It’s as simple as using a number combination you believe in
and submitting. After you do that then you simply wait for the results. Once the
results come in you can confirm whether or not you won but that usually doesn’t
take long. The most recent New York lottery winning numbers are as follows, for the mega
millions: 11 28 33 41 43 (with the mega ball number as 41). As for powerball,
the numbers are: 8 10 25 36 44 (with the power play number being 28).

For the NY lotto, the numbers are 2 5 27 32 38 50 (bonus of 51). Sweet million: 6 7 12 29
37 and 38. Lastly take 5 with: 2 16 21 31 38. Other games such as numbers, win
4 and pick 10 even had their daily drawings up too. Numbers were 746 and 767.

Win 4 is 6176 and 0419. Win 4 ends the updates with 3 4 8 19 24 26 34 43 44 45 46 49
53 57 63 64 65 66 74 and 79. Going on the NY lotto website supplies you with the New York lottery winning numbers. For faithful New York lottery players when you need information on all victory numbers for each game you can definitely visit the site. Finding out the drawn numbers via TV or news are not the only ways you can locate them after playing.

For each time the numbers are chosen and confirmed you should be able to locate them in multiple places to find out
if you are a winner or not. Present day, this process is pretty simple. Every state that participates in the lottery will offer the same access and
information to its residents. These are simply the affects and benefits of
technology today. The convenience of doing things when you want to and not when
other people initiate you to do so.

For years that is simply the way things were
and how they worked as well. The conveniences of today also influences people to
want to participate in the lotto more so than they have in the past. Yeah the
chances and probability is slightly discouraging but it’s always worth a shot.
You just never know and that is what you have to go by and believe in. Imagine actually confirming a powerball or mega millions prize – that would have to be one of the greatest experiences ever!

No matter how long the payout process actually takes, just knowing you are now a millionaire rocks. You are
experiencing something most will not on their lifetime. If you ever confirm
being a winner, plan ahead and make it count. If you play you should prepare to
win anyhow. When you actually do you should make it count.

Yes you are a millionaire but you would not want it all to go to waste. There are many things
you can actually do after becoming rich. Most people know about charities, that is a top choice of most richer people. To
be able to give back when you can is a great feeling. What are some other
affective things you can do though?

Helping is not always just donating, sometimes it’s gestures as small as buying someone a small gift just because or
helping your parents renovate their home. You can never be too choosy or stingy
with you earnings unless you are a loner. For those who have great company
(friends and family), show your appreciation for them and make it count. No they
don’t deserve your whole prize but they are entitled to a little reward. That
just comes with loyalty.

This short story starts off innocently enough but the end result is murder. Not only murder but an acceptable murder. From what I have garnered about the author, Shirley Jackson is that she led a troubled life full of mental illnesses. To me it is sad that Miss Jackson had had such a troubling life to begin with that she can bring this story into existence. But then after considering it for some time it occurred to me it is like another part of my own life experience that makes me want to tell you about and I think you will find unique.

In the story it tells of a lottery and we assume that means a monetary lottery as we are so used to today, but we find out it is anything but that. It is about death and the way things are and traditions followed by men. Religion is much like this short story, as in religion they follow traditions passed down by many generations. A quick summation of traditions and following them does not make that tradition accurate. Just because we have always done a certain thing the same way does not make it right or truthful as in the story here. A thing done because it was always done that way is no more truth then 1 plus 1 equals 3.

The people in the story followed a tradition that was always done even though some parts were missing and lost it mattered not to them. The tradition became truth and the real truth was lost. Even all the way to murder was followed because that was the tradition they followed, nothing else mattered. We as people need to be able to ask and search out what is truth and what is not truth. Now I am not going to tell you what truth is, I can but that is not the purpose of this article. The greater good is that you need to ask and to be able to question and get honest answers and not the made up traditional words that are always said.

Maybe you can tell I grew up being taught to always do the right thing and this premise has served me well over the years. One thing about this is that you must try to think of what is the right thing to do in a given situation. We have to determine just what are values are. Without values then I guess murder may be ok. But in the story the woman stoned in the end was a mans wife. Now the man has to go throughout the rest of his life without his wife. Really? That is sick isn't it? I mean if you think about it we are born and we grow and then we become of age and most of us find a mate to share our lives with and then one day a lottery is drawn and she is stoned to death. You know death means she is gone and never coming back ever again. Not good for sure as we all know. So how is this tradition a good thing? I say it is not of course. I mean you get married and all of your hopes and dreams of a happy life are tied to this person and then one day due to tradition you stone her and she dies and is no more, that is just insanity I think. So I ask you and I think the story is asking, are the traditions you are following good ones? Have you taken the time to determine if they do harm or good? Maybe this is what is being asked in The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Summary

A point I would like to make is about what if I win the Montana Lottery? Then what? How do I handle all that money? My dreams just came true and after the initial excitement wears off that thought hits you, what do I do now? We all have the dream of paying off our bills, quitting the job and maybe buying that big house on the hill. Flying away to some tropical paradise to live life out under a palm tree. But how do we make this happen soundly and how do I now protect this great asset I won?

