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Lottery News for November 26, 2000

Sunday, November 26, 2000

 – So Much Money, So Many Dreams.  In Washington, D.C., as well as the other 20 states that sell Powerball tickets, sales were brisk for the $105 million jackpot.
 – Do you know someone who would like to play The Big Game?  Now at PlayBigGame.com you can send someone a lottery gift just as easy as ordering for yourself!  You can give a one-time purchase or a subscription, include a personalized message, and even order up to eight drawings in advance.  Check out this exciting new feature that's available just in time for the holidays, as well as other changes at PlayBigGame.com.

Saturday, November 25, 2000

 – There was no jackpot winner in the Friday drawing, increasing the jackpot to $43 million.
Six lucky players matched the first five numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in Illinois, 3 in Massachusetts, and 2 in Michigan.  For the number of winners in all the other prize categories, see the Winning Combinations page.
Don't miss out on the huge $43 million jackpot -- play The Big Game online at PlayBigGame.com.

Friday, November 24, 2000

 – Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live Big Game drawing results.  We're the only site on the Internet to give you the winning numbers as they're drawn!

Thursday, November 23, 2000

 – The Big Game's $39 million jackpot is the second largest in the United States!  Maybe you'll get a Thanksgiving treat by winning a big prize.  You can play online right now at PlayBigGame.com.

Wednesday, November 22, 2000

There were no jackpot or $150,000 winners in the Tuesday drawing.  You can view the number of winners in all nine prize categories on the Winning Combinations page.

Tuesday, November 21, 2000

 – Only a few hours left to place your online order for tonight's $34 million drawing!  (The automatic cutoff is 2:00 PM Eastern Time.)
Barbara Ryans of Ypsilanti, Michigan, recently won $150,000 in the November 10th Big Game drawing.  Her Quick Pick ticket matched the first five numbers of the numbers drawn: 26, 32, 39, 40, 46 and Big Money Ball number 18.

Monday, November 20, 2000

 – Thanks to the many of you who had reported our slow server response times on PlayBigGame.com.  Our crack staff has ironed out the technology glitch, and we're happy to report that we're back running at full speed, ready to take your online orders.  Don't miss out on that huge $34 million jackpot!
 – Briton flush with £1m poker prize.  A 42-year-old British TV director has won the £1m top prize in a poker tournament billed as the world's largest.
Only 1 day left to get in on the $34 million Big Game jackpot!  Online orders must be placed before 2:00 PM Eastern Time tomorrow.

Saturday, November 18, 2000

 – There was no jackpot winner in the Friday drawing, increasing the jackpot to $34 million, but two lucky Illinois players matched the first five numbers for a $150,000 prize.  See the Winning Combinations page for the complete rundown of winners by prize category.

Friday, November 17, 2000

Dont forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the winning numbers.  Winners who played online will be notified of their prize by e-mail before any other web sites even display the winning numbers!

Thursday, November 16, 2000

 – Internet Betting Plan Is Off the Vegas Table.  Vegasone.com, which had promised Las Vegas City Hall more than a billion dollars to join its Internet gambling venture, withdrew its offer but vows to return.
 – Brit Bookies Glued to U.S. Election.  The British have placed bets totaling $350,000 on the outcome of the U.S. elections.  Not surprisingly, both candidates have been pretty evenly backed, with Bush just ahead.
 – The Big Game is now the second-largest jackpot in the nation.  The top 5 are:
1. $78 million, Powerball (drawing Saturday, 11/18/00)
2. $30 million, The Big Game (drawing Friday, 11/17/00)
3. $20 million, New York Lotto (drawing Saturday, 11/18/00)
4. $20 million, California SuperLottPlus (drawing Saturday, 11/18/00)
5. $20 million, Massachusetts Mass Millions (drawing Thursday, 11/16/00)
You can play for the $30 million Big Game jackpot online by clicking over to PlayBigGame.com.  You can choose any combination of your own numbers plus quick picks, and even set up a lottery subscription.
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