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Andrew N.S. Glazer: Indian gaming has its own rules. When you visit an American Indian casino, you are, for all intents and purposes, in another country. They can run things however they want.Who's a millionaire? The winner of an $85 million lottery jackpot remained out of sight while the curious descended on the Austin, Texas convenience store that sold the winning ticket.Britain embraces Internet gambling. Lending new legitimacy to online gambling, Great Britain on Wednesday dumped its tax on sports betting in exchange for a pledge by its famed bookmakers to shut down their offshore Internet operations and reopen them at home. One bookmaker said the change could turn the United Kingdom into "the hub of the global gambling industry." Too bad the US government couldn't be so smart...Bookmakers lured back to British turf. Britain's biggest bookmakers plan to bring their offshore businesses back to the mainland after the Chancellor yesterday said he would abolish betting tax from January next year.For $89 million winner, cashing is believing. Giggling and still incredulous, Sang Cho walked into the California State Lottery office last Monday and claimed the largest individual jackpot in state history -- $89 million.Lotto winner values friends over money. A pale orange ticket that cost Sang Cho $5 at her local 7-Eleven store Saturday turned her Moraga family into California's richest lottery winner ever.
Saturday, March 10, 2001
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There was no jackpot winnner in the Friday drawing, but 9 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 3 in Georgia, 1 in Illinois, 3 in Massachusetts, 1 in Maryland, and 1 in Michigan. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Friday, March 9, 2001
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$150,000 Big Game Prize in Michigan Set to Expire Soon! Michigan players check this story, and then check your tickets.Woodbridge, Virginia Woman Wins $150,000 Playing The Big Game. Lonna Blackmon-Lee of Woodbridge, Virginia came to the Lottery’s northern Virginia regional office in Woodbridge to claim her $150,000 prize from the March 2, 2001 drawing of the Big Game.Michigan Resident Wins $150,000 Big Game Prize. Dennis Bofysil of Grayling, Michigan matched the first five numbers in the Match 2, 2001 Big Game drawing for a $150,000 prize.Arlington, Virginia Man Wins $150,000 Big Game Prize. Isaac Fabrega of Arlington, Virginia matched the first five numbers in the March 6, 2001 drawing of the Big Game for a $150,000 prize.
Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live Big Game drawing results!
Wednesday, March 7, 2001
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Jackpot winner! There was one $21 million Big Game jackpot winner in the Tuesday drawing. The winning ticket was purchased in Maryland; details about the winner to follow when the winner claims their prize.
Also, seven players matched the first five numbers for a $150,000 prize: 3 in New Jersey, 1 in Maryland, 1 in Georgia, 1 in Michigan, and 1 in Virginia. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Tuesday, March 6, 2001
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Maryland Man Wins $150,000 Big Game Prize. Carroll Dixon of Brooklyn Park, Maryland matched the first 5 numbers in the January 19 Big Game drawing, winning a $150,000 prize.In drive to unionize, casino dealers defy a longtime Las Vegas tradition. The casinos are dead set against this one.
Don't forget to come back at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live Big Game drawing results. BigGameLottery.com is the only site that brings you the winning numbers as they're drawn.
Monday, March 5, 2001
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Fairfax, Virginia Man Wins $150,000 Playing The Big Game. Sushil Chawla of Fairfax, Virginia Matched the first 5 numbers in the January 23, 2001 drawing to win a $150,000 Big Game prize.Chesapeake, Virginia Woman Wins $150,000 in The Big Game. Florence Graves of Chesapeake, Virginia claimed a $150,000 prize from the February 16, 2001 drawing of the Big Game.Winchester, Virginia Man Wins $150,000 Big Game Prize. Beverly Hill of Winchester, Virginia came to the Lottery’s headquarters office in Richmond on Thursday to claim his $150,000 prize from the February 27, 2001 drawing of the Big Game.
Saturday, March 3, 2001
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There was no jackpot winner in the Friday drawing, but 2 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in Michigan and 1 in Virginia. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Friday, March 2, 2001
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Michigan player is Bowled Over By $150,000 Big Game Win. John Kirsch of Baldwin, Michigan matched the first five numbers in the February 23 drawing to win the $150,000 Big Game prize.Michigan Golfer Wins $150,000 Big Game Prize.. Jim Anderson of Michigan Center, Michigan looked up the winning numbers on his computer on Saturday morning after the drawing. Did you find the numbers at BigGameLottery.com, Jim?Andrew N.S. Glazer: If you have to gamble, it's time to stop.. This interesting article attempts to distill destructive behavior from the fun aspects of gambling.
Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live Big Game drawing results.
Thursday, March 1, 2001
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Winner of California SuperLotto Plus Jackpot of $11 Million Claims Prize at the 11th Hour. After watching a news report Wednesday morning, Rueben and Michelle Montoya of San Bernardino, California checked their ticket and realized they were the winners of an $11 million jackpot, with only one day left to claim the prize.Couple Finds $11-Million Lotto Ticket at Last Minute. Another story about the prize that almost wasn't.Rhode Island Man Wins $93.5 Million. A factory worker claimed a $93.5 million Powerball lottery jackpot last Thursday and said he plans to quit his job and buy a BMW.
Wednesday, February 28, 2001
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There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday drawing, but 4 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in New Jersey, 1 in Georgia, 1 in Massachusetts, and 1 in Virginia. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
