Thanks, Equality 7-2521!
A couple questions on the spec.
it should distribute the winning based on how many numbers people get X of Y numbers (similar to how state lottos work)
Should there be a "powerball" number with better odds, like in the link you provided?
it should allow users to redeem tickets
it should set limits for when tickets can be redeemed
You prefer explicit redemption, rather than having it automatically send everyone their winnings?
Yes, sorry for the confusion, try to make it as close to the actual PowerBall as possible, that way people don't need to learn how it works.
I guess the redemption is not really necessary. At least for a bare bones functional powerball contract. What do you think?
I'm trying not to make it too different from what the average person is used to.
[edit] i think in order to go market this to governments and indian gaming tribes we would need a more complex redemption feature, but for just a proof of concept this is not necessary. and anyway those groups have the money to pay for that if they want to try this out.