HAMILTON's Digital Lottery--Just for the Winter- Page 3

[NJ_BroadwayGirl]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 11:04am

I'm actually NOT entering today, but I wondered if those who successfully entered were given a time when winners would be notified? I read through all the FAQ but couldn't find it. 

[haterobics]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 11:16am

macnyc said: "They really need our date of birth to enter a lottery?"

 

I think that falls under the same legal rules as a website asking for that when you enroll to make sure you are over 13. That said, I wouldn't put anything in there that makes you 13+, since they are going to check your ID before giving you your wristband/tickets, so just to be safe...

[haterobics]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 11:17am

NJ_BroadwayGirl said: "I'm actually NOT entering today, but I wondered if those who successfully entered were given a time when winners would be notified? I read through all the FAQ but couldn't find it. "

 

"You will be notified via email within a few minutes of the closing time listed for the specific lottery you entered."

[NJ_BroadwayGirl]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 11:21am

haterobics said: "You will be notified via email within a few minutes of the closing time listed for the specific lottery you entered."

Ah now I remember - I think I read that in the FAQ but wondered what the closing time would be. Thanks. I saw someone said closing was 4:00 so that must have been posted when the lottery went live.

[Debbie77]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 11:26am

After I get the green check mark confirming "I am not a robot" (sigh....hate), I hit the blue enter tab and nothing happens.  Very sad that my knowledge of street signs, popcorn, mountains, and lakes is all for naught.

 

 

Updated On: 1/5/16 at 11:26 AM

[Hairspray0901]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 11:35am

I have been getting "Service Unavailable" all morning; I've looked about 8 times since 9:30am. Craziness! lol. Will try again later in the day and hope to at least get through to be able to enter!

[bfreak]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 11:58am

Still no confirmation email about 2 hours later. What do I do?

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 12:04pm

What do you do? Realize that this isn't your only chance to do the Hamilton digital lottery and try again once they've purchased another server with the profits made off a couple t-shirts and a mug.

[bfreak]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 12:09pm

No, I'm not concerned about it that much. (I know I'm likely not going to win anyway) But should I reenter for tonight or not bother? Like would I get penalized if for some reason they saw I had 2 entries even though it was a computer mistake?

[SushJoya]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 12:31pm

Has anyone gotten past the confirmation email? I haven't actually been able to "confirm" my email yet. 

[Robert16]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 12:46pm

i just received my Lottery Entry Received email

[Hellob]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 12:58pm

I wonder if they can get sued for the server being down? It's technically a contest and you are prohibiting entrants. Either way, sounds like a mess. 

[gypsy101]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 1:05pm

LOL how could you sue them for that

[tazber]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 1:06pm

By retaining a lawyer and bringing a suit.

 

There have been crazier cases.

[NJ_BroadwayGirl]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 1:09pm

From the website: 
"Winners will have a 60 minute window during which they must claim and pay for their tickets with a credit card online. Tickets not claimed in this manner will be sold to the cancellation line in person at the box office."

 

With this new digital format and people entering just because they can, I wouldn't be surprised to occasionally see lottery seats go unclaimed and end up on the cancellation line. Think specifically of suburban teenagers who wouldn't have been able to go to the in-person lottery on a regular basis - now they enter online, potentially win and mom/dad says "no way you are going to the city tonight." 

Updated On: 1/5/16 at 01:09 PM

[Fosse76]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 1:10pm

Hellob said: "I wonder if they can get sued for the server being down? It's technically a contest and you are prohibiting entrants. Either way, sounds like a mess."

Seriously? No one has been harmed nor has a damage claim. So no, they cannot get sued. If over time the problem persists and lottery seats are going unsold (and are instead sold at full price to the standby line), the State might have a fraud claim, but ticket buyers have no claim.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 1:13pm

Hellob said: "I wonder if they can get sued for the server being down? It's technically a contest and you are prohibiting entrants. Either way, sounds like a mess."

 

That's just silly. They are not prohibiting anything. The server went down. It's a technical issue not some sort of conspiracy to prohibit anyone from obtaining tickets. 

 

 

 

 

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 1:13pm

bfreak said: "No, I'm not concerned about it that much. (I know I'm likely not going to win anyway) But should I reenter for tonight or not bother? Like would I get penalized if for some reason they saw I had 2 entries even though it was a computer mistake?"

 

You won't be penalized, enter again. They know people are having issues.

 

[Hellob]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 1:15pm

gypsy101 said: "LOL how could you sue them for that

 

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I'm not suing anyone lol but like other person said, crazier things have been sued over. It's a contest and everyone should be able to enter otherwise it's not a fair contest. All you would need is a bunch of clients and proof of being unable to enter during the time period. The main issue is proving damages since it's a $10 ticket but if I were Nederlander, I'd go back to the old version until I had a server as big as the earth bc  this could turn into a mess.

[Hellob]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 1:17pm

CarlosAlberto said: "Hellob said: "I wonder if they can get sued for the server being down? It's technically a contest and you are prohibiting entrants. Either way, sounds like a mess."

 

 

 

That's just silly. They are not prohibiting anything. The server went down. It's a technical issue not some sort of conspiracy to prohibit anyone from obtaining tickets. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A lawyer might see it differently. It's an interesting legal query. 

[NJ_BroadwayGirl]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 1:22pm

Hellob said: "A lawyer might see it differently. It's an interesting legal query. "

Lawyers see a lot of things differently :) 

 

I tried to read the Terms and Conditions on the lottery site but that particular page won't load. But at least this Disclaimer is at the bottom of the page:

Limit 1 entry per person, per performance. All lottery prices include a $2.00 facility fee. Ticket limits and prices displayed are at the sole discretion of the show and are subject to change without notice. Lottery prices are not valid on prior purchases. Lottery ticket offer cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. All sales final - no refunds or exchanges. Lottery may be revoked or modified at anytime without notice.

 

I think that last line covers everything, probably including a downed server.

[mcsquared]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 1:35pm

Lin responds to crash in case you didn't see:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/UPDATE-Lin-Manuel-Miranda-Responds-to-Web-Site-Crash-of-HAMILTON-Digital-Lottery-20160105

 

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 1:36pm

Why does BWW need to make every tweet of Lin's into a post? If you want to know what Lin is saying, go on Twitter.

[mattyp4]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 2:09pm

gypsy101 said:

"I'm not suing anyone lol but like other person said, crazier things have been sued over. It's a contest and everyone should be able to enter otherwise it's not a fair contest. All you would need is a bunch of clients and proof of being unable to enter during the time period. The main issue is proving damages since it's a $10 ticket but if I were Nederlander, I'd go back to the old version until I had a server as big as the earth bc  this could turn into a mess."

 

EVERYBODY JUST RELAX!!!

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 1/5/16 at 2:16pm

neonlightsxo said: "Why does BWW need to make every tweet of Lin's into a post? If you want to know what Lin is saying, go on Twitter."

 

SEO. Same reason Playbill puts Hamilton in its headlines even when the show is probably about Gypsy or Lestat.