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With mucho dinero at stake, Hoosier Lottery seeks new law. A bid by Mexico to join the multistate Powerball game has Hoosier Lottery officials doing some rapid calculations -- and seeking help from state lawmakers.Wall Street eyes S.C. lottery firm. Scientific Games, the publicly-held company running the S.C. lottery, "has an impressive growth story" and is a possible takeover target, according to BusinessWeek's "Inside Wall Street" column.
Wednesday, January 30, 2002
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$150,000 Big Game Ticket Sold In Michigan About to Expire. An unclaimed Big Game Lottery prize is set to expire soon and Lottery officials hope to hear from the winner before it’s too late.Winning Big Game Ticket Sold in Virginia Set to Expire. The Virginia Lottery says the lucky person who bought a Big Game ticket for an August drawing last year has until 5 p.m. Monday to claim the loot. You can find the winning numbers for all the previous drawings on our Prior Results page.Michigan Resident Claims $150,000 Big Game Prize. B.L. Buchanan of Kalamazoo, Michigan was pleasantly surprised to learn that he had matched the first five numbers in the December 4, 2001 Big Game drawing to win a $150,000 prize.Lucky Man is Shocked to Win $150,000 Big Game Prize. Nunzio Talluto of Ray Township, Michigan was overwhelmed with excitement upon learning that he had matched the first five numbers in the January 11, 2002 Big Game drawing to win a $150,000 prize.Pensioners warned on lottery fraud. South Wales Police today warned that international criminals are targeting pensioners across Britain with a scam claiming they are winners in Canadian or Australian lotteries.Budget banking on lottery money. West Virginia House Finance Chairman Harold Michael said he hasn't finished going over Gov. Bob Wise's proposed budget for next year but one of the things that that struck him was its reliance on lottery money.Group Sues to Block New York Gambling Expansion. Anti-gambling forces announced they're filing a lawsuit challenging legislation approved last year by Gov. George Pataki and the state Legislature authorizing one of the largest expansions of gambling in the state's history, including entry into a multi-state lottery game.Lawmakers Resurrect Call For Net Gambling Ban. Once again, your tax dollars are funding legislators who refuse to listen to the clear majority of Americans who say they don't want a ban on Internet gambling.Lottery Advertising Stays Low-Key. Though players have bought more than $55 million of tickets, the South Carolina lottery has not maximized its sales, according to Executive Director Ernie Passailaigue.
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There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday drawing, but 3 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in Georgia, 1 in Illinois, and 1 in Massachusetts. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Tuesday, January 29, 2002
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6 friends win $95.3 million Powerball jackpot. A year ago, over suds and shuffleboard, six friends in Arizona decided to have a little fun, and indulge a collective dream of striking it rich, by spending $20 a week for lottery tickets. Now, their flights of fantasies have landed them a $95.3 million fortune in the latest Powerball jackpot.
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $15 million Big Game drawing results!Maryland lottery hoping to test odds overseas. As tax receipts slow and lawmakers prowl for funds to pay for vital programs, Maryland Lottery officials are looking at new games and an intriguing international partnership to keep an important cash supply flowing. More: Lottery officials want international game.25 in Denver find Powerball was good call. The stress of taking emergency calls and dispatching help was alleviated briefly for some Denver 911 call takers and police dispatchers when they fell just one number short of winning the $95.3 million Powerball jackpot Saturday night.Calif. Bill Would Allow More Casinos. A group is pushing an ambitious ballot initiative that would loosen the state's restrictions on gambling and end the monopoly of Indian tribes in the casino business.Powerball powers lottery total. Ticket sales for the Iowa Lottery totaled $89.1 million over the past six months, up nearly 9 percent, thanks to a boost from a giant Powerball jackpot last August.S.C. Officials fear lottery games off until May. Officials from the South Carolina Education Lottery were warned that AT&T might be unable to install telecommunications equipment in time to start the lottery's numbers games for their March 6 launch.
