I can't. I only noticed the discrepancy after you posted the final prize amount and remember that the final prize amount was about 490+. I have been checking the site the last few days but I could not tell that the amount was off by 25btc at anytime if any. I had no reason to believe otherwise and had no reference to compare the amount.
As for SatoshiDice, I haven't used the site so I do not know.
I think you will always get deposits made by mistake and have to make adjustments so the site should always check for address balance not the total amount received.
n.olmos
Topic: [BITLOTTO] Mar 1 draw over $2000 or 50BTC! Tickets now 0.1 BTC for Apr 5 - page 12. (Read 55115 times)
June 01, 2012, 12:56:44 AM
June 01, 2012, 12:28:17 AM
Can you rework how the prize amount is displayed on the site? Before the May draw closed the site had 490+ btc total prize amount. This amount was incorrect and should not have been displayed.
For those that don't recall, the discrepancy is from the 25+ btc that was returned.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.906543
The site currently displays the total btc received as the prize amount. It should display (total received) - (total sent) = (prize amount)
The site uses a php script to display the total. As soon, as the refund was given, the script was updated to reflect a more accurate total. (The amount was taken off like you suggested above) For some reason while updating the site, an older copy must have slipped in. For those that don't recall, the discrepancy is from the 25+ btc that was returned.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.906543
The site currently displays the total btc received as the prize amount. It should display (total received) - (total sent) = (prize amount)
I will investigate and take extra care so it doesn't happen again. Luckily it was only off by 25 and for a short period. But, I do agree, it should be accurate. Thanks.
...are you aware how long it showed an extra 25 BTC?
N.Olmos: Did you happen to see the value showing on satoshidice at the same time?
Edit: it could have been an issue with the data I was caching or an error from blockexplorer....
Hopefully no one makes another error payment for years to come!
June 01, 2012, 12:09:36 AM
Can you rework how the prize amount is displayed on the site? Before the May draw closed the site had 490+ btc total prize amount. This amount was incorrect and should not have been displayed.
For those that don't recall, the discrepancy is from the 25+ btc that was returned.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.906543
The site currently displays the total btc received as the prize amount. It should display (total received) - (total sent) = (prize amount)
The site uses a php script to display the total. As soon, as the refund was given, the script was updated to reflect a more accurate total. (The amount was taken off like you suggested above) For some reason while updating the site, an older copy must have slipped in. For those that don't recall, the discrepancy is from the 25+ btc that was returned.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.906543
The site currently displays the total btc received as the prize amount. It should display (total received) - (total sent) = (prize amount)
I will investigate and take extra care so it doesn't happen again. Luckily it was only off by 25 and for a short period. But, I do agree, it should be accurate. Thanks.
...are you aware how long it showed an extra 25 BTC?
May 31, 2012, 09:13:33 PM
Well, now that all the tickets are sold, we wait for the confirmations and the final step of the Mega Millions draw!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!
My very rushed calculations show a total of just over 460 BTC!!!!
That's OVER TWO THOUSAND USD!!
July 6, draw address has been posted.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!
My very rushed calculations show a total of just over 460 BTC!!!!
That's OVER TWO THOUSAND USD!!
July 6, draw address has been posted.
Hi bitlotto,
Can you rework how the prize amount is displayed on the site? Before the May draw closed the site had 490+ btc total prize amount. This amount was incorrect and should not have been displayed.
For those that don't recall, the discrepancy is from the 25+ btc that was returned.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.906543
The site currently displays the total btc received as the prize amount. It should display (total received) - (total sent) = (prize amount)
n.olmos
May 31, 2012, 07:38:41 PM
Ps: 3% donation if I win 
Thank you. I kind of hope that the winners do donate. Not only to me, but to others as well. As it is now, I can barely afford the host and server. Let alone, graphic design, advertising, etc... I'm getting by though. I'm just glad I'm providing something that people like. I can't wait to see what next month looks like!
May 31, 2012, 07:23:17 PM
Well, now that all the tickets are sold, we wait for the confirmations and the final step of the Mega Millions draw!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!
My very rushed calculations show a total of just over 460 BTC!!!!
That's OVER TWO THOUSAND USD!!
July 6, draw address has been posted.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!
My very rushed calculations show a total of just over 460 BTC!!!!
