Guy making $7.25 an hour wins 258M Jackpot

[Conan71]

That is where we disagree. I believe that computers CAN be manipulated and if the there is enough money, WILL be manipulated.

Why do you not trust government run health care but do trust government run lottery?

As I understand, Powerball is not a government-run lottery, it's an alliance of state lottery commissions who run it.

You have 32 other member states of the PB system with a vested interest.  To date, has the Powerball or Lotto America been defrauded?

"Myth #8: Because state governments benefit from lottery proceeds, they can't be trusted to regulate their industry.

We trust states to make their own tax policy-and many other decisions regarding their citizens-so why shouldn't states be trusted to regulate their own lottery organizations? There is nothing to hide. Lottery files are public record and open to scrutiny by the media and by the citizenry. Lottery board meetings and legislative hearings also are open to the public. And these state lottery proceedings are much more accessible than those of federal regulatory agencies.

Myth #9: There is no assurance that lottery drawings are conducted fairly.

The state lottery industry is one of the most scrutinized industries that ever existed. Security has always been of highest priority in selling lottery products and in conducting lottery drawings. A high level of security and public drawings are what separate state lotteries from, and sets them above, numbers games sold on the streets.

Using state-of-the-art draw machines and televising official drawings are means employed to ensure that every player has the same chance to win. For instant games, the lottery industry requires secure printing facilities and controlled distribution; the industry also is moving in the direction of bar coding and all electronic validation equipment."

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[RecycleMichael]

"They" got to Conan.

Who knows where they will go next.

[Conan71]

Too late for me, but this hat will keep you safe, my friend: