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Image:Fingersandlottery sm.gif is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.
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BetacommandBot 19:12, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
The WFL game is a disgrace. VA did offer a cash option, but it was withdrawn in May 2007. WFL needs to be retired, or at least drop KY (the only WFL participant that is part of MUSL; best known for Powerball); KY should then join MUSL's smaller jackpot game Hot Lotto, which has grown to 13 members, including VA's neighbors West Virginia and D.C.. Not only does Hot Lotto have a cash option; HL also has the " Sizzler" tripler (similar to Powerball's PowerPlay.) Meanwhile, VA and GA should heave-ho WFL and go back to a multi-jurisdictional jackpot game, but include other Mega Millions members (i.e. Michigan and Ohio had been considering a "joint" game)-how about a "Mega Millions"-group version of Hot Lotto? KY is considering joining HL in its 2009 FY. 216.179.123.111 ( talk) 14:38, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
I have not conducted a detailed review of this article, because at the moment it clearly contravenes point 5 of WP:SELFPUB: the article is sourced almost entirely to Virginia State Lottery's own website. The article badly needs independent reliable sources. As WP:OR puts it, "Wikipedia articles should be based on reliable, published secondary sources and, to a lesser extent, on tertiary sources." If the article can be reworked to be based primarily on reliable third party sources within a reasonable time, I will review it against the remaining criteria then. Steve Smith ( talk) 18:49, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
Reviewer: Steve Smith ( talk) 18:49, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
The reasoning behind requiring articles to be based primarily on secondary sources is not because primary ones are unreliable, but because they often rely on a Wikipedia author's own interpretation. Additionally, third party sources are important because they determine what points Wikipedia articles should emphasize. I'm still not sold on this article's sourcing (I note that the frequent references to the Virginia Code are also primary sources), but will provide a full review anyway.
I am failing this article. The quality of its writing leaves quite a bit to be desired, and its organization is quite poor. Many sentences are unclear (often for reasons of jargon), and the article focuses too heavily on the rules of individual games, and not enough on big picture issues. Specific comments against the good article criteria follow. Steve Smith ( talk) 17:18, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
Pass. Steve Smith ( talk) 17:18, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
The general consensus seems to be that the use of non-free logos is acceptable in articles about the organization whose logo it is. Accordingly, you may wish to add the Virginia Lottery logo; I'll leave that up to you, though. Steve Smith ( talk) 17:18, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
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Reviewer: Jezhotwells ( talk) 18:33, 22 November 2010 (UTC)
I shall be reviewing this article against the Good Article criteria, following its nomination for Good Article status.
Disambiguations: one found, quad and unlinked as there is no article on the meaning implied here. [1] Jezhotwells ( talk) 18:37, 22 November 2010 (UTC)
Linkrot: none found. Jezhotwells ( talk) 18:39, 22 November 2010 (UTC)
Thank you for taking the time for a detailed review, I will work on addressing your concerns. Racepacket ( talk) 20:45, 22 November 2010 (UTC)
Why were the details of Virginia's Pick 3/Pick 4/Pick 5 games deleted, and continue to be deleted? Among other things, they are VIRGINIA-only games. VA Pick 5 is unique in itself; it should also be desribed, with a link to the Fantasy 5 page. 207.210.134.83 ( talk) 18:30, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
This can't be a "good" article when it doesn't mention a historical event which made the Virgina Lottery world-famous in 1992.
See "Group Invests $5 Million To Hedge Bets in Lottery", NY Times, February 25, 1992, and "Syndicate’s First Lotto Cheque Is In The Mail", The Age (Melbourne), by Elizabeth Minter, March 12, 1992
I'm surprised there isn't an article entirely about that incident. For the purposes of this article, what was the exact game that was offered in 1992 and how is it different now?
The article Lottery Wheeling is confusing and can't be found by many logical search terms. It also doesn't mention the Va lottery 1992 incident. 165.121.80.3 ( talk) 04:51, 19 March 2014 (UTC)
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Image:Fingersandlottery sm.gif is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.
Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.
If there is other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Note that any fair use images uploaded after 4 May, 2006, and lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.
BetacommandBot 19:12, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
The WFL game is a disgrace. VA did offer a cash option, but it was withdrawn in May 2007. WFL needs to be retired, or at least drop KY (the only WFL participant that is part of MUSL; best known for Powerball); KY should then join MUSL's smaller jackpot game Hot Lotto, which has grown to 13 members, including VA's neighbors West Virginia and D.C.. Not only does Hot Lotto have a cash option; HL also has the " Sizzler" tripler (similar to Powerball's PowerPlay.) Meanwhile, VA and GA should heave-ho WFL and go back to a multi-jurisdictional jackpot game, but include other Mega Millions members (i.e. Michigan and Ohio had been considering a "joint" game)-how about a "Mega Millions"-group version of Hot Lotto? KY is considering joining HL in its 2009 FY. 216.179.123.111 ( talk) 14:38, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
I have not conducted a detailed review of this article, because at the moment it clearly contravenes point 5 of WP:SELFPUB: the article is sourced almost entirely to Virginia State Lottery's own website. The article badly needs independent reliable sources. As WP:OR puts it, "Wikipedia articles should be based on reliable, published secondary sources and, to a lesser extent, on tertiary sources." If the article can be reworked to be based primarily on reliable third party sources within a reasonable time, I will review it against the remaining criteria then. Steve Smith ( talk) 18:49, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
Reviewer: Steve Smith ( talk) 18:49, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
The reasoning behind requiring articles to be based primarily on secondary sources is not because primary ones are unreliable, but because they often rely on a Wikipedia author's own interpretation. Additionally, third party sources are important because they determine what points Wikipedia articles should emphasize. I'm still not sold on this article's sourcing (I note that the frequent references to the Virginia Code are also primary sources), but will provide a full review anyway.
I am failing this article. The quality of its writing leaves quite a bit to be desired, and its organization is quite poor. Many sentences are unclear (often for reasons of jargon), and the article focuses too heavily on the rules of individual games, and not enough on big picture issues. Specific comments against the good article criteria follow. Steve Smith ( talk) 17:18, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
Pass. Steve Smith ( talk) 17:18, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
The general consensus seems to be that the use of non-free logos is acceptable in articles about the organization whose logo it is. Accordingly, you may wish to add the Virginia Lottery logo; I'll leave that up to you, though. Steve Smith ( talk) 17:18, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
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Reviewer: Jezhotwells ( talk) 18:33, 22 November 2010 (UTC)
I shall be reviewing this article against the Good Article criteria, following its nomination for Good Article status.
Disambiguations: one found, quad and unlinked as there is no article on the meaning implied here. [1] Jezhotwells ( talk) 18:37, 22 November 2010 (UTC)
Linkrot: none found. Jezhotwells ( talk) 18:39, 22 November 2010 (UTC)
Thank you for taking the time for a detailed review, I will work on addressing your concerns. Racepacket ( talk) 20:45, 22 November 2010 (UTC)
Why were the details of Virginia's Pick 3/Pick 4/Pick 5 games deleted, and continue to be deleted? Among other things, they are VIRGINIA-only games. VA Pick 5 is unique in itself; it should also be desribed, with a link to the Fantasy 5 page. 207.210.134.83 ( talk) 18:30, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
This can't be a "good" article when it doesn't mention a historical event which made the Virgina Lottery world-famous in 1992.
See "Group Invests $5 Million To Hedge Bets in Lottery", NY Times, February 25, 1992, and "Syndicate’s First Lotto Cheque Is In The Mail", The Age (Melbourne), by Elizabeth Minter, March 12, 1992
I'm surprised there isn't an article entirely about that incident. For the purposes of this article, what was the exact game that was offered in 1992 and how is it different now?
The article Lottery Wheeling is confusing and can't be found by many logical search terms. It also doesn't mention the Va lottery 1992 incident. 165.121.80.3 ( talk) 04:51, 19 March 2014 (UTC)