A good tip would be to surround yourself with experts and fee based professionals to help with your financial decisions you need to make. Once you and your experts have decided how to claim your money, either a lump sum or a one time payout then it would be time to take your winning ticket to the nearest Lottery Office to claim your winnings. A very exciting time. Expect them to want to take your picture with a huge check that you and maybe your spouse would hold. Lots of handshaking and pats on the back for being so good at picking numbers out may be an experience you will have.

Now you may want your name not published and they will abide by your wishes but some states have a thing called public records. Your name may become part of a public record for winning the Montana Lottery. The gaming commissions can't change this as the recent winner from Arizona found out after a news organization ask for the public record and learned of the man who won and went and interviewed him. They learned the amount he won and the payout amount and other personal things. So being prepared for this event will and can be helpful to you so your know what to say and what you don't want to say to the media.

So now you have claimed your payout of the Montana Lottery you will want to settle up with your fee based professionals and any expert you hired to help you. I can imagine this is the time to surround yourself with your family and close friends to help you celebrate your good fortune. Party on dude as they say! Just try to remember in this very exciting time to keep yourself steady. Keep your close family nearby for your support system and relish this good time and really enjoy your loved ones.

If your married you and your spouse may want to take some time off and go on a vacation to continue to celebrate your good fortune. Just try to relax and enjoy yourself, after all now all of your financial worries are over so that one nagging bill you had can now be taken care of and behind you. The freedom to not have to worry about your next paycheck or how your going to pay the rent is over. Imagine the freedom you must now have. The freedom to maybe stay in bed an extra hour if you need to. The freedom to go buy a car if you need a new car. Maybe pay off your child's college bill. Maybe they have a new baby on the way and now you can provide a college fund for them or maybe you want to go get that degree you always dreamed of getting. All of this is now possible as you're the winner of the Montana Lottery! You lucky dog you!

Whether you play Mega Millions, Powerball, Super Lotto, or any of the other great games that the lottery has to offer, the game isn't over until you find out if you are the big winner. But if this is the first time that you have played your state lottery, you may not be familiar with all the convenient ways that you can check your winning lottery numbers. Even if you are not at home when the drawing takes place, you will not miss out on the results of your game play.

If you find yourself 'on the road' the day of, or after, the lottery drawing, you are just a phone call away from the results of the official lottery drawing. For example, if you live in California, but find yourself on a business trip in Nevada, simply pick up a phone and dial 1-800-LOTTERY to hear the winning lottery numbers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And it works from a pay phone just as well as your cell phone or any land line, such as your hotel suite or office phone system.

Checking your numbers is now even easier than playing the most exciting game on earth! And there are more great ways to stay in touch with the lottery games of your choice.

Most states also offer a free sign up which will enable you to check the winning numbers while you peruse your email inbox. That's right, the state lottery will send you the results of the weekly drawings automatically by simply filling out a brief information form online.

And while you are waiting for the big day of the drawing, you will also receive special offers designed exclusively for lottery members. The California State Lottery allows you to create an account where you can manage your entries, learn about new games, and truly interact with the lottery experience.

But if it's just a quick check you want, each state lottery website features a quick link or side bar where the winning numbers are posted immediately following the weekly drawings. Just look for the 'winning numbers' tab to quickly check if you have the matching winning numbers this week. It couldn't be easier!

If it's fun, excitement, and entertainment you want, the lottery has as much as you need. From the moment you pick your lottery numbers, to the day of the drawing, you will be on the edge of your seat for the best that life has to offer. You will see your dreams unfolding before your very eyes with the never ending challenge of the state lottery games.

And you can play the same game over and over again; working with lady luck to hit the biggest payday you have ever imagined. Or if it is variety you crave, the lottery has plenty of that to satisfy your taste. And the state lottery is developing new and exciting games every day, giving you even more to look forward to playing.

Just think of the fun you can share with family and friends as you compete with each other, as well as thousands of others just like you for the best prizes on earth.

Walk, run, or drive to your nearest local lottery retailer and get in on the thrill of the greatest games around town. You won't be sorry you played. And you will give yourself the chance of a lifetime!

It has the power to change most of the things you once knew. They can
either shift in a positive way or 360 into a negative outcome. It all depends on
how you play your cards once you have won. The differences of your lifestyle once you have won the lotto is quite obvious. You would purchase a game piece, choose your combination of numbers and await
the results.

After you confirm the LA lottery winning numbers, you then proceed
to claim your winnings. This could be done at the nearest lotto district office.
Most people travel there in person and turn in their ticket. You then will
receive a check with your winnings. You can either claim all at once or in
increments (which each installment will be taxed separately).

