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Lottery News for March 5, 2001

Monday, March 5, 2001

 – 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

 – 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

 – 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

 – 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

 – 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.

Tuesday, February 27, 2001

 – The Big Game appears on the top 5 lottery jackpots list for the first time in almost a month.  The top 5 jackpots in the United States are:
1. $60 million, California SuperLotto Plus (drawing Wednesday, 2/28/2001)
2. $45 million, Texas Lotto Texas (drawing Wednesday, 2/28/2001)
3. $32 million, Illinois Lotto (drawing Wednesday, 2/28/2001)
4. $21.2 million, Maryland Lotto (drawing Wednesday, 2/28/2001)
5. $15 million, The Big Game (drawing Tuesday, 2/27/2001)
Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live Big Game drawing results.

Monday, February 26, 2001

 – We've posted our latest feature article, I'm Moving to Illinois (Or Michigan).  This common-sense article helps explain the large share of winners from Illinois and Michigan, and debunks a couple of myths as well.
 – Casinos Using Facial Surveillance.  Taking photos of customers and then checking the images against those in criminal files didn't start at Super Bowl XXXV.
Dealers Reject Union at Most Las Vegas Casinos.  A sweeping campaign in Las Vegas to unionize many of the city's blackjack, craps and other casino dealers, which showed initial momentum, is on the verge of folding like a house of cards.
Wash. lottery's $16 million winner just a jeans guy.  He could have stayed anonymous - the guy from Aberdeen who won $16 million in last week's lottery - but Mike J. Skinner's not afraid to be known.

Saturday, February 24, 2001

 – There was no jackpot winner in the Friday drawing, but 3 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in New Jersey and 2 in Michigan.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.

Wednesday, February 21, 2001

 – We hope you enjoy our new "Tip of the Day" feature, which tells you something new about our site every day.  If you have any tips you'd like to share about The Big Game lottery, please send your tips to us, and we may include them in a future Tip of the Day.
 – Northville, Michigan Resident Overwhelmed By $150,000 Win In February 9 Big Game Drawing.  William King of Northville, Michigan recently collected $150,000 after matching the first five numbers in the February 9 Big Game drawing.
China rakes in billions with sports, welfare lotteries.  Craze for revamped games seen as answer to funding the nation's needs.
Michigan Lottery Replaces Michigan Lotto Game With "Michigan Millions" Game.  Michigan is the latest state to change its pick-6 lottery game, in an effort to boost sales through higher jackpots and more lower-tier prizes.
 – There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday drawing, but one lucky Georgia 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 20, 2001

 – 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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