That's OVER TWO THOUSAND USD!!
July 6, draw address has been posted.
May 31, 2012, 07:12:44 PM
Ps: 3% donation if I win
May 31, 2012, 07:10:33 PM
& nicely timed for new high $5.22 price atm + next to no ask volume up to $6.00, not that ppl may fall for that
unless they're all s3052 followers of course
unless they're all s3052 followers of course
May 31, 2012, 06:55:31 PM
Looks like it will be over 500 BTC jackpot 
> $2,500 or more than 4 BFL Singles this time
> 482 atm, ha - the Chinese have sniffed it out at last maybe with all that volume on the Chy ex this week too
suggestion, the Bitlotto site should have a link to the month's BE address as it's interesting to see the individual bets going in:
http://blockexplorer.com/address/1BdTh4FtbkajrFjkv6jbLX8xQ11n1KfXDf
eg - someone today dropping 75 BTC in & another sweeping a ton of addresses together to send 0.25 BTC
I was guessing that was you! > $2,500 or more than 4 BFL Singles this time
> 482 atm, ha - the Chinese have sniffed it out at last maybe with all that volume on the Chy ex this week too
suggestion, the Bitlotto site should have a link to the month's BE address as it's interesting to see the individual bets going in:
http://blockexplorer.com/address/1BdTh4FtbkajrFjkv6jbLX8xQ11n1KfXDf
eg - someone today dropping 75 BTC in & another sweeping a ton of addresses together to send 0.25 BTC
Oh, and as mentioned, later I may add some type of count down. As it is now, the website should update automatically at 00Z to switch to a new address for the next month.
I really can't believe we almost hit 500 BTC!!!!
May 31, 2012, 06:25:29 PM
Feature request:
Put a clock on the front page of the website that shows current UTC time.
Put a clock on the front page of the website that shows current UTC time.
+1 my Mac app for OS X 10 shows UTC to be 11.25pm atm, remember any too late entries will be refunded so don't worry about chancing a last minute bet
May 31, 2012, 06:08:50 PM
Feature request:
Put a clock on the front page of the website that shows current UTC time.
Put a clock on the front page of the website that shows current UTC time.
May 31, 2012, 06:02:30 PM
my 0.25 BTC made it in just before the close 
That will be 1 BFL ASIC pls
That will be 1 BFL ASIC pls
May 31, 2012, 04:19:20 PM
Looks like it will be over 500 BTC jackpot
> $2,500 or more than 4 BFL Singles this time
> 482 atm, ha - the Chinese have sniffed it out at last maybe with all that volume on the Chy ex this week too
suggestion, the Bitlotto site should have a link to the month's BE address as it's interesting to see the individual bets going in:
http://blockexplorer.com/address/1BdTh4FtbkajrFjkv6jbLX8xQ11n1KfXDf
eg - someone today dropping 75 BTC in & another sweeping a ton of addresses together to send 0.25 BTC
> $2,500 or more than 4 BFL Singles this time
> 482 atm, ha - the Chinese have sniffed it out at last maybe with all that volume on the Chy ex this week too
suggestion, the Bitlotto site should have a link to the month's BE address as it's interesting to see the individual bets going in:
http://blockexplorer.com/address/1BdTh4FtbkajrFjkv6jbLX8xQ11n1KfXDf
eg - someone today dropping 75 BTC in & another sweeping a ton of addresses together to send 0.25 BTC
May 31, 2012, 02:07:00 PM
Nice! Very happy to see it exceeded last month's prize!
May 31, 2012, 01:59:44 PM
1/2000 change of winning sound good to me 
May 31, 2012, 01:55:53 PM
466.17 BTC !
May 30, 2012, 10:36:03 PM
Well, we just hit 300 BTC! That's over $1,500 USD worth.
Less than 24 hours to buy a ticket!
GOOD LUCK!
Less than 24 hours to buy a ticket!
GOOD LUCK!
May 29, 2012, 09:11:27 AM
Blockexplorer is down for the moment but the jackpot amount is approx 264 BTC right now! GOOD LUCK!
May 28, 2012, 10:58:39 PM
I'm in. BITLOTTO virgin no more.
Guess your hooked now! GOOD LUCK!
May 28, 2012, 11:56:28 AM
I'm in. BITLOTTO virgin no more.
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