Category: lottery
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Hot Lotto Scandal
In 2017, a new multi-state lottery game was born called Lotto America. But Lotto America has an ugly older sibling with a bad reputation, and their name is Hot Lotto. Hot Lotto held its first lottery drawing on February 13, 1988. Everything ran great for decades and there where tons of happy winners. Then…
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States that don’t participate in the Lottery and why
When you see the Powerball reach that unheard-of number or the Mega Millions hit an all-time high, you can’t help but want in on the action. In America, there are only 5 states that don’t participate in the lottery and for various reasons. Residents that live in those nonparticipating states often travel to neighboring states…
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Avoid being Scammed Online by Fake Prizes, Lotteries and Sweepstakes
Entering the lottery, contests and sweepstakes is a fun pastime for many people. However, the scams associated with this particular hobby are overwhelming. How can you tell if someone is trying to scam you? Let’s take a look. Scammer Tactics Pay for your Prize- A lot of scammers will tell you you’ve won and then…
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Is Playing the Lottery Worth It?
The Lottery has a top notch marketing strategy. They play on people’s hope and convince them that they have a real shot at winning the jackpot. While there’s no doubt that lottery winnings have changed countless lives over the years, is it really worth playing? Let’s take a look. Likelihood Truth be told, winning the…
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Does Winning the Lottery Do More Harm than Good?
Winning the lottery sounds like a dream come true, right? For some, it leads to nothing but problems. If you’ve ever wondered about the bad things that happen to people who win the lottery, here are a few of the challenges they face. Bankruptcy One would think winning the lottery would ensure that a person…
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Can you Play Games and Win Money with Apps?
Consumers these days are always on the lookout for a scam. Unfortunately for the app industry, many people think winning money through playing games is one of them. Believe it or not, there are a number of apps that will pay you real money or gift cards to play. However, it’s important to be savvy.…
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Why Do Your Parents Still Play Those Numbers?
Why does anyone still gamble in general? Everyone knows it’s a waste of money and the machine are faulty. We can get into the studies on the average of people with gambling problems. But, let us not jump to conclusions; your parents don’t have an issue, and you hate the thought that they’re wasting money…
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OMG, You Just Won The Lottery! What Next?
Congratulations! You won the lottery! Some will lose their mind and start buying cars, clothes, trips, or a big home. That’s fine, but slow down. Many people who win the lottery get spend-happy and are back in debt in just a few years’ time. You want to ensure your money lasts for the rest of…
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5 Reasons Not Winning the Lottery is a Blessing
While you might be playing the lottery consistently and hoping to win, a loss might be a blessing in disguise! Here are five reasons not winning the lottery might be the best thing that ever happened to you. Increased Risk of Divorce The number one reason couples get divorced is money. It doesn’t have to…
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Sweepstakes Don’t Always Make the News
When lotteries start getting large, it is all over the news. This is not the same when it comes to sweepstakes. Since it isn’t seen all over the place, it can be hard to know if they are legit. When something is not discussed, it can seem amiss about it. Sweepstakes are not always put…