an occasional ticket having a single line winner with maybe a $2 prize (or a free ticket).
However, the ticket I picked up last night actually has all 8 lines being winners (see pic below), which was a pleasant surprise and is a first for me. Ever the optimist, I'd like to think that surely a ticket with all winning lines would almost certainly have a correspondingly robust prize to go along with it!
I'm somewhat reluctant to go ahead and scratch off and reveal the "prize" sections, since I have a suspicion that I like the feeling of holding a ticket with a POTENTIAL value of $25,000 versus holding a ticket with an ACTUAL value of much less.
The minimum potential value of this ticket is $8, and the maximum potential value is $25,000. So I can average those two numbers and expect to win $12,504. That's how it works, right? ;)
I guess I'll ultimately find out.
I will occasionally pick up a scratch-off lottery ticket when going into the gas station, and I always scratch off the "results" areas of each line first to see if there are any winners. And if any line IS a winner, I'll then go back and scratch off the "prize" section to see what was won.
My infrequent ticket purchases have typically resulted in winning nothing, with an occasional ticket having a single line winner with maybe a $2 prize (or a free ticket).
However, the ticket I picked up last night actually has all 8 lines being winners (see pic below), which was a pleasant surprise and is a first for me. Ever the optimist, I'd like to think that surely a ticket with all winning lines would almost certainly have a correspondingly robust prize to go along with it!
I'm somewhat reluctant to go ahead and scratch off and reveal the "prize" sections, since I have a suspicion that I like the feeling of holding a ticket with a POTENTIAL value of $25,000 versus holding a ticket with an ACTUAL value of much less.
The minimum potential value of this ticket is $8, and the maximum potential value is $25,000. So I can average those two numbers and expect to win $12,504. That's how it works, right? ;)
I guess I'll ultimately find out.
You serious, Clark?
September 9th, 2014 at 8:47:46 AM
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Good luck with the results! I've had something similar happen to me, with multiple winners on the same ticket, all relatively low amounts. I don't know what the different payout options are for this game, but I'd guess you get prizes ranging from $1 to $5 (maybe $10).
September 9th, 2014 at 8:50:14 AM
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Attaboy!
So, each line has a prize and they can be different. Say, 6 @ $2, 1 @ $10 and 1 @ $25,000? Good luck.
So, each line has a prize and they can be different. Say, 6 @ $2, 1 @ $10 and 1 @ $25,000? Good luck.
September 9th, 2014 at 8:57:57 AM
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Wow. Cool.
Tell ya what. If you haven't scratched it yet, I'll by it from you for $100. ;)
Tell ya what. If you haven't scratched it yet, I'll by it from you for $100. ;)
I think the minimum would be $16. At least in NJ the minimum prize per line is the purchase price. Anything less is kinda douchey. And I'm not sure if simple averaging is the correct EV.Quote: blount2000The minimum potential value of this ticket is $8, and the maximum potential value is $25,000. So I can average those two numbers and expect to win $12,504. That's how is works, right? ;)
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September 9th, 2014 at 9:00:09 AM
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I will offer you $50 for the ticket before you reveal the prizes.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
September 9th, 2014 at 9:01:39 AM
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I don't know much about lottery tickets but I'm wondering if this one would need some $ symbols for a top prize. I hope not for your sake.
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September 9th, 2014 at 9:09:13 AM
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Quote: 1BBI don't know much about lottery tickets but I'm wondering if this one would need some $ symbols for a top prize. I hope not for your sake.
this is what I was thinking as well
September 9th, 2014 at 9:11:31 AM
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$50 bid.
I have a $50 bid from the gentleman in the corner.
Do I hear $75? 75, 75?
$100!
I have $100 bid from the teddy bear in the front row.
Do I hear $150? Who will give me $150.
Come on folks, we know this is a winning ticket.
Who's going to be the lucky owner of this ticket?
$150? Am I bid $150?
I have a $50 bid from the gentleman in the corner.
Do I hear $75? 75, 75?
$100!
I have $100 bid from the teddy bear in the front row.
Do I hear $150? Who will give me $150.
Come on folks, we know this is a winning ticket.
Who's going to be the lucky owner of this ticket?
$150? Am I bid $150?
