What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

#1

What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 1:22am

First off, I am well aware that the lotto for Wicked has a history of always being crowded etc. Even if the world is coming to an end there can be one sure thing. And, that thing is that the lotto for Wicked will go on and will be full of people.

That being said, given the fact that it is January and the tourists are gone and that there is supposed to be a few inches of snow tomorrow. Do you think that it would be a stupid idea for me to try the lotto. Or, like most times do you think it would be a waste of time?

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#2

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 1:27am

There's a fine fine line between winning Wicked lotto, and a waste of timeee...

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Updated On: 1/10/09 at 01:27 AM

#3

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 1:40am

But honestly, I don't think your chances are any better. The slowest weeks for Broadway have begun, but it will be a while before we see Wicked go down significantly in numbers. Less crowded, maybe, but still pretty crowded, with slim chances.

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#4

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 3:00am

I won the lotto when there was 75 people there and when there was about 400 people there. So your odds are about the same no matter what. :)

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#5

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 3:50am

Lol well obviously, mathematically speaking, your odds aren't always the same...the fewer the people the better the chance...but the bottom line is someone has to win and it just might be you ; )

#6

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 4:32am

"So your odds are about the same no matter what."

Well, actually, no...your odds are contingent upon how many people show up. 1 out of 75 vs 1 out of 400 are different.

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#7

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 5:18am

That being said, given the fact that it is January and the tourists are gone and that there is supposed to be a few inches of snow tomorrow. Do you think that it would be a stupid idea for me to try the lotto. Or, like most times do you think it would be a waste of time?

Well...

A) There were still a hell of a lot of people wandering through Times Square last night looking amazed at everything and trying to block the entire sidewalk for pictures ~ so the tourists are NOT totally gone yet.

B) I have yet to see weather affect the lottery that badly. A lot of people have the same thought ~ "Oh, the weather is/is supposed to be crappy! NO ONE will show up." And you end up with a jam-packed lottery.

and C) There are now only four shows (Shrek, Avenue Q, In The Heights, and Wicked) doing a lottery (Yes, I know Shrek's is at another time), they are ALL bound to be busier.

Still, it never hurts to try. As others have pointed out, someone has to win. It really just depends on what you want to do.

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#8

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 11:17am

If you have a back up plan then it's not a waste of time. Try the lotto and if you lose go see another **coughbettercough** show.

#9

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 11:21am

There was at least a 100 people there last night.

#10

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 11:28am

Your odds are the odds of coolkid and celery going away, which unfortuanntly aren't very good.

#11

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 12:28pm

I say go for it! Good luck!

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#12

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 12:34pm

Never know until you try

#13

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 12:48pm

Won the Broadway lottery my first time trying only two months ago. It's a total crap shoot. Best if luck!

#14

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 1:02pm

Why not? You try and you may win and you may not.

Just have a backup plan.

#15

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 3:16pm

You should invite coolkid with you and then sell the tickets if you win.

#16

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 5:18pm

I won the lotto when there was 75 people there and when there was about 400 people there. So your odds are about the same no matter what.

Umm... no?

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#17

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 9:37pm

"Your odds are the odds of coolkid and celery going away, which unfortuanntly aren't very good."

Or bryan finally giving up on his asking for cast recordings of flops.

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#18

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 10:04pm

I don't really care, and would rather you posted this on the board in your head so that no one else has to read it.

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#19

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 10:34pm

Your odds are increasing by asking others what the odds are!

#20

re: What are my odds with the Wicked lotto tomorrow

Posted: 1/10/09 at 11:08pm

your odds are 1 out of however many people end up participating.