Monday, January 28, 2002
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Lottery machine raises concerns. A new video pull-tab machine being studied by the Iowa Lottery has already become a sure bet to create controversy.Lottery wastes little time in approving keno. The Missouri Lottery Commission wasted little time in approving a new gambling game that Gov. Bob Holden hopes will boost education funding.Jilted lottery winner sent cheque copy to his 'ex'. A retired traffic warden who scooped £175,000 on the National Lottery has sent a copy of his winning cheque to his ex-fiancee.Delay might not be as costly as it seems. Despite questions surrounding the South Carolina lottery and its contract with Scientific Games, the state still could come out ahead.Rolldown lottery to stop drawings; weak sales cited. Louisiana Lottery President Randy Davis announced Friday that Rolldown, a multistate lottery game that has suffered sagging sales in recent months, will hold its final drawing April 6.
Saturday, January 26, 2002
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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.
Friday, January 25, 2002
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $12 million Big Game drawing results!Lottery Working To Iron Out Kinks. Even as it celebrates successful sales in the first two weeks, the South Carolina lottery is still wrestling with technical problems that have frustrated players and retailers alike, lottery officials said.Missouri Lottery green-lights "Quick Draw" keno-style game. Bar and restaurant patrons who play the Missouri Lottery could bet on new numbers every five minutes under a Las Vegas-style game approved Thursday.Scratch card winner is $4 million man. On Thursday, the New York Lottery announced that James Sackelos of New Hamburg, New York was the second person to join the ranks of the incrementally wealthy as part of the "Instant $4 Million Spectacular" scratch-off game.
Thursday, January 24, 2002
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Italy's TV 'Dream Seller' Behind Bars, Again. Italy's most famous television saleswoman was arrested on Thursday on charges of fraud and extortion in connection with the sale of ``magic numbers'' guaranteed to win lotteries.N.C. border stores sell more lottery tickets. While no one can say for certain why the top four retailers of South Carolina lottery tickets are in York County, the stores credit North Carolinians crossing the border to try their luck.Lottery fever still runs high. So much for the idea that a state lottery would be a novelty wearing off in a few days. Only two weeks into the S.C. Education Lottery, and hordes of people are still buying millions of tickets.Wireless Information Network secures lottery deal. Mobile services supplier Wireless Information Network is to launch a new reverse billing service for UK National Lottery players, which will enable them to receive game information on their mobile phones.
Wednesday, January 23, 2002
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"Lucky 13" Lottery Club Wins $150,000 Big Game Prize. The 13 members of the "Lucky 13" Lottery Club of Muskegon, Michigan "went nuts" after learning they had matched the first five numbers in the January 4, 2002 Big Game drawing to win a $150,000 prize."Winners Anonymous" Lottery Club Takes Home $150,000 Big Game Prize. The three members of the "Winners Anonymous" Lottery Club of Wyoming, Michigan were jumping up and down after learning they matched the first five numbers in the January 11, 2002 Big Game drawing to win a $150,000 prize.Scouring a Dump for Lottery Ticket. An Irishman was given special permission by an Australian council to dig through a local garbage dump to find a winning A$1.5 million ($700,000) lottery ticket he believes he threw out.Some S.C. Lottery Retailers Pulling Plug. The owners of a couple of Greenville, South Carolina bars claim that their staffs have gotten bogged down with lines and slow validation machines and are suspending their sales of lottery tickets.Lottery winner dies of self neglect. A lottery millionaire found dead at his home, had spent months slumped in his sofa, drinking heavily, an inquest has heard.Reluctant Montgomery To Fight Ohio Lottery Proposal. The state's top lawyer said that she will zealously fight a lawsuit against Ohio's participation in a multistate lottery, even though she has strong personal concerns about expanding the lottery.15 members of syndicate seek work colleague with winning Lotto ticket. Fifteen members of a Lotto syndicate are claiming they won last weekend's National Lottery jackpot but say a 16th member has absconded with the winning ticket.
