2005 Website Poll Results

Here are the results of dozens of unscientific polls conducted through the main page of nelottery.com during 2005. Poll topics ranged from Lottery-related matters to current events and consumer trends.

The first figure next to each choice is the number of respondents who made that selection. The second (percentage) is the share of the total responses for the poll.

January 2005 (January 1-7) (263 respondents)
Have you made a New Year's resolution?
About family. 17 / 6.30%
About health. 57 / 21.11%
About charity. 3 / 1.11%
About work. 7 / 2.59%
More than one. 46 / 17.04%
No. 140 / 51.85%

January 2005 (January 7-16) (546 respondents)
Did you give or receive Lottery tickets as holiday gifts?
Gave 121 / 22.16%
Received 80 / 14.65%
Both 110 / 20.15%
Neither 235 / 43.04%

January 2005 (January 16-22) (560 respondents)
When was the last time you saw a movie in a theatre?
1-7 days ago. 61 / 10.89%
7-14 days ago. 43 / 7.68%
14-30 days ago. 62 / 11.07%
30-90 days ago. 96 / 17.14%
More than 90 days ago. 181 / 32.32%
I don't go to movies. 117 / 20.89%

January 2005 (January 22-28) (348 respondents)
Have you rented a movie in the last 30 days?
At the supermarket. 17 / 4.89%
At a video store. 105 / 30.17%
At a convenience store. 8 / 2.30%
By pay-per-view cable. 24 / 6.90%
From multiple sources. 25 / 7.18%
No. 169 / 48.56%

January/February 2005 (January 28-February 6) (681 respondents)
If you pay at the pump for gas, do you go inside to buy Lottery tickets?
Always 99 / 14.54%
Sometimes 282 / 41.41%
Not if I'm in a hurry. 54 / 7.93%
If the jackpot is big. 81 / 11.89%
Never 165 / 24.23%

February 2005 (February 6-14) (502 respondents)
About how much television do you watch?
Less than 5 hours a week. 66 / 13.15%
5 to 10 hours a week. 136 / 27.09%
10 to 20 hours a week. 130 / 25.90%
Over 20 hours a week. 161 / 32.07%
I don't watch television. 9 / 1.79%

February 2005 (February 14-20) (640 respondents)
During which daypart do you watch the most television?
6 a.m. to 12 p.m. 25 / 3.91%
12 p.m. to 6 p.m. 47 / 7.34%
6 p.m. to 12 a.m. 521 / 81.41%
12 a.m. to 6 a.m. 29 / 4.53%
I don't watch TV. 18 / 2.81%

February 2005 (February 20-27) (390 respondents)
What is your favorite night to watch TV?
Monday 82 / 21.03%
Tuesday 33 / 8.46%
Wednesday 53 / 13.59%
Thursday 118 / 30.26%
Friday 30 / 7.69%
Saturday 27 / 6.92%
Sunday 47 / 12.05%

February-March 2005 (February 27-March 6) (494 respondents)
Have you ever bought anything over the Internet?
Yes, in the past month. 263 / 53.24%
Yes, in the past 6 months. 88 / 17.81%
Yes, in the past 12 months. 40 / 8.10%
Yes, more than 12 months ago. 31 / 6.28%
No 72 / 14.57%

March 2005 (March 6-12) (342 respondents)
If you buy things over the Internet, what is the most common purchase?
Clothing or Shoes 66 / 19.30%
Jewelry 9 / 2.63%
Music or Books 61 / 17.84%
Flowers 2 / 0.58%
Event Tickets 23 / 6.73%
Travel Arrangements 60 / 17.54%
Houseware 16 / 4.68%
Food 4 / 1.17%
Crafts 10 / 2.92%
Other 91 / 26.61%

March 2005 (March 13-16) (502 respondents)
Do you have a personal cell phone?
Yes 354 / 70.52%
No 94 / 18.73%
I use it as my home phone. 54 / 10.76%

March 2005 (March 17-23) (305 respondents)
How often do you buy groceries?
1 time a week 103 / 33.77%
2-4 times a week 114 / 37.38%
1 time a month 13 / 4.26%
2-3 times a month 39 / 12.79%
daily 8 / 2.62%
almost daily 28 / 9.18%

March 2005 (March 24-30) (390 respondents)
Not counting fast food, how often do you dine out?
1 time a week 76 / 19.49%
2 or more times a week 107 / 27.44%
1 time a month 97 / 24.87%
2 or more times a month 76 / 19.49%
I don't dine out. 34 / 8.72%

March-April 2005 (March 30-April 3) (503 respondents)
How much do you spend on fuel for your vehicle each month?
under $25 12 / 2.39%
$25-$50 60 / 11.93%
$50-$75 117 / 23.26%
$75-$100 104 / 20.68%
over $100 205 / 40.76%
I don't drive. 5 / 0.99%

