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Lottery News for January 30, 2001

Tuesday, January 30, 2001

 – 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 to bring you the results live as the numbers are drawn!

Monday, January 29, 2001

 – Detroit Lottery Club Claims $150,000 Big Game Prize.  The six members of the "Six Wonders Lottery Club" of Detroit are now walking around with a little more spending money after winning a top Big Game prize!
Official says state has power to rein in Indian gaming boom.  In a declaration with profound implications, the chairman of California's gambling commission said yesterday he believes the commission alone has the power to allocate slot machines among Indian casinos.
House set to vote on dockside gambling.  In Indiana, state legislators spent Wednesday tugging and pulling at a gambling bill containing a virtual pot of gold.
Bonita man wins three-year lease on a Porsche in online lottery.  70-year-old Gene Coover drove to Fort Lauderdale Saturday to pick up his new leased 2001 red Porsche Boxster with tan leather interior.
 – Big Game Jackpot Raised to $103 Million!  Due to strong volume of ticket sales, Friday's Big Game jackpot has been raised from $100 million to $103 million.

Saturday, January 27, 2001

 – There was no jackpot winner in the Friday drawing, making the Tuesday jackpot an incredible $100 million!
There were thirteen $150,000 winners in the Friday drawing: 1 in New Jersey, 5 in Illinois, 1 in Massachusetts, 2 in Maryland, 1 in Michigan, and 3 in Virginia.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.

Friday, January 26, 2001

 – Be sure to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $82 million Big Game drawing results!

Thursday, January 25, 2001

 – Big Game jackpot increased to $82 million!  Because of early heavier than anticipated sales from the seven Big Game states, the estimated annuity value of the Friday, January 26, 2001 Big Game jackpot has now been increased from $80 million to $82 million!
North Carolina Woman Wins $150,000 Playing The Big Game.  Helen Kye of Tobaccoville, North Carolina played a Quick Pick and matched the first five numbers in the January 19, 2001 Big Game drawing.

Wednesday, January 24, 2001

 – There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday drawing, increasing the jackpot to a staggering $80 million!
Also in the Tuesday drawing, four lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in Illinois, 2 in Michigan, and 1 in Virginia.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.

Tuesday, January 23, 2001

 – For those looking for the best place for tonight's Big Game results, you've come to the right place!  We're the only site to bring you the results live as they're drawn at 11:00 PM Eastern Time.

Monday, January 22, 2001

 – Big Game Jackpot Climbs to $67 Million For January 23, 2001 Drawing. The Michigan Lottery posted this story which shows the breakdown of the current Big Game jackpot for the winner, as well as a summary of large jackpot winners in Michigan.
"Could I Be The $150,000 Winner?"  Story about a recent $150,000 Big Game winner in Maryland.
Charlottesville Man Wins $150,000 Playing The Big Game.  An Phuong of Charlottesville, Virginia recently won a $150,000 prize in The Big Game.
Atlantic City makes a gamble for online betting.  New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow Atlantic City casinos to run online gambling operations.
Britons Take Lottery Habit Online.  Money-winning games are soaring in popularity among British Internet surfers, new figures showed Thursday.
MGM Mirage to focus on building A.C. marina resort.  The ever-elusive but endlessly touted second wave of casino development in Atlantic City, New Jersey got a jolt of energy yesterday as Las Vegas-based MGM Mirage announced that it would put other projects on hold to focus on building a resort in the marina section.

Saturday, January 20, 2001

 – There was no jackpot winner in the Friday Big Game drawing, increasing the jackpot for Tuesday's drawing to $67 million!
In the Friday drawing, five lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in New Jersey, 1 in Georgia, 1 in Maryland, 1 in Michigan, and 1 in Virginia.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.

Friday, January 19, 2001

 – Congratulations to Jack Waters of San Francisco, California, who matched 4 of the first 5 numbers in tonight's Big Game drawing for a $150.00 prize!  Jack played The Big Game online at PlayBigGame.com and picked the winning numbers himself.
 – Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live Big Game drawing results!

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