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There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday drawing, but 1 lucky player from Illinois 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, January 22, 2002
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $9 million Big Game drawing results!Lottery racking up a solid year so far. For the first time in two years, Hoosier Lottery director Jack Ross can look at sales figures and say, "We're having a good year."Oklahomans surveyed favor lottery but doubt benefits for education. A majority of Oklahomans surveyed in a recent poll expressed support for a state lottery but had doubts one would increase funding for education.New York's state lottery picks Pro Motion's number. Pro Motion, a St. Louis marketing firm, has won a contract with the New York Lottery to drive a specially outfitted school bus around New York state to show pieces of New York history and explain how New York uses its lottery money for education.Bills Pending in Legislature Have a Significant Impact on Minnesota Lottery. Several Lottery/Gambling Bills are pending in the Minnesota Legislature, all of which have a significant impact on the Minnesota Lottery. More: Wider gaming to be debated.
Monday, January 21, 2002
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Young man's Big Game lottery windfall has peers contemplating uses. Thaddeus Coats is Michigan's newest multimillionaire. The 20-year-old from Inkster slipped quietly into Michigan's Lottery offices Thursday to turn in his ticket and claim the $80 million Big Game prize ($43.9 million after taxes). More: What he plans to do with the Big Game jackpot.Massachusetts leaders dismiss lottery changes. Legislators who oversee the Massachusetts state lottery yesterday dismissed a proposal to reduce prize payments as too risky, warning that it could drive away players and ultimately generate less revenue for cities and towns.Ultimate lottery fantasies. It's the ultimate American Dream -- winning the lottery and living happily ever after with loads of loot.Deaf and dumb lottery winner has ticket stolen. A deaf and dumb lottery winner had his ticket stolen by a man who befriended him, say police.Defiant lottery winner refuses to fork over cash. Wearing a sweatshirt, baggy pants and Nikes, Massachusetts lottery winner Mackey Brown arrived at bankruptcy court with his 4-year-old son in tow -- only to be told that Judge Karen Jennemann was about to hold him in contempt for not turning over $63,000 from his annual lottery winnings.States find sustaining lottery income difficult. South Carolina lawmakers are set to begin debating -- perhaps as early as this week -- how to divvy up profits, estimated between $194 million and $210 million, from the lottery's first 18 months of operation. Legislative leaders predict that most will go toward a scholarship program fashioned after Georgia's. But there's something else to learn from the Georgia lottery: Ticket sales and profits aren't necessarily stable.Powerball Could Come to Maryland, But Credit Cards Are Out. A bill that could bring the Powerball lottery game to Maryland won a state Senate committee's approval Thursday.
Saturday, January 19, 2002
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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 Georgia, 1 in Illinois, 1 in Massachusetts, and 1 in Michigan. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Friday, January 18, 2002
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $7 million Big Game drawing results!Michigan Man Claims $80 Million Big Game Prize. Thaddeus Coats was the sole winner in the Jan. 11 Big Game drawing. The winning numbers for that drawing were: 4, 5, 21, 24, 38 and the Big Money Ball number was 21. Coats will collect a lump-sum payment estimated at $43.9 million, accord to the Michigan Lottery Commission.Lottery a prescription for joy. Five Fort Worth, Texas pharmacy workers will share the $36 million jackpot from the Dec. 26 Texas Lotto drawing.Swift eyes new lottery fund-sharing plan. Faced with shrinking revenues and loath to raise taxes, Massachusetts Acting Governor Jane Swift is seriously considering a proposal to give more money from the state lottery to cities and towns and hand out less in prizes. More: Swift May Change Lottery Payout Format.Texas Indian Tribe Must Close Casino. A federal appeals court Thursday ordered the Tigua Indians to shut down their casino, agreeing with state prosecutors that it violates Texas law.Lottery fails to account for promotional sports tickets. Hundreds of tickets to professional and college sporting events provided to the Missouri Lottery Commission were unaccounted for, according to a new state audit.Lottery plan draws skeptics. Washington Gov. Gary Locke's plan to revitalize the economy by feeding a portion of state lottery proceeds into college campus building projects drew skepticism from House Republicans Wednesday.Court Rules in Favor of California Lottery in Scratchers Lawsuit. The California Lottery announced today its reaction to Judge Ron Robie's decision to deny plaintiff's request for a writ of mandate.Andrew N.S. Glazer: Big pairs are best when learning. The final column in a series of three devoted to Texas hold'em: what constitutes a good starting hand and what you need to do with it after you see the flop.
