I just wanted to set up a simple lotto. You guys and your trust issues rub me the wrong way.

Ah don't take it the wrong way. It's just that these type of lotteries, if not set up right, are easy to scam people with. I've seen it done. They think its easy money and won't get caught. Others here are just trying to protect players and help you fix issues. That's all.
I can vouch for the legitimacy of this guy, if that means anything to anyone. He is using my site to run his lottery, so if he doesnt pay you SOMEONE will. Plus, his account would be terminated if he is found to be doing any fraudulent activity. He's just new to Bitcoin and trying to find some other ways to make them without having to go to an exchange. We should help the newbies out!