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September 9th, 2014 at 9:13:36 AM
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Quote: 1BBI don't know much about lottery tickets but I'm wondering if this one would need some $ symbols for a top prize. I hope not for your sake.
I think the $ sign would be under the parts that have not been uncovered yet.
So 3 or $3
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September 9th, 2014 at 9:17:16 AM
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Hey blount,
When you do decide to reveal the prizes, let us play along.
Scratch off one row, and post the pic.
Heck, this could even become a Deal or No Deal contest.
You could get new bids on the ticket after each prize row is revealed.
Surely your offers would change as each prize is revealed.
When you do decide to reveal the prizes, let us play along.
Scratch off one row, and post the pic.
Heck, this could even become a Deal or No Deal contest.
You could get new bids on the ticket after each prize row is revealed.
Surely your offers would change as each prize is revealed.
Always borrow money from a pessimist; They don't expect to get paid back !
Be yourself and speak your thoughts. Those who matter won't mind, and those that mind, don't matter!
September 9th, 2014 at 9:27:04 AM
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Good luck with this - hope you get the $25k!!!
September 9th, 2014 at 9:29:43 AM
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Does back of the card list any prize amounts? tn lottery just lists top 3 unclaimed prizes.
| Prize | Amount |
|---|---|
| $25,000 | 3 |
| $500 | 172 |
| $100 | 3,927 |
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September 9th, 2014 at 9:42:23 AM
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If I were you, I wouldn't get my hopes up on a $25k win.
"Count your chickens before your baskets" or something like that.
"Count your chickens before your baskets" or something like that.
September 9th, 2014 at 9:47:39 AM
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Easy on the chickens...
September 9th, 2014 at 9:48:09 AM
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Quote: RSIf I were you, I wouldn't get my hopes up on a $25k win.
"Count your chickens before your baskets" or something like that.
I would guarantee that it is not 25k. The 25k would probably be on 1 line. Being that there are 8 winners they are most likely each $2, $5, or $10. I would guess $2 but would not be surprised if they are $5.
I don't think your thinking of a 12k average works since the prizes are weighted. Your line of thinking would be the same that if you walk up to a 25k top prize slot machine that you should project a win of 12k.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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September 9th, 2014 at 9:59:12 AM
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Yeah, I don't have any illusions of what the chances are of it actually being a $25K winning ticket. It's fun to think about though!
I'll definitely be happy to reveal the prizes one at a time and post the pics! Although I'm assuming folks are just joking about wanting to buy the ticket.
Miplet, the back of the card doesn't have a list or anything of what all prize amounts could be won.
Quote: RaleighCrapsHey blount,
When you do decide to reveal the prizes, let us play along.
Scratch off one row, and post the pic.
Heck, this could even become a Deal or No Deal contest.
You could get new bids on the ticket after each prize row is revealed.
Surely your offers would change as each prize is revealed.
I'll definitely be happy to reveal the prizes one at a time and post the pics! Although I'm assuming folks are just joking about wanting to buy the ticket.
Miplet, the back of the card doesn't have a list or anything of what all prize amounts could be won.
You serious, Clark?
September 9th, 2014 at 10:11:00 AM
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Quote: blount2000Although I'm assuming folks are just joking about wanting to buy the ticket.
I was serious about buying the ticket for $50 although redeeming it could be quite an expense if I have to go to Tennessee to collect.
I would gladly offer you $25 to split the ticket 50/50 and you handle redeeming it.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
September 9th, 2014 at 11:00:17 AM
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Quote: DRichQuote: blount2000Although I'm assuming folks are just joking about wanting to buy the ticket.
I was serious about buying the ticket for $50 although redeeming it could be quite an expense if I have to go to Tennessee to collect.
I would gladly offer you $25 to split the ticket 50/50 and you handle redeeming it.
$25, $25 to be a co-owner.
Do I hear $50 ?
fiddy, fiddy, fiddy. Do I hear fiddy?
The first reveal could drive the cost up by 10x. Get in while you can.
Always borrow money from a pessimist; They don't expect to get paid back !
Be yourself and speak your thoughts. Those who matter won't mind, and those that mind, don't matter!
September 9th, 2014 at 11:01:25 AM
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Quote: blount2000Did I win $25,000? Doubtful, but I don't know yet since the prize has not been revealed.