Thursday, January 17, 2002
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Gambling foes go Big Game hunting. David Zanotti, the man who twice helped kill casino gambling in Ohio, was at home yesterday as he took aim at the Ohio Lottery.Alberta teams gambling on lottery revenue. The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames celebrated the launch of a province-wide hockey lottery Wednesday, downplaying the fact that the new revenue won't cover the salary of a single player.Detroit casino revenue hits $1 billion. Gamblers lost more than $1 billion at Detroit's three casinos last year for the first time ever, according to figures released Monday by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.Atlantic City casinos extend winning streak. Defying predictions of the first yearly revenue decrease in the history of New Jersey casino gambling, Atlantic City's 12 casinos put together a strong finish to 2001 and managed to keep intact a 23-year streak of winning more from gamblers each year than the last, if just barely.
Wednesday, January 16, 2002
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Ohio lottery opponents sue to stop multistate game. Church groups and anti-gambling activists sued the state Tuesday over its decision to join a multistate lottery game such as Powerball or the Big Game, arguing that such a game would violate the Ohio Constitution.Lottery money flowing to S.C.. The day South Carolina started selling lottery tickets, Gov. Jim Hodges traveled to Fort Mill to invite North Carolinians to come play. Plenty did, judging from weekly sales estimates released Monday by lottery officials.Taiwan launches first computerized lottery. Recession-hit Taiwan launched its first computerised lottery on Wednesday, drawing keen interest from top business executives to office workers hoping to hit the multi-million dollar jackpot.
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There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday drawing, but 1 lucky player from Massachusetts 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, January 15, 2002
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $5 million Big Game drawing results!Lottery's First-Week Sales: $19 Million. The South Carolina lottery sold more than $19 million worth of tickets in its first week of operation, according to estimates provided by the state lottery commission on Monday.N.C. scratching its lottery itch in S.C.. As the South Carolina lottery made its long-awaited debut a week ago, it came as little surprise to gaming proponents in North Carolina that one of the first big winners was from their side of the border.Georgia family claims $26 million Lotto South jackpot. A Dalton, Georgia family was introduced Monday as the winners of last week's record $26 million Lotto South jackpot.Tribe moves to shut down Detroit casinos. Detroit's billion-dollar casino industry was in legal limbo this morning, as a Michigan Indian tribe launched an effort to shut down all three of the city's gaming properties.
Monday, January 14, 2002
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Ohio Lottery favors joining The Big Game. With Ohio largely surrounded by Powerball states, Ohio Lottery Commission officials appear to be leaning toward joining the Big Game multi-state lottery.$80 million winning Big Game ticket sold in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. The Michigan Lottery is anxiously waiting to hear from the lucky individual holding the $80 million jackpot-winning ticket from the Friday, January 11, 2002 Big Game drawing.New Jersey couple claims $53 million Big Game jackpot. A couple from Bayonne, Hudson County, New Jersey came forward Wednesday to claim the $53 million Big Game jackpot for the drawing held on Tuesday, October 16, 2001.Lottery Lawsuit to Be Dismissed; Appeal Is Planned. A Sacramento judge said Friday that he planned to dismiss a lawsuit that exposed the California Lottery's sales of tickets after the top prizes were dispensed.Laid-Off Worker Wins $27,000 On Lottery Ticket. Good fortune couldn't have come at a better time when Greg Coleman scratched off a "27th anniversary celebration ticket" on Wednesday and won $27,000.Lottery Sales Figures Elusive. The South Carolina lottery is finding it easy to tally how many winning tickets it has sold, but a difficult time adding up total sales figures.Lottery ripoff: Man alters ticket. The South Carolina Education Lottery is not even a week old and already Georgetown Police are investigating an alleged case of tampering with a game card.Governor hopeful accuses Arizona Lottery of fraud. Arizona gubernatorial candidate Richard Mahoney has accused the Arizona Lottery of defrauding the public by selling scratch game tickets after all the games' grand prizes have been claimed.
