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First up in the News this morning is a reminder to make sure you've bought your tickets for the huge $68 million drawing tonight. If you'd like to participate over the Internet, head over to PlayBigGame.com before 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $68 million Big Game drawing results! We're the only site on the Internet to bring you the results live as they're drawn.Lottery foes are dialing to sway voters. The campaign against a proposed N.C. lottery cranked up this week with voters across the state getting automated phone calls from former Gov. Jim Martin and former University of North Carolina system President William Friday.Ban on College Gambling Debated. Senators reopened work Thursday on a bill to ban betting on college sports, a proposal vigorously opposed by the casino industry as misguided and unfairly targeted at Nevada, the only state that allows such wagering.Archer discloses details of casino move . In a meeting earlier this week with the Michigan Gaming Control Board, Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer revealed previously undisclosed details of the plan that would relocate one of the city's three casinos to the riverfront.Detroit Casinos Consider Options. The council initially reacted to Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer's truncated plan with more nays than yeahs, and, now that the mayor isn't seeking re-election, momentum behind his new vision appears to be grinding to a halt. The casinos are hedging their bets, depending on which scenario the council ultimately finds palatable.Second Vote for Nevada Net Gambling Bill. Online gambling in Nevada almost got the green light Wednesday, but the failure of a related bill to pass means that there will be a second vote on the issue.
Wednesday, April 25, 2001
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Congratulations to Duane Tyler of Spruce Head, Maine, who won $150 playing The Big Game online at PlayBigGame.com! The lucky player picked the winning numbers himself, and matched 4 of the first 5 numbers for the prize.
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There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday drawing, but 14 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 2 in New Jersey, 4 in Georgia, 2 in Illinois, 4 in Massachusetts, 1 in Maryland, and 1 in Michigan. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
With no jackpot winner last night, The Big Game jackpot has now increased to a stunning $68 million! Don't miss out on the opportunity to play: head over to PlayBigGame.com where it's fun and easy to play The Big Game online!
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The Big Game continues to have the largest jackpot in the United States -- more than double the size of the second-largest! The jackpot hasn't been this large in three months, and there's no telling when it will be this large again, so don't miss out on it! Head over to PlayBigGame.com to play!
The top-5 jackpots in the Unites States: 1. $58 million, The Big Game (drawing Tuesday, April 24, 2001) 2. $25 million, Michigan Millions (drawing Wednesday, April 25, 2001) 3. $22 million, New York Lotto (drawing Wednesday, April 25, 2001) 4. $22 million, New Jersey Pick 6 Lotto (drawing Monday, April 23, 2001) 5. $21 million, Ohio Super Lotto Plus (drawing Wednesday, April 25, 2001)
Saturday, April 21, 2001
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There was no jackpot winner in the Friday drawing, but 4 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in New Jersey, 1 in Maryland, and 2 in Michigan. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Friday, April 20, 2001
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Computer Engineer Wins $150,000. A computer security engineer from Woodbine, Maryland captured the second tier prize of $150,000 in Tuesday's multi-state Big Game drawing, when he correctly matched all five white balls drawn: 04, 12, 14, 24, and 44.Pool Of Nine Shares $5,000 Prize. A group of nine co-workers who have been playing together whenever the Lottery jackpot games "get really big," split a $5,000 winning ticket from last Tuesday's Big Game.
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $50 million Big Game drawing results! BigGameLottery.com is the only site on the Internet that brings you the Big Game results live as they're drawn.
Wednesday, April 18, 2001
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Topping the news today is The Big Game jackpot, which continues to be the largest lottery jackpot in the United States, and is twice as large as the second-largest jackpot (Pennsylvania Super 6 Lotto, $25 million). If you're planning on playing over the Internet, make sure to beat the rush and get your order in early at playbiggame.com.Lottery Industry Leaders Name Michigan Lottery As One of the Four Most Efficient the United States. The Michigan Lottery is not only one of the most mature lotteries in the nation (at almost 30 years old), but according to a major gaming industry publication, it is also one of the most efficient.Net Gambling Almost a Reality in Vegas. Legalized Internet gambling is one step closer to becoming a reality in Vegas, as last month's Internet gambling bill has jumped through another legislative hoop.
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There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday drawing, but 8 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in New Jersey, 1 in Georgia, 4 in Illinois, 1 in Maryland, and 1 in Michigan. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Tuesday, April 17, 2001
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Michigan Big Game Prize Due to Expire Soon. Michigan Big Game players: clean out your car, your wallet, your desk drawer, or wherever it is you keep your old Lottery tickets, because one of your old Big Game tickets could very well be a $150,000 winner!
New Jersey Big Game players: the $46 million Big Game jackpot from the drawing on Friday, June 9, 2000 still remains unclaimed!Georgia man wins $10 million
in Internet sweepstakes. Stephen Fowler of Sandy Springs, Georgia was speechless and numb after winning $10 million as the big winner of the iwon.com sweepstakes. (Editor: keep in mind The Big Game jackpot is more than 4 times that much right now!)Gambler wins £136,000 on 5p special. A man who won more than £136,000 after staking £6.30 in 5p bets still has not collected his winnings.
Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $43 million Big Game drawing results!
Monday, April 16, 2001
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The Big Game $43 million jackpot is now the largest in the United States! Head over to PlayBigGame.com to play! The Top 5 jackpots in the United States: 1. $43 million, The Big Game (drawing Tuesday, April 17, 2001) 2. $25 million, Pennsylvania Super 6 Lotto (drawing Wednesday, April 18, 2001) 3. $23 million, Michigan Michigan Millions (drawing Wednesday, April 18, 2001) 4. $19 million, Texas Lotto (drawing Wednesday, April 18, 2001) 5. $18.5 million, New Jersey Pick 6 Lotto (drawing Monday, April 16, 2001)Michigan Player Wins $150,000 Big Game Prize. April Fool's Day proved to be lucky for Robin Laferriere of Laingsburg when she learned she had matched the first five numbers in the March 30 drawing to win the $150,000 Big Game prize!
Saturday, April 14, 2001
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There was no jackpot winner in the Friday drawing, but 1 lucky player from Georgia matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