I will occasionally pick up a scratch-off lottery ticket when going into the gas station, and I always scratch off the "results" areas of each line first to see if there are any winners. And if any line IS a winner, I'll then go back and scratch off the "prize" section to see what was won.
Around here, there are self-service "check for winners" terminals... I scratch off the barcode area and scan it to see if it won.
One of my ex'es enjoyed the act of scratching off the obscuring layer far more than I do.
May the cards fall in your favor.
September 9th, 2014 at 11:11:49 AM
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Quote: DieterAround here, there are self-service "check for winners" terminals... I scratch off the barcode area and scan it to see if it won.
One of my ex'es enjoyed the act of scratching off the obscuring layer far more than I do.
I don't know if this is applicable everywhere, but the scratch-offs here have three letter codes on them that will "spell" out the winning amount. Like FIV (5), TWF (25), FTY (50). Losers usually contain some combination of P, D, B, and Z. They are scattered around but usually down near the bar code.
September 9th, 2014 at 12:13:07 PM
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Most likely you won $8. At least in Ohio, all total prizes are listed on the back, so you're almost guaranteed to win something divisible by 8 and guaranteed to not win $25000.
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September 9th, 2014 at 12:23:56 PM
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I would guess it's worth $30 to $50. I'm waiting for the play by play. Good luck.
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September 9th, 2014 at 12:25:47 PM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleMost likely you won $8. At least in Ohio, all total prizes are listed on the back, so you're almost guaranteed to win something divisible by 8 and guaranteed to not win $25000.
I doubt the lottery is going to waste eight $2 winners on one ticket. They would get more mileage out of eight scratch-offs winning $2 each.
My bet is there is at least one line worth >$100.
Always borrow money from a pessimist; They don't expect to get paid back !
Be yourself and speak your thoughts. Those who matter won't mind, and those that mind, don't matter!
September 9th, 2014 at 12:34:06 PM
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Bets on the total value? O/U $39.50?
September 9th, 2014 at 12:42:33 PM
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Quote: AxiomOfChoiceBets on the total value? O/U $39.50?
I think that's a fair line. I like the under, but just barely, not enough to wager on it.
September 9th, 2014 at 12:46:56 PM
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That's ok, I didn't tell you how much juice I charge
September 9th, 2014 at 12:51:41 PM
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Someone with more knowledge about scratch tickets: are symbols assigned randomly, or is each ticket crafted? I imagine the latter to guarantee X-number of jackpot winners, etc. that would explain why "one-off-the-jackpot" tickets are so prevalent.
If that's the case, I'm predicting a value of $22. Six $2 prizes, and two $5 prizes for good measure. I hope for the OP that it's more though, because that's a very remarkable ticket. If it was less than $30, I'd almost rather keep the ticket.
If that's the case, I'm predicting a value of $22. Six $2 prizes, and two $5 prizes for good measure. I hope for the OP that it's more though, because that's a very remarkable ticket. If it was less than $30, I'd almost rather keep the ticket.
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September 9th, 2014 at 12:59:42 PM
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I'd almost guareenteed it's worthless as a big winner all the prizes are going to be the same or close in other words it will never ever be 1000 10000 5 50 50. A common winner would be 25 each line for 200 maybe 2 lines at 50 each for 250 check the website there are never odd prize amounts it is 100 percent not 25k or even 10k any big win would have to be divisible by 8 and 8k is not a prize amount nor is 15k it cannot even be 800 at 100 per line because that is not a prize amount either I almost guarantee it's under 500 and even further assure it's under 300 and probably under 40
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September 9th, 2014 at 1:00:52 PM
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My guess is that it's worth at least $100.
September 9th, 2014 at 1:01:37 PM
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http://i.imgur.com/uPx7LKD.jpg
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September 9th, 2014 at 2:54:12 PM
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Quote: DRichI was serious about buying the ticket for $50 although redeeming it could be quite an expense if I have to go to Tennessee to collect.
I would gladly offer you $25 to split the ticket 50/50 and you handle redeeming it.
I like the idea of $25 to split the ticket 50/50, so that sounds good to me.
Please make a confirmation post if you are still willing to do that. If you've changed your mind and don't want to, no problem!
Also, I assume you are ok with the plan for me to reveal the prizes on here one at a time? If not, be sure to let me know.
