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My frugal mother told me early on that players do not win at casinos, and their losses are what makes casino ambiance so luxurious. She felt similarly about that way about lottery tickets until a group of her fellow workers asked her to join a lottery pool. Her immediate response was,”No,” which she immediately changed it to, “Yes,” when all six others at the table anted up.
Group pressure maybe; good decision definitely for six weeks later they won the big one. That was 1972. After the group disbanded, Mom played a while then quit–she kept forgetting to check the numbers. Bet she goes back to playing now that the New Jersey Lottery has the Fast Play game. She likes being a winner, but don’t we all?
The New Jersey Lottery has something special here not available in New York or Pennsylvania. No numbers selection, no waiting for drawings, no scratching required, these new, ‘easy to play and win” games, are perfect for her and perfect for anyone who buys tickets. It’s instant gratification.
Today I head to my local Jersey Farms down the road. I enter the store; I aim to play. I pass the instant scratch-off machine, slips for the numbers games, and hand the retail vendor several slips for Fast Play along with a Jackson ($20). With potential payoffs of up to $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $25,000 respectively, I play on demand only what I can afford.
Immediately the lottery terminal begins printing out tickets for my $1 Fast Cash (overall odds 1 in 4), $1 Red Hot Numbers (overall odds 1 in 3.9), $2 Slots of Fun (overall odds 1 in 3.9), and $5 Bling Bucks (overall odds 1 in 3.2). I really must try them all.
Hey! These are really fun games matching symbols printed on tickets to winning symbols shown below them. I especially like Slots because I can win multiple times on one ticket and Bling because of its bonus games. Describe them all as quick, quick, quick.
I bet with my head so no matter how it goes I am no loser. Anticipation, anticipation is not making me wait. Anticipation, anticipation is not keeping me waiting. Results are instantaneous. Time for the reveals.
I check then double-check each ticket. No matches on any of the first five, I am down to one Bling Bling Bucks. Its $7-$7-$7 matches. Immediately I cash in at the register, count my money, resist the urge to try my luck again for the moment, and know there is always next time.
Word is Fast Play Games will be changed regularly, so be on the lookout for different games like the $2 10X the Cash (overall odds 1 in 3.53) that multiplies potential payoffs up to $5,000 by 5 or 10. New games are to appear every few months, including some $10 games.
You must be 18 or older to buy a lottery ticket. The New Jersey Lottery reminds players, it’s only a game so remember to play responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1800-GAMBLER. For more information visit New Jersey Lottery website.
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I will be in NJ next month. I will be sure to play!
I wonder if they have one similar to this in Florida! My hubby is the game player in the family 🙂
We recently played these too. Much easier and better odds than scratch offs!
So much fun! If I don’t see a new post tomorrow, I’ll hope that means you won big!
This sounds like a quick and fun way to play. I like not having to wait!
This sounds pretty neat. I will have to play if I am ever in NJ. I don’t normally win with scratch offs.
That is so cool. I love to play the scratchers tickets but don’t check numbers so I can’t play the numbers game, just like your mom. I would love this option.
i have never heard of these. it sounds like fun though, especially if you win!
I suck at playing anything related to the lottery. My mom is the lucky one at these things!
Wow. That would be a lot of money if you win. I love that winning is quick. I’d try my luck with that if I get to visit New Jersey.
My son in law is super lucky with any type of lottery. Hasn’t one the big one yet but I bet he does someday.
It’s all in the odds.
How awesome. Ive never played the lottery, ever. A few years back I won everything I entered and everyone told me to play but I didn’t. I’m kickin myself now.
Lotteries are fun. I do this once in a while.
Nice. that would be a lot of money if you win. this is really have fun and hat is so cool!
I like playing lotto cards. Hope you win!
I love to buy scratch tickets. I love to try new games. You can’t win if you don’t play.
Winning the lottery would change my life. I can’t even imagine what that would be like.
Glad you won some money back. I don’t think they have anything similar to this in my state.
I have never played lottery before & I am still fishy to try something like that. But I am sure it is going to be so much fun if you get a chance to win it.