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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $32 million Big Game drawing results!N.C. lottery to get hearing. Gov. Mike Easley finally will get the lottery hearing he’s waited for all summer, but it’s unclear what effect more speeches on this enduring issue will have on legislators.Poll Shows Strong Support For Oklahoma Lottery. A new poll shows Oklahomans favor a statewide lottery by a 2-to-1 margin.Lottery makes changes to win back players. The Washington State Lottery is making some changes in Lotto and Lucky for Life, trying to win back players who've stopped taking chances.Gaming foes plan to target churchgoers . Hoping to sway voters before a November 2002 decision on a Tennessee lottery, gambling opponents say they're launching a grass-roots information campaign that will first target churchgoers.
Monday, October 1, 2001
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Seymore, Tennessee man receives $150,000 Big Game Birthday Present. Larry Humble of Seymour, Tennessee won $150,000 by matching five of six numbers in the August 31 Big Game drawing -- the day after his 60th birthday.
Saturday, September 29, 2001
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Lottery ads will focus on fun, not jackpots. Following a trend begun in other states, the advertising campaign for the S.C. lottery won't dangle the temptation of gigantic jackpots.Lotto loser. A lottery jackpot ticket-holder today became the biggest loser in Irish Lotto history after failing to pick up nearly IR£3 million in prize cash.
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There was no jackpot winner in the Friday drawing, but 7 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in New Jersey, 1 in Georgia, 1 in Massachusetts, 3 in Michigan, and 1 in Virginia. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Friday, September 28, 2001
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$150,000 Winning Big Game Ticket Set to Expire Soon. A Big Game Ticket sold in Bay City, Michigan for the October 6, 2000 drawing will expire on Monday, October 8, 2001.Schwarzenegger Sues to Terminate New Slot Machines. Arnold Schwarzenegger is suing a gaming company for $20 million for allegedly marketing slot machines that feature his voice and likeness as the "Terminator" without his consent.Casinos look to Internet gambling in tourism slump. The tourism slump stemming from the terrorist attacks is giving the gambling industry fresh incentive to look to the Internet as a way to attract business.
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $28 million Big Game drawing results!S.C. Lottery Commission considers hiring attorneys, negotiating lease. The South Carolina Lottery Commission will begin negotiating a lease for its new headquarters and legal coverage for a lawsuit filed by four news organizations alleging violations of the Freedom of Information Act.Andrew N.S. Glazer: In days of sadness, limits are crucial. Gambling should be viewed not as a way to make money, but as entertainment, as a diversion from everyday life. You're gambling sensibly if the amount you lose and the amount of pleasure you derive from your gambling balance out.
Thursday, September 27, 2001
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For those following the New Jersey Pick 6 Lotto, there was one $26 million jackpot-winning ticket in Monday's drawing, out of more than 2.6 million tickets sold. The winning ticket was sold by Krenkel's Day Night Food Store, 613 Hope Road in Eatontown, Monmouth County. The winner will receive an initial gross payment of $862,247 with the option of taking the remainder of the jackpot as cash or annuity. The jackpot now resets to $2 million for the drawing to be held on Thursday, September 27th. To play Pick 6, or other New Jersey games, including Jersey Cash 5, Pick 4, and Pick 3, be sure to visit Play NJ Lottery.com. By visiting that site you'll also be able to learn how to play each game, see the prize levels and odds, and view all prior results and prize amounts.
Wednesday, September 26, 2001
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Other Half of $118 million Big Game Jackpot Claimed. The anonymous members of a partnership from Cherry Hill, New Jersey came forward to claim half of the $118 million jackpot from the Big Game drawing held on August 31, 2001.Michigan man wins $150,000 Big Game prize. Terry Russell of Coloma, Michigan was shocked and in total disbelief upon learning he had matched the first five numbers in the September 18 Big Game drawing to win a $150,000 prize.Powerball winner to retire. Kathleen Kearney, 56, of Hockessin, Deleware, has submitted paperwork seeking to retire from her first-grade teaching job at McVey Elementary School in the Christina School District, said Lisa McVey, district spokeswoman.19-year-old claims $11.5 million. Chris Plooster, who works as a janitor to pay for his studies at ITT Tech, won last weekend’s $11.5 million Colorado Lotto drawing.Florida Lotto winner claims her prize. Tiffany L. Johnson, 27, reported to lottery headquarters in Tallahassee first thing Monday to claim $11.6 million, her share of Saturday's $22 million jackpot after Johnson opted to take the lump-sum payment.S.C. Lottery commission finalizes ad contract. The S.C. Lottery Commission finalized its advertising contract with Erwin-Penland on Tuesday, after the agency addressed concerns that the firm's proposal did not include enough S.C. minority-owned business participation.
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There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday drawing, but 3 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in Illinois, 1 in Maryland, and 1 in Virginia. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Tuesday, September 25, 2001
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $23 million Big Game drawing results!36 Pathmark Supermarket Co-Workers Claim Big Game Jackpot. The group of 36 co-workers from the Pathmark Supermarket in Brick Township, New Jersey, have come forward to officially claim half of the $118 million Big Game jackpot for the drawing held on August 31, 2001.Pennsylvania Lottery comes up triples. The total payout for The Penn. Daily Number 2-2-2 drawn Sunday, September 23, 2001, of $11,511,500 represents approximately 10.3 times or $10.4 million above the amount that players wagered. There were 46,361 players who chose the winning numbers. Triple 2s have hit a total of 15 times since The Daily Number drawing began in March 1977. The last time 2-2-2 was drawn was December 30, 2000, and the last time any triples hit (1-1-1) was July 13, 2001.
Monday, September 24, 2001
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Sharp divisions on N.C. lottery. The N.C. House would narrowly vote against holding a public referendum on a lottery, rejecting state-sponsored gambling but also leaving a gusher of money untapped during an economic standstill.Ex-FBI agents hired for lottery security. Two retired FBI agents will take on what is possibly the S.C. lottery's most important task: protect the integrity of the games.$26 million NJ Pick 6 drawing tonight. Even as The Big Game jackpot grew to $23 million Friday night, the New Jersey Pick 6 Lotto jackpot was even higher, at $26 million. To play online, orders must be placed at PlayNJLottery.com before 2:00 PM EDT today.
Saturday, September 22, 2001
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The were no jackpot winners and no $150,000 winners in the Friday drawing. For the complete rundown of winners in each of the other prize categories, see the Winning Combinations page.
Friday, September 21, 2001
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $19 million Big Game drawing results!ANDREW N.S. GLAZER: It's good to keep - and use - slot card. All about the cards used in casinos to keep track of your gaming activities.Lottery panel must remember it's a public body. Tough talk that every lottery should listen to.Ad dispute may delay lottery. The S.C. Lottery Commission delayed approval of its huge advertising contract Thursday over concerns about minority business participation, a problem that could delay the lottery's start.