You serious, Clark?
September 9th, 2014 at 2:58:33 PM
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Scratch one line per day and coordinate it with the Wizards up coming announcement next week.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
September 9th, 2014 at 3:06:23 PM
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Quote: blount2000I like the idea of $25 to split the ticket 50/50, so that sounds good to me.
Please make a confirmation post if you are still willing to do that. If you've changed your mind and don't want to, no problem!
Also, I assume you are ok with the plan for me to reveal the prizes on here one at a time? If not, be sure to let me know.
I confirm that I will give you $25 to split the ticket 50/50. Just PM me your Paypal info or another method to pay you.
Feel free to unveil any way you would like.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
September 9th, 2014 at 3:18:23 PM
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Under!!!!Quote: AxiomOfChoiceBets on the total value? O/U $39.50?
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September 9th, 2014 at 3:32:35 PM
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I'll bet $30 on the under. Maybe we settle with an unscratched $30 lotto ticket.Quote: onenickelmiracleUnder!!!!
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September 9th, 2014 at 3:39:17 PM
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ill book any amount up to 500 that its under 30 dollars
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September 9th, 2014 at 3:40:33 PM
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Quote: strictlyAPill book any amount up to 500 that its under 30 dollars
Are you taking the under or offering the under?
September 9th, 2014 at 3:45:12 PM
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im taking under
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September 9th, 2014 at 3:46:53 PM
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I may even book more, im pretty certain of these- see my pic
its a 30 dollar ticket
the 100 amounts and 500 are within one prize group of awards
meaning there are no 150 200 or amounts
you would never see a 100 win with a 2500 award as well
its a 30 dollar ticket
the 100 amounts and 500 are within one prize group of awards
meaning there are no 150 200 or amounts
you would never see a 100 win with a 2500 award as well
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September 9th, 2014 at 3:52:11 PM
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my best guess is an absolute max of 100 at 4 20s and 4 5's but ive never even seen that
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September 9th, 2014 at 3:56:58 PM
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Wait, you buy lottery tickets too?
Is there a play there?
Is there a play there?
September 9th, 2014 at 4:00:01 PM
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Quote: strictlyAPmy best guess is an absolute max of 100 at 4 20s and 4 5's but ive never even seen that
I have probably bought only two or three scratch off tickets in my life. Is it relatively common to have a ticket where each row is a winner?
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
September 9th, 2014 at 4:04:06 PM
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Quote: strictlyAPill book any amount up to 500 that its under 30 dollars
I will take $30 or over for $30. Confirmed?
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September 9th, 2014 at 4:04:24 PM
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there is a play but its nothing in the wolrd that anyone would think of so I would rather not discuss it in here
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September 9th, 2014 at 4:05:16 PM
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yes I 100% will book that pm me if you need to
do you want to settle via paypal or amazon gift cards?
id prefer amazon but up to you
do you want to settle via paypal or amazon gift cards?
id prefer amazon but up to you
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September 9th, 2014 at 4:10:56 PM
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im still going to book this, althought upon further examination you may have an edge- the most likely win is going to be 8 wins of 5 for forty dollars
less likely is 6 wins of a dollar and 2 of 2 dollars for 10 dollars
or 6 win of 2 dollar and 2 for 4 dollars
but im still booked
less likely is 6 wins of a dollar and 2 of 2 dollars for 10 dollars
or 6 win of 2 dollar and 2 for 4 dollars
but im still booked
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September 9th, 2014 at 4:11:49 PM
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Quote: strictlyAPyes I 100% will book that pm me if you need to
do you want to settle via paypal or amazon gift cards?
id prefer amazon but up to you
Does the Wizard get credit for Amazon Gift Cards purchased through his link?
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September 9th, 2014 at 5:34:03 PM
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DRich and I have PM'd and made our arrangements, so at the moment my plan is to scratch off (and post) the first prize box tomorrow morning before work.
Here's to hoping the first one is a biggie!
Here's to hoping the first one is a biggie!
You serious, Clark?
September 9th, 2014 at 5:43:07 PM
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last chance for any takers- i have some action but willing to take some more from known members
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September 9th, 2014 at 5:54:15 PM
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voiding my bet offer, no takers anyways.
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