If you choose to retrieve all of your earnings all at once, one large lump sum
of that tax percentage will be deducted from the check. It’s funny to think that
all of this would come from choosing the correct LA lottery winning numbers
huh? That’s just how it works and that is why many pay to play. The outcome
overshadows any hardship in the process of playing the lotto. What you choose
plays a big part in the way your fate will play out eventually.

You will either be apart of one of two choices: winning or losing. It’s really that simple. The circumstances in which you play the lotto will slightly affect your outcome in a sense. There are those that play the lotto and do not speak much about it. Then there are those who run their mouths about playing, the amount of times they play and sometimes the numbers they play.

Talking too much about your business is never wise. Even when you doubt it, people pay attention. You would not want people knowing you won before you even discover it. Ultimately for Louisiana residents though, winning will help finish off much of the work leftover from Katrina. There are still affected areas that can afford to be fixed and the winnings can make this happen.

The stress of feeling obligated to help everyone once you have won may take a
big toll on you emotionally. That can be very overbearing. On one instant you do
not want to seem stingy but on another hand you did win by yourself. There are
also those complicated situations where someone gave you the numbers to play; in their mind they won as much as you did. Do you split evenly, give a percentage or just acknowledge the fact that you’ve spent your own money to play that ticket. It may be the answer to your financial problems but when it comes to your personal problems, those may get worst.

The most recent LA lottery winning numbers (12/11/12) were: 01 09 16 22 27 29.
That lucky player won up to $300,000. The mega millions winner for the same date actually received up to $27,000,000. That prize is truly one of a kind and
nothing more than a far fetched wish to some. Every time the winning numbers are drawn, one lucky person becomes rich. Every time the winning numbers are drawn someone’s dream come true. When it comes to the lotto, many different people are sharing the same dream… To actually win it!!

More interesting than that tidbit is the fact that even though there has been tremendous growth in sales revenue over that period of time, the Mega Millions sales revenue has not been consistent. For instance, from year 2002 to 2005 there was steady growth, but the next six years from 2005 to 2011, revenue fluctuated up and down and culminated in a tremendous drop in revenue from $215.8 million to the 2011 level of $165 million. Some may blame outside factors such as the economy or uncertainty, but according to reports from the State of Ohio, the real culprit is the Ohio Lottery Powerball.

The changes in revenues were a clear sign that Mega Millions players' sentiment was moving away from the game. The same data showed that Ohio players have shifted enthusiasm once before. For instance, in 2006 when the Ohio Lottery changed its Super Lotto Plus game to Lot O' Play in October of 2005, an enormous decrease in Super lotto Plus/Lot O' Play game revenue occurred in the 2006 fiscal year. In fact, the revenue decreased two consecutive years afterwards and the Super Lotto Plus/Lot O' Play game had to be retired by the Ohio Lottery. At the same time of Super Lotto Plus's demise, the Ohio Lottery Mega Millions game revenue increased by $47 million.

Could, the Ohio Lottery Mega Millions game get a dose of its own medicine? There are two years in the data that evidence a similar sentiment by players that was recognized in 2006. The years to look at closely are 2010 and 2011. In 2010, the Powerball was introduced and in 2011, there was a massive increase in Powerball revenue. When Powerball was introduced in 2010, a small amount of sales revenue was earned by the game but the Ohio lottery Mega Millions game seen no major negative changes in sales revenue. However, in 2011 when Powerball sales revenue jumped 323% from $23.6 million to $76.4 million the Ohio Lottery Mega Millions game decreased by 23.5% from $215.8 million to $165 million.

In summary, the Ohio Lottery Mega Millions game is losing revenue at an alarming rate due to an increased interest in the introduction of Powerball. There was no denying this reason once the data was analyzed. In short, the analysis showed that the decrease from year 2010 to 2011 is in direct relation to the large increase in Powerball revenue. It could also be shown from the data that there was an increase in instant game ticket revenue every year there was a decline in Mega millions revenue. It may not just be Powerball that eliminates the Ohio Lottery Mega Millions game; it may as well be instant game tickets. Either way, it is safe to say that if Ohioans do not like the game, they more than likely will let you know it!

With forty-two states, as well as Washington D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands participating in the Mega Millions game, there are more people playing the game than any of the other mega jackpot games in the United States. With more people playing the game, the larger the jackpot can become. Just ask the three winning ticket holders that claimed the largest ever jackpot, a whopping $656 million.

With all that money on the line, what kinds of security measures are taken to ensure the Mega Million jackpot winner is legitimate? There are a number of security procedures that are performed for each of the two drawings held each and every week. To start, the game officials have a number of drawing machines and ball sets that are audited to ensure that each numbered ball has the same chance to be drawn. Once the ball set and drawing machine are selected, the lottery officials conducted rigorous tests to determine if there will be complete randomness of drawn balls at the time of the live drawing. All of these procedures are videotaped to ensure that none of the officials involved in the pre-game procedures do anything to rig the results. Finally, after approximately three hours, the process is completed and the equipment is secured with a limited number of people having access. All of this to ensure fair results for a drawing that will take less than sixty seconds to complete.