April 2005 (April 3-9) (391 respondents)
Do you shop for the lowest gas price, or buy gas at the same place regardless of price?
I shop around. 216 / 55.24%
I always buy gas at the same place. 175 / 44.76%

April 2005 (April 9-16) (440 respondents)
Do you subscribe to a newspaper?
Yes, a daily paper. 190 / 43.18%
Yes, a weekly paper. 43 / 9.77%
Yes, more than one paper. 63 / 14.32%
No, I read the paper at work. 86 / 19.55%
I don't read a newspaper. 58 / 13.18%

April 2005 (April 16-23) (606 respondents)
How do you get your TV signal?
Antenna 37 / 6.11%
Cable-basic package 184 / 30.36%
Cable-with premium channels 192 / 31.68%
Satellite 153 / 25.25%
Combination of the above 28 / 4.62%
I don't watch TV. 12 / 1.98%

April 2005 (April 23-28) (433 respondents)
Have you signed-up for the national Do Not Call registry?
Yes 328 / 75.75%
No 105 / 24.25%

April-May 2005 (April 28-May 7) (463 respondents)
Do you use Online Banking?
Yes 279 / 60.26%
No 136 / 29.37%
I would if my bank offered it. 12 / 2.59%
My bank offers it, but I don't like/trust it. 36 / 7.78%

May 2005 (May 7-14) (859 respondents)
About how many times a month do you visit nelottery.com?
1-5 times 212 / 24.68%
5-10 times 175 / 20.37%
10-15 times 88 / 10.24%
15-20 times 60 / 6.98%
20-25 times 53 / 6.17%
25 or more times 201 / 23.40%
This is my first visit. 70 / 8.15%

May 2005 (May 14-21) (733 respondents)
Do you prefer Diet or Regular soft drinks?
Diet 330 / 45.02%
Regular 329 / 44.88%
It depends on the brand. 74 / 10.10%

May 2005 (May 21-29) (2,095 respondents)
Do you prefer Coke or Pepsi?
Coke 797 / 38.04%
Pepsi 904 / 43.15%
Either one; I drink both. 235 / 11.22%
Neither; I prefer another brand. 159 / 7.59%

May/June 2005 (May 29-June 4) (489 respondents)
How do you handle lawn care?
I mow and fertilize it myself. 335 / 68.51%
I mow, but have someone else fertilize. 91 / 18.61%
I have a lawn service do it all. 27 / 5.52%
I don't have a lawn. 36 / 7.36%

June 2005 (June 4-11) (862 respondents)
Have you tried Nebraska Pick 3?
Yes, once. 181 / 21.00%
No. 302 / 35.03%
I like it and play regularly. 198 / 22.97%
I will play on occasion. 181 / 21.00%

June 2005 (11-18) (289 respondents)
Do you buy music or books through a club?
Yes, through a music club. 15 / 5.19%
Yes, through a book club. 16 / 5.54%
Yes, I buy through both. 15 / 5.19%
No, neither. 243 / 84.08%

June 2005 (June 18-23) (461 respondents)
Do you have an exercise routine?
Yes, 1-3 times a week. 56 / 12.15%
Yes, 3-5 times a week. 60 / 13.02%
Yes, almost daily. 63 / 13.67%
Sort of; when I can. 153 / 33.19%
No; not interested. 89 / 19.31%
No; I can't. 40 / 8.68%

June 2005 (June 23-30) (663 respondents)
If you could travel anywhere, where would it be?
Within Nebraska. 25 / 3.77%
Within the U.S. 255 / 38.46%
Europe 132 / 19.91%
Asia 19 / 2.87%
Australia 137 / 20.66%
Africa 12 / 1.81%
South America 8 / 1.21%
Central America 9 / 1.36%
Canada 26 / 3.92%
Other 40 / 6.03%

July 2005 (June 30-July 4) (259 respondents)
Will you attend a 4th of July public celebration?
Yes 87 / 33.59%
No 134 / 51.74%
It's a family tradition. 21 / 8.11%
I/we will host a celebration. 17 / 6.56%

July 2005 (July 4-July 9) (611 respondents)
About how much did you spend on fireworks over the July 4 holiday?
Under $10 55 / 9.00%
$10 to $20 39 / 6.38%
$20 to $30 22 / 3.60%
$30 to $40 27 / 4.42%
$40 to $50 23 / 3.76%
Over $50 147 / 24.06%
Nothing 298 / 48.77%

July 2005 (July 9-16) (434 respondents)
Have you attended a movie on its opening weekend within the last six months?
No 331 / 76.27%
Yes 103 / 23.73%

