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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $77 million Big Game drawing results!
Monday, April 30, 2001
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Did you know that if you win the $77 million Big Game jackpot and take the annuity option, you'll get about $2,961,538 per year for 26 years? When you take out 28% federal income tax, that's still $2,132,307 per year!
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The Big Game jackpot continues to lead the news, as it maintains its lead over the second-largest jackpot by more than double. Remember, if you want to play online, you have until 2:00 PM Eastern Time Tuesday 5/1/2001 to place your order at PlayBigGame.com. The top-5 jackpots in the United States are: 1. $77 million, The Big Game (drawing Tuesday, May 01, 2001) 2. $38 million, New York Lotto (drawing Wednesday, May 02, 2001) 3. $27 million, Michigan Millions (drawing Wednesday, May 02, 2001) 4. $26 million, New Jersey Pick 6 Lotto (drawing Monday, April 30, 2001) 5. $26 million, Ohio Super Lotto Plus (drawing Wednesday, May 02, 2001)Andrew N.S. Glazer: Detroit's roulette is a loser's game. Unfortunately, the way this most romantic and elite-looking game is played in America, it is a game only for people who can lose money quickly, because the house edge is an extremely high 5.26 percent.Goodbye showgirls, hello Dali. Las Vegas is not just for Wayne Newton anymore. For years synonymous with showgirls, gambling, and glitz, Sin City is reinventing itself: High culture is the gambit this time, and, in true Vegas style, there's nothing small about these new ambitions.
Saturday, April 28, 2001
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Congratulations to Forrest Hamilton of Toano, Virginia, who won $100 playing The Big Game online at PlayBigGame.com! The lucky player used a Quick Pick, and matched 3 of the first 5 numbers plus the Big Money Ball for the prize.
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Jackpot Rolls to $77 Million! With no jackpot winning ticket sold for the Friday drawing, The Big Game jackpot rolled to a staggering $77 million for the Tuesday drawing! If you're planning on playing over the Internet at PlayBigGame.com, be sure to beat the rush and get your order in now.
There was no jackpot winner in the Friday drawing, but 6 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in New Jersey, 2 in Georgia, 1 in Massachusetts, and 2 in Michigan. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Friday, April 27, 2001
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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.