Saturday, January 12, 2002
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Jackpot Winner! There was one $80 million jackpot winner from Michigan in the Friday drawing. More details to follow after the winner comes forward to claim their prize.
Also, 8 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 5 in New Jersey, 2 in Michigan, and 1 in Virginia. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Friday, January 11, 2002
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $80 million Big Game drawing results!Michigan resident stunned by $150,000 Big Game win. Daniel Rodgers of Gulliver, Michigan could hardly believe his eyes when he looked at his Big Game ticket and saw that he had matched the first five numbers in the Christmas Day Big Game drawing to win a $150,000 Big Game prize.Texas, Tiguas dissect law in casino hearing. Texas and the Tigua tribe laid out their views on the legality of the tribe's Speaking Rock Casino before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday.Andrew N.S. Glazer: Position is key in Texas hold'em. In real estate, they say, the three most important considerations are location, location and location; in hold'em, the three most important considerations in deciding whether to play a hand are position, position and position.
Thursday, January 10, 2002
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The Big Game easily maintains its claim to the largest jackpot in the United States, surpassing the second-largest jackpot by more than $30 million. The top 5 jackpots in the nation are: 1. $80 million, The Big Game (drawing Friday, January 11, 2002) 2. $49 million, PowerBall (drawing Saturday, January 12, 2002) 3. $35 million, Florida Lotto (drawing Saturday, January 12, 2002) 4. $19.8 million, Massachusetts Mass Millions (drawing Thursday, January 10, 2002) 5. $18 million, New York Lotto (drawing Saturday, January 12, 2002)
Wednesday, January 9, 2002
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Texas Lottery Commission proposes adding second daily Pick 3 draw. The Texas Lottery Commission on Tuesday voted 3-0 to consider a proposal to add a second daily Pick 3 drawing to its lineup of games.$150,000 Big Game ticket sold in Detroit about to expire. An unclaimed Big Game Lottery prize is set to expire soon and Lottery officials hope to hear from the winner before it’s too late.Thousands line up to try their luck. Thousands lined up to take part in South Carolina's new era of state-sanctioned gambling Monday - a collection of winners, losers and first-time players who tried their luck in four scratch-off games in the inaugural S.C. Education Lottery.Phone-card company sues S.C. lottery. A Georgia company that sells prepaid phone cards with scratch-off promotional games has sued the South Carolina Lottery Commission, claiming the commission's standard contract with vendors will severely damage its business.2 North Carolinians Win $5,000 In S.C. Lottery. Even before the end of its second day of operation, the South Carolina lottery has already handed out two big checks. State Lottery Commission officials said Tuesday afternoon that two people from North Carolina have each won $5,000.S.C. Lottery has $10,000 winner. Day Two of the South Carolina lottery brought news of the first $10,000 instant winner, but no official word of early sales totals.Corvette enthusiast wins dream car in Ill. raffle. When given a choice between taking home $40,000 cash or a brand new Corvette, many would likely choose the money. But not Mary Adams. "I didn't even hesitate," Adams said. "I wanted the car." Editor: I don't blame her.Money can make you happy, says survey. Whoever said money can't buy happiness was seriously misguided. Wads of cash can make you happy and the more you have the better you feel, according to new research.
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There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday drawing, but 5 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in Georgia, 1 in Illinois, 2 in Massachusetts, and 1 in Maryland. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Tuesday, January 8, 2002
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $67 million Big Game drawing results!South Carolina Holds First Lottery. Dozens of people crowded stores Monday morning as the state's lottery, approved by the voters after a long political fight over gambling, began selling tickets. More:
Lottery launch draws crowd - The Sun News
Players ante up for lottery debut - The State
Lottery has auspicious start as lines form for first tickets - The State
South Carolina holds first lottery - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
South Carolina begins its first state lottery - USA Today
Scratch-off ticket fans turn out as S.C. launches lottery - CNN
A lot of scratching