July 2005 (July 16-23) (681 respondents)
How far do you drive to work, one-way?
0-5 miles 316 / 46.40%
5-10 miles 125 / 18.36%
10-25 miles 149 / 21.88%
25-50 miles 67 / 9.84%
Over 50 miles 24 / 3.52%

July 2005 (July 23-30) (333 respondents)
Has your home ever had damage from the weather, (hail, wind, flooding, etc.)?
No 103 / 23.79%
Yes 330 / 76.21%

July/August 2005 (July 30-August 4) (728 respondents)
How many televisions are in your home?
0 1 / 0.14%
1 59 / 8.10%
2 156 / 21.43%
3 167 / 22.94%
4 167 / 22.94%
5 91 / 12.50%
6 or more 87 / 11.95%

August 2005 (August 4-10) (472 respondents)
When you grill outside, do you use propane or charcoal?
Propane 268 / 56.78%
Charcoal 99 / 20.97%
I don't have a grill. 34 / 7.20%
I have both types of grill. 71 / 15.04%

August 2005 (August 10-17) (668 respondents)
What sort of vehicle(s) do you drive?
Two-door coupe 50 / 7.49%
Four-door sedan 163 / 24.40%
Mini-van 48 / 7.19%
Full-size van 8 / 1.20%
Pickup (2 doors) 64 / 9.58%
Pickup (4 doors) 58 / 8.68%
SUV 141 / 21.11%
Station wagon 8 / 1.20%
Multiple vehicles 128 / 19.16%

August 2005 (August 17-23) (720 respondents)
How many drivers are in your household?
1 85 / 11.81%
2 449 / 62.36%
3 110 / 15.28%
4 53 / 7.36%
More than 4. 22 / 3.06%
None 1 / 0.14%

August 2005 (August 23-28) (545 respondents)
How old is your home?
Less than 1 year. 7 / 1.28%
1 to 3 years. 23 / 4.22%
3 to 5 years. 9 / 1.65%
5 to 10 years. 37 / 6.79%
10 to 20 years. 41 / 7.52%
20 to 40 years. 160 / 29.36%
40 to 60 years. 87 / 15.96%
Over 60 years. 146 / 26.79%
I don't know; I rent. 35 / 6.42%

August-September 2005 (August 28-September 6) (674 respondents)
If you were to replace a household appliance, what would it be?
Range 94 / 13.95%
Refrigerator 118 / 17.51%
Washer 66 / 9.79%
Dryer 28 / 4.15%
Dishwasher 51 / 7.57%
Freezer 40 / 5.93%
Microwave 29 / 4.30%
Disposer 14 / 2.08%
The whole nine yards! 234 / 34.72%

September 2005 (September 6-14) (624 respondents)
What room would you most like to renovate?
Kitchen 179 / 28.69%
Bathroom 73 / 11.70%
Living Room 27 / 4.33%
Bedroom 24 / 3.85%
Family Room 39 / 6.25%
Den 5 / 0.80%
The whole house needs help. 277 / 44.39%

September 2005 (September 14-22) (832 respondents)
What would you most like to do to the exterior of your home?
Get a new roof. 83 / 9.98%
Paint it. 39 / 4.69%
New siding. 171 / 20.55%
New windows and doors. 203 / 24.40%
A new driveway. 66 / 7.93%
A new deck or patio. 145 / 17.43%
New landscaping. 125 / 15.02%

September 2005 (September 22-29) (679 respondents)
If your home was destroyed by the weather, what would you do?
Rebuild. It's my home. 329 / 48.45%
Relocate. Once is enough. 185 / 27.25%
I can't imagine facing that choice. 143 / 21.06%
Been there, done that. I rebuilt. 12 / 1.77%
Been there, done that. I relocated. 10 / 1.47%

September-October 2005 (September 29-October 8) (836 respondents)
Would you evacuate your town to avoid a natural disaster like a hurricane or wild fire?
Yes 657 / 78.59%
No 48 / 5.74%
Yes, the authorities know best. 71 / 8.49%
I'd feel more comfortable riding out the crisis at home. 60 / 7.18%

October 2005 (October 8-17) (1,795 respondents)
Has the size of the Powerball jackpot prompted you to change your buying habits?
No, I always play the same numbers. 512 / 28.52%
Yes, I've bought a ticket when I usually don't play Powerball. 805 / 44.85%
Yes, I've added plays to my usual Powerball purchase. 428 / 23.84%
No, I don't play Powerball. 50 / 2.79%

October 2005 (October 17-19) (1,338 respondents)
If you were to win the $340 million Powerball jackpot, which would you choose?
$340 million; 30-year annuity. 365 / 27.28%
$164.4 million; lump-sum cash payment. 973 / 72.72%

