How to set up an Office Lottery Pool
This site can be used for the simple task of checking the winning lottery numbers against your own tickets.
We know how tedious it can be to visually check all your tickets. There have been instances
where a winning ticket was thrown away because the holder didn't SEE the winning match.
This website can help remove "some" of the human error from the equation.
Initial Considerations:
There are a few things that need to be decided before setting up your lottery pool that will
alleviate any conflict. The main issue is trust. A lottery pool will not be enjoyable or effective
if the players don't trust the person running it. If the steps outlined here are followed and
disclosed to the players, there should be no problems with trust and everyone can enjoy playing and
hopefully winning the lottery.
Click to DOWNLOAD a sample
spreadsheet showing "SHARES" distribution.
This can also be used for "LEVEL" contributions...just keep the contribution
amount the same
for all players. Hope you like it. Give some feedback...please.
1. Contributions
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| A. Level or Equal Contributions |
All players contribute and share in the winnings equally
Determine the dollar amount at the beginning so there is no confusion later. |
| B. Shares Contribution |
This type of contribution allows players to buy "SHARES" of the winnings.
The range of allowed contributions should be determined prior to the pool activation.
Distribution of winnings will be based on the amount of each player's contribution.
Click to DOWNLOAD a sample spreadsheet showing "SHARES"
distribution.
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2. Pool Manager Responsibilities
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| A. Collect Money |
Collect the money from each player. |
| B. Document Contributions |
Create a spreadsheet or some other document that show
the player's name, contribution, lottery game (you can have more than one) and
the drawing date of the game. |
| C. Purchase the tickets |
It is easier for the pool manager to purchase the
"Quick Pick" tickets in bulk. However, some players like to pick the numbers.
The manager just needs to be aware of this and plan accordingly. |
| D. Identify Tickets |
The manager should number the tickets and make a
photo copy for each player. This will make identifying winning numbers/tickets easier
when the time comes. |
| E. Enter Tickets |
Key in each of the numbers from the tickets into
the "Ticket Manager" page on this website. Managers should be extra vigilant to key the
numbers in accurately. "Human Error" could result in a winning ticket being discarded. |
| F. Check the Results |
After the game's drawing, log into this website and go to
the "Winning Numbers" page. Select the appropriate game. The latest draw results will be
displayed at the top of the list. Click the link "Check Results". This will bring you to a
page that shows the winning numbers and a dropdown list box of all of the lottery pools you
have created. Select the pool to check the number against and click the "Submit" button.
A grid will display all of the ticket numbers that have matched the winning numbers. |
| G. Distribute the results |
The pool manager should print the results page and
distribute it to all players. |
| H. Distribute winnings |
The winnings should be distributed according to the
contribution method established. Further, winnings can also be used to purchase additional
tickets for the next drawing. This should be determined beforehand so that all players
will be informed. |