tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post4730670769703271478..comments2024-03-20T09:32:16.592-04:00Comments on Michael James on Money: More Trouble for OLGMichael Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-3122505872898367732010-09-30T00:33:44.498-04:002010-09-30T00:33:44.498-04:00I doubt people will avoid lottery - actually in ti...I doubt people will avoid lottery - actually in times of economic hardship they prosper... More people are ready to pay for a dream!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975774781231509585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-53591645389742570102010-09-29T22:54:10.070-04:002010-09-29T22:54:10.070-04:00@Chris B: I agree that more people are wary of st...@Chris B: I agree that more people are wary of store clerks now. It seems that this case happened over 6 years ago. It's just now that the police have evidence.Michael Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-57056637620725476092010-09-29T22:14:49.659-04:002010-09-29T22:14:49.659-04:00Not sure how anyone can get taken by store clerks ...Not sure how anyone can get taken by store clerks these days since the addition of the self scanning stations. Who seriously hands over the ticket to a clerk with all the horror stories???Chris Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-70766325318091160292010-09-29T19:56:15.553-04:002010-09-29T19:56:15.553-04:00@Financial Cents and @Gene: I know that many peop...@Financial Cents and @Gene: I know that many people take the lottery seriously, but I'd miss the fun if OLG actually solved all the problems. At their core, lotteries exploit human weakness with negative net social value.Michael Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-14222487457064291682010-09-29T19:33:27.394-04:002010-09-29T19:33:27.394-04:00Yes, as your update mentions, it looks like the po...Yes, as your update mentions, it looks like the police have finally done enough work on the case to prove a theft from 2003. I think there was an expose "The Fifth Estate" about this case and others. http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/luckofthedraw/index.html<br /><br />At that time, the OLG suspected wrong doing, since the apparent winner's story was vague and inconsistent, but they had no real grounds to deny payment.<br /><br />Since that time, measures have been introduced to help prevent theft of winning tickets. I've noticed there's an audible "Whoohoo!" from the machines that check winning tickets at stores here in Manitoba, to alert customers their tickets are winners. Ticket holders are also encouraged to sign their tickets. Both are good policies.genehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05608927986297939720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-90331551768479396762010-09-29T18:35:15.676-04:002010-09-29T18:35:15.676-04:00I guess I'll try my luck at Merivale Bingo ins...I guess I'll try my luck at Merivale Bingo instead.<br /><br />Friggin' OLG. Whatta mess.Financial Centshttp://myownadvisor.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-65034146670213005092010-09-29T12:03:50.026-04:002010-09-29T12:03:50.026-04:00@Patrick and Big Cajun Man: I'll stick to the...@Patrick and Big Cajun Man: I'll stick to the negative lotteries like hoping not to be in a serious car accident, hoping that I don't get charged with some crime I didn't commit, etc.Michael Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-20637076243185154942010-09-29T07:03:07.503-04:002010-09-29T07:03:07.503-04:00Patrick, I agree! Either that or only Keeno, that&...Patrick, I agree! Either that or only Keeno, that's a safe game!Big Cajun Manhttp://www.canajunfinances.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-68140093935212549002010-09-29T00:06:14.196-04:002010-09-29T00:06:14.196-04:00That does it! From now on, I only play the slot m...That does it! From now on, I only play the slot machines.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816252455472704262noreply@blogger.com