Odds change

[Michael19]

Hi Folks,

I'm sure this has been discussed before... does anyone feel that the change in price of 6/49 changes the odds?

While the mathematical odds are still about 1 in 14,000,000, the odds as it pertains to the dollar have been doubled.

For example: a person who budgets $10 per draw effectively had a 1 in 1,400,000 chance at winning, with the new price structure the odds shoot way up to 1 in 2,800,000. Hardly seems fair...

 

[Beaker]

Hi Folks,

I'm sure this has been discussed before... does anyone feel that the change in price of 6/49 changes the odds?

While the mathematical odds are still about 1 in 14,000,000, the odds as it pertains to the dollar have been doubled.

For example: a person who budgets $10 per draw effectively had a 1 in 1,400,000 chance at winning, with the new price structure the odds shoot way up to 1 in 2,800,000. Hardly seems fair...

It's not a feeling it's fact - odds worsen per $1 wagered

Seems we cretins will be lured to the high jackpots like flies to .....

Fairness doesn't enter into the equation

 

[NiceGuy24]

Lotto 6/49 sucks, it's a way to expensive.

$2 per ONE selection? Give me a break.

 

[gsobier]

Micheal19:

The media has got many players confused. The odds are exactly the same to win the jackpot. The only difference is the amount of $$$ it takes to buy all the possible combinations. To even bothering to mention buying all of them is just plain stupid. Who would do that is insane to even think about.

If you play one line of 6 numbers to STILL face the same odds to win the big one before the price went up. They did add a 2 and bonus for $5 if you hit that. The other prizes are about the same except for the jackpot. So, look at it this way... ...a 50% pay-cut is what we have now for a 3 number winner which is more common place... ...a 4 number winner is about the same pay out too compared to the old price. Again, its NOT the odds, its the change prizes. The jackpot is the only thing significant in the change besides the price.

I hope this helps to see the truth.

Regards,
George

Hi Folks,

I'm sure this has been discussed before... does anyone feel that the change in price of 6/49 changes the odds?

While the mathematical odds are still about 1 in 14,000,000, the odds as it pertains to the dollar have been doubled.

For example: a person who budgets $10 per draw effectively had a 1 in 1,400,000 chance at winning, with the new price structure the odds shoot way up to 1 in 2,800,000. Hardly seems fair...

 

[Sheba]

What ever way you look at the odds the 649 Game now sucks with the new price increase...Here at the store they said there Super Seven Sales have increased...649 Decreased.

Sheba__ ~~~
Everybody's Got a Dream...JACKPOT!
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[NiceGuy24]

What ever way you look at the odds the 649 Game now sucks with the new price increase...Here at the store they said there Super Seven Sales have increased...649 Decreased.

Sheba__ ~~~
Everybody's Got a Dream...JACKPOT!
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That was my prediction the first time I heard the news about price increase. In the short run, 6/49 Jackpots will skyrocket (month or two) and then you will see big decrease in 6/49 Jackpots and sales. As far as I am concerned, I am devoted Super 7 player. It's just the best game we have in Canada. Why not play it?

 

[gsobier]

NiceGuy24:

Well, Super 7 has worse odds to begin with. A 5 hitter there gets you only $150 which sucks. I'll get only ONE Quick Pick for Super 7 and thats all. Either Keno or your provincial game like Ontario 49 is where the prizes are more rewarding from a more practical point of view. $.50 gets you $50 for a 4 hitter in Ontario 49. In contrast, 6/49 gets you about $65 when you spend $2... ...compared to Ontario 49, a 4 hitter is about $17 for each $.50 spent in 6/49 now.

I wouldn't mention BC 49 'cause I don't want to get Brad feeling even more bad than now... ...he is a smart kitty cat playing Ontario 49 from BC.

Regards,
George

That was my prediction the first time I heard the news about price increase. In the short run, 6/49 Jackpots will skyrocket (month or two) and then you will see big decrease in 6/49 Jackpots and sales. As far as I am concerned, I am devoted Super 7 player. It's just the best game we have in Canada. Why not play it?

 

[Beaker]

That was my prediction the first time I heard the news about price increase. In the short run, 6/49 Jackpots will skyrocket (month or two) and then you will see big decrease in 6/49 Jackpots and sales. As far as I am concerned, I am devoted Super 7 player. It's just the best game we have in Canada. Why not play it?

2 reasons:

1: Ontario players can't pick their own tickets like they do in other parts of the country

2: the odds are astonomical to hit the jackpot 1:62,891,499
that's 62 million to 1 shot.

Good luck trying to hit that - you'll need it

 

[gsobier]

Re: Stupid 7

Beaker:

Sums it up nicely.

Regards,
George

2 reasons:

1: Ontario players can't pick their own tickets like they do in other parts of the country

2: the odds are astonomical to hit the jackpot 1:62,891,499
that's 62 million to 1 shot.

Good luck trying to hit that - you'll need it

 

[Sheba]

Re: Re: Stupid 7

Beaker:

Sums it up nicely.

Regards,
George

Yes I also have to agree here on that one... But we still play cause one never knows...

Sheba__ ~~~
Everybody's Got a Dream...JACKPOT!
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[gsobier]

Re: Re: Re: Stupid 7

Sheba:

Yep, you never know when lightning could strike, just one toonie a draw for this one... ...nothing more for me.

Regards,
George

Yes I also have to agree here on that one... But we still play cause one never knows...

Sheba__ ~~~
Everybody's Got a Dream...JACKPOT!
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