October 2005 (October 19-23) (733 respondents)
Has the price of gas prompted you to buy less-expensive E-10 Unleaded?
Yes, I almost never bought E-10 before. 86 / 11.73%
I always buy E-10 Unleaded. 381 / 51.98%
No, I don't use E-10. 165 / 22.51%
I just buy whatever fuel I need. 63 / 8.59%
I buy E-85 Unleaded. 19 / 2.59%
I buy diesel fuel. 19 / 2.59%

October 2005 (October 23-27) (506 respondents)
What sort of home heating do you have?
Natural gas. 328 / 64.82%
Electric, forced air. 72 / 14.23%
Electric, base board. 19 / 3.75%
Propane. 40 / 7.91%
Heating oil. 3 / 0.59%
Solar. 0 / 0.00%
Geothermal. 5 / 0.99%
It's a combination. 39 / 7.71%

October 2005 (October 27-30) (439 respondents)
Which home service would you most like to have?
Weekly house cleaning. 263 / 59.91%
Laundry and dry cleaning. 16 / 3.64%
Personal chef. 60 / 13.67%
Lawn care. 63 / 14.35%
Snow removal. 37 / 8.43%

October-November 2005 (October 30-November 4) (485 respondents)
Do you belong to a civic group such as Rotary, Elks or Kiwanis?
Yes, I belong to one. 53 / 10.93%
Yes, I belong to more than one. 22 / 4.54%
No. 410 / 84.54%

November 2005 (November 4-12) (689 respondents)
Do you plan to get a flu shot this year?
Yes. 190 / 27.58%
No. 204 / 29.61%
I get one every year. 144 / 20.90%
I have never gotten a flu shot. 151 / 21.92%

November 2005 (November 12-20) (542 respondents)
Where will you celebrate Thanksgiving?
At home. 243 / 44.83%
Within 5 miles of home. 100 / 18.45%
5 to 25 miles from home. 58 / 10.70%
25 to 50 miles from home. 35 / 6.46%
50 to 100 miles from home. 42 / 7.75%
Over 100 miles from home. 64 / 11.81%

November 2005 (November 20-24) (243 respondents)
What will be your main course on Thanksgiving?
Turkey 170 / 69.96%
Ham 13 / 5.35%
Beef 8 / 3.29%
Fish 1 / 0.41%
Wild game 7 / 2.88%
More than one of the above. 30 / 12.35%
None of the above. 14 / 5.76%

November 2005 (November 24-28) (434 respondents)
As the holiday shopping season officially begins, will you spend more or less than last year on gifts?
More 68 / 15.67%
Less 210 / 48.39%
The same 156 / 35.94%

November-December 2005 (November 28-December 4) (433 respondents)
Which has more influence on your decision to buy a product?
Celebrity endorsement 3 / 0.69%
Customer testimonials 44 / 10.16%
A friend's recommendation 206 / 47.58%
Price and only price 180 / 41.57%

December 2005 (December 4-9) (527 respondents)
When you watch a movie at home, which format is it?
VHS 33 / 6.26%
DVD 312 / 59.20%
Pay-per-view 19 / 3.61%
Premium cable channel 90 / 17.08%
Regular channel schedule 53 / 10.06%
I don't watch movies at home. 20 / 3.80%

December 2005 (December 9-14) (431 respondents)
Which would you rather give as a gift?
A live Lotto ticket. (Powerball, 2by2, etc.) 146 / 33.87%
A gift certificate so the recipient could make their own choice of game and numbers. 180 / 41.76%
I wouldn't give either as a gift. 105 / 24.36%

December 2005 (December 14-18) (362 respondents)
Do you plan to give Lottery tickets as gifts this year?
Yes, Scratch tickets. 114 / 31.49%
Yes, Lotto tickets. 11 / 3.04%
Yes, Scratch and Lotto tickets both. 64 / 17.68%
No. 173 / 47.79%

December 2005 (December 18-23) (423 respondents)
How many times in the past year have you traveled by air (for business or pleasure)?
Once 80 / 18.91%
Two to four times 62 /14.66%
Four to six times 12 /2.84%
More than six times 16 /3.78%
None 232 /54.85%
I don't like to fly. 21 /4.96%

December 2005 (December 23-28) (452 respondents)
Where do you access the Internet most?
From home 344 /76.11%
From work 36 /7.96%
From both home and work 66 /14.60%
From the library 4 /0.88%
From an Internet café 0 /0.00%
From some other point 2 /0.44%

December 2005 (December 28-31) (249 respondents)
How would you rate your diet?
Very healthy 15 /5.43%
Pretty healthy 112 /40.58%
Not very healthy 122 /44.20%
Not healthy at all 27 /9.78%

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Published on 01/06/2006