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Big winner in S.C. lottery is firm that gets contract. The surest way to win big in the S.C. Lottery is not to buy a ticket. It's to land the game's $7.5 million advertising contract, the largest ever awarded by the state government.Gaming board to investigate disputed $2.8 million jackpot. In her first bet of the day, a Sacramento woman slipped a $5 bill into a slot machine at the Eldorado Resort Casino early Wednesday morning, pressed the maximum bet button and won the $2.8 million jackpot - or so she thought.
Saturday, August 11, 2001
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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 Georgia, 1 in Illinois, and 1 in Virginia. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.Place your order for the Tuesday drawing early! Tuesday's jackpot is a huge $47 million -- click over to PlayBigGame.com now to qualify.
Friday, August 10, 2001
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Congratulations to Jack Waters of San Francisco, California, who won two $100.00 Big Game prizes in tonight's drawing! Mr. Waters played The Big Game online at PlayBigGame.com and picked the winning numbers himself.
Also, congratulations to Marcel St Pierre of Stoney Point, Ontario, Canada, who matched 4 of the first 5 numbers in tonight's Big Game drawing for a $150.00 prize! Mr. St Pierre played The Big Game online at PlayBigGame.com and used a Quick Pick for the win.
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $43 million Big Game drawing results!
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Poor choice for lottery's No. 1 job. According the the linked editorial, not everyone is happy about the choice for South Carolina's Lottery Director.Lottery vendor pays $4.5 million fine over blown contract. The Florida Lottery has levied a $4.5 million fine against Automated Wagering International, the company that installed its computers and ticket terminals, because work wasn't completed by the contract deadline.
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Last chance to play for the huge $43 million Big Game jackpot! Click over to PlayBigGame.com and place your order before 2:00 PM ET today to qualify.Andrew N.S. Glazer: If it's guaranteed, you should pass. The top 10 reasons you should not purchase any sort of "guaranteed winning systems" by mail or e-mail.Lottery winner blows £3m prize. John Roberts is said to be penniless after spending his winnings on cars, houses, holidays, and unsuccessful investments. [More]
Thursday, August 9, 2001
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Lottery may start in January. Don't count on finding South Carolina lottery tickets in your Christmas stocking this year.Couple have no big plans for lottery jackpot. Steve and Margaret Zelisko stopped by the 7-Eleven in Romeoville, Illinois Wednesday afternoon to pick up a commemorative check for $19 million.
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Deloitte & Touche Studies Southeastern Massachusetts Gaming. Deloitte & Touche today released a new study that reveals the potential economic benefits of a single, Native American entertainment and gaming facility in Southeastern Massachusetts, as proposed by the Wampanoag Native American Indian Tribe of Gay Head.A Lucky Combo: Lotto with Lunch. The next time your office orders lunch from a nearby deli, you might want to ask for a side order of lottery tickets.
Wednesday, August 8, 2001
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Don't forget to get your order in early at PlayBigGame.com for Friday's big $43 million drawing!
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S.C. lottery leaders get neighborly advice. Just 2 1/2 months before state law says tickets should go on sale, South Carolina's nine lottery commissioners, their consultant and their new director, former Sen. Ernie Passailaigue of Charleston, flew to Atlanta for a crash course in setting up the lottery.
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There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday drawing, but 2 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in Massachusetts and 1 in Virginia. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Tuesday, August 7, 2001
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Passailaigue hits the jackpot with lottery leader job. After more than two hours of deliberations and a 9-0 vote, the S.C. Lottery Commission hired Passailaigue over Anthony Cooper, the director of the Washington, D.C., lottery.
Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $37 million Big Game drawing results!
Monday, August 6, 2001
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New Items Available in Big Game Gift Shop. Check out the new items for sale in our gift shop, including hats, a tote bag, and -- that's right -- boxer shorts.
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Spend the money wisely, lottery winners say. Interesting story with advice from past lottery winners on how to manage your new windfall.Panel to quiz lottery finalists. South Carolina lottery commissioners face a classic choice between the outsider with a good resume and the politically connected local when they select the state's first lottery director.
Colorado Powerball ticket sales: When ticket sales automatically closed at 7:30 PM on Saturday, a total of 1,629,673 Powerball tickets (including advance play) had been sold by the Colorado Lottery.
Sunday, August 5, 2001
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Lottery win saves man's eyesight. Winning the lottery has stopped a New Zealand man going blind.Lotto Plans To Double 'Six' Appeal. Lottery lovers in New York will soon get twice as many dreams for their dollars - the state is rolling back the price of Pick Six Lotto to two plays for a buck.Jim Kipp Named Acting Michigan Lottery Commissioner. On Thursday, August 2, 2001, Governor John Engler appointed Jim Kipp as the Bureau's Acting Commissioner. Kipp replaces Don Gilmer, who was recently appointed State Budget Director.Andrew N.S. Glazer: Amateurs prove poker prowess. Although Detroit casinos don't offer poker, many Michigan residents enjoy a friendly game at home, many more visit the fine poker room at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant and some play poker on the Internet.
Saturday, August 4, 2001
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Legal chains cut from Powerball. A district judge refused Friday to pull the plug on Powerball in Colorado. As of late Friday, more than one million tickets had been sold, lottery officials said.Possible delay worries retailers. The South Carolina Lottery looked to be the light at the end of a dark tunnel for businesses crippled by last year's state ban on video gambling machines. But a proposal by the S.C. Lottery Commission may stretch the wait into next year.
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Did you know that if you win the $37 million Big Game jackpot and choose the annuity option, you will receive about $1,425,000 per year for 26 years? Think about it: you could buy a new house, a new car, some nice jewelry, and still have enough left over to pay all four years of your kid's tuition -- all in the first year! Don't miss out: head over to PlayBigGame.com and place your order today!
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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 Massachusetts and 2 in Michigan. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Friday, August 3, 2001
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$27.3 million Virginia lottery ticket sold at Hampton 7-Eleven. An estimated $27.3 million jackpot, the largest jackpot ever paid to a single winner in Virginia, was sold on Wednesday at 3:10 p.m. at the Hampton, Virginia 7-Eleven.Powerball off to slow start around city. Powerball isn't necessarily a big hit everywhere in Colorado.
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $32 million Big Game drawing results!
