Lottery Computer Glitch

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by NetMidWest, Dec 22, 2005.

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    The Kansas lottery screwed up last weekend...
    http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=1425383
    Same pick 3 numbers for 3 days.
    Local TV news says it was a software glitch, quoting the lottery office as saying it ran fine for ten years. They paid out twice what they took in on the third day, people apparently picked up on it.

    So, if you see the same number pop up twice in a row, would you bet on it happening a third time? :D
     
    NetMidWest, Dec 22, 2005 IP
  2. Crazy_Zap

    Crazy_Zap Well-Known Member

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    After reading that, I might. :)
     
    Crazy_Zap, Dec 22, 2005 IP
  3. NetMidWest

    NetMidWest Peon

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    They are honoring all tickets, and refunding the losers for the second and third days.
    Plus a free Pick 3 this Saturday, if you spend a dollar...
    Sounds expensive.
     
    NetMidWest, Dec 23, 2005 IP
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    Crazy_Zap Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, but lotteries generally make a LOT of money. I wouldn't be too worried about their future profitability. :)
     
    Crazy_Zap, Dec 23, 2005 IP
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    they also have insurance in the event someone does win.
     
    Dekker, Dec 23, 2005 IP
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    Well that is nice that they are honoring all the tickets.
     
    KN27, Dec 24, 2005 IP
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    they'd have to. some retard would sue for emotional stress.
     
    Dekker, Dec 24, 2005 IP