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Andrew N.S. Glazer: Be wary of salesmen offering "magic". Good advice on avoiding the many gambling and lottery scams out there.Cardroom goes to court over restrictions in San Jose, California. San Jose's Garden City card club has gone to Santa Clara County Superior Court to challenge limits on its hours, initiating a new attack on San Jose's attempts to limit legalized gaming even as the city contemplates shutting card clubs.Casino Cures (Editorial). A soon-to-be released survey of problem gambling in metro Detroit has some disturbing findings, especially for the city, with its three thriving casinos.Brother to seek Bulger's winning. A brother of James "Whitey" Bulger will fight the government for his share of a $1.9 million lottery jackpot it had seized now that federal prosecutors have revealed new information that the fugitive gangster may have a legitimate claim to the money.Bulger may have claim to jackpot. Six years after the government seized $1.9 million in lottery winnings from fugitive gangster James "Whitey" Bulger, prosecutors have alerted a judge that new evidence suggests Bulger may have had a legitimate claim to the jackpot.Nevada Casino Revenues Up in December. Nevada gaming revenues rose 5.8 percent in December over the same month a year ago, as casinos were helped by an extra weekend in 2000, according to figures released on Monday (2/12/2001).
Saturday, February 17, 2001
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There was no jackpot winner in the Friday drawing, but 5 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 2 in Georgia, 1 in Illinois, 1 in Maryland, and 1 in Virginia. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Thursday, February 15, 2001
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We've been a bit slow on the news front this week, but for good reason. We have been working hard to bring you our latest feature: PowerSearch. This exciting new search engine, which can only be found on BigGameLottery.com, is aimed at helping anyone from novice to expert find numbers, patterns, and trends in The Big Game drawing history.
PowerSearch is very powerful and flexible, but we know that it doesn't do everything (yet). Please send us your feedback so we can continue to improve the search engine and provide you with the most useful lottery resource on the Internet.
Wednesday, February 14, 2001
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There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday drawing, but one lucky Illinois player matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Tuesday, February 13, 2001
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the only live Big Game drawing results on the Internet!
Monday, February 12, 2001
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Perseverance Pays Off For Detroit, Michigan Lottery Club. The three members of the "Spike Et Al Lottery Club" of Detroit -- who have worked together for the past 40 years -- finally won big with a $150,000 Big Game prize.Southfield, Michigan Lottery Club Claims $150,000 Big Game Prize. The "Waiting To Exhale" club matched the first five numbers in the January 30 Big Game drawing, collecting the game’s $150,000 prize.New-Found Big Game Wealth is a Dream Come True
for Norman Poblette of Gaines, Michigan. Poblette matched the first five numbers in the January 26 drawing to win the $150,000 Big Game prize.Lucky Kalamazoo, Michigan Man Takes Home $150,000 Prize. "I was completely surprised," said Thomas Elwell of Kalamazoo after learning he had matched the first five numbers in the January 30 drawing to win the $150,000 Big Game prize.$150,000 Winning Ticket Sold in Frederick, Maryland. Not much news on the winner, who wished to remain anonymous, but provides a couple of details on the ticket purchase.
Saturday, February 10, 2001
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Jackpot Winner! There was one $10 million jackpot winner in the Friday drawing. The winning ticket was sold in Illinois, and we will bring you more details after the ticket-holder claims their prize.
Also in the Friday drawing, 3 players matched the first five numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in Georgia, 1 in Illinois, and 1 in Michigan. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Friday, February 9, 2001
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time -- we're the only site on the Internet to bring you the results live as they're drawn!
Thursday, February 8, 2001
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John Taylor of Ortonville, Michigan Excited to Win $150,000 Big Game Prize. The winner, who rarely buys lottery tickets, bought a lucky Quick Pick ticket when he heard others talking about The Big Game jackpot.Dewanda Jones of Detroit, Michigan Shocked By $150,000 Big Game Win. The winner has big plans for the money, which was won with a Quick Pick ticket.$150,000 Big Game Prize Comes As Big Surprise to Dave Fowler of Port Huron, Michigan. The winning ticket, which was a Quick Pick, was hidden under the winner's mattress until it was turned in at lottery headquarters.
Wednesday, February 7, 2001
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Snowy Monday Pays Big For Frederick, Maryland Couple. Through blinding snow a Frederick, Maryland couple, who decided to remain anonymous, made the trip to Baltimore to claim their $150,000 Big Game prize.Centreville, Virginia Couple Wins $150,000 Playing The Big Game. Ella & Napoleon Eldridge of Centreville, Virginia came to the Virginia Lottery's headquarters office in Richmond to claim their $150,000 prize from the January 30, 2001 drawing of the Big Game.Andrew N.S. Glazer: High-return slot machines are for real. If you thought Mel Gibson was a bit paranoid in "Conspiracy Theory," you should try talking to slot players. They make Mel's character seem downright trusting by comparison.
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There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday drawing, but one lucky Maryland player matched the first five numbers for a $150,000 prize. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
