Declining Public Interest in Lotto's
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:03 pmThe Houston Chronicle ran a front page article yesterday referencing the lack of interest in the Texas Lotto jackpot which now stands at $73 million -- going on to say that only $1.3 in tickets had been sold for the latest drawing.
It also goes on to say that other states are also facing a decline in Lottery sales in general.
As far as Texas is concerned, I can say that I have noticed a dramatic decline in second tier payouts over the past year for all 3 of our Lotto's. They are about one half to 60% of what they were a year ago.
I am wondering if this is just due to the low payouts in Texas or are other players in this forum noticing the same trend. Feedback is most welcome.
Here is the link to the newspaper article. It is too long to post here.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/met ... 86375.html
It also goes on to say that other states are also facing a decline in Lottery sales in general.
As far as Texas is concerned, I can say that I have noticed a dramatic decline in second tier payouts over the past year for all 3 of our Lotto's. They are about one half to 60% of what they were a year ago.
I am wondering if this is just due to the low payouts in Texas or are other players in this forum noticing the same trend. Feedback is most welcome.
Here is the link to the newspaper article. It is too long to post here.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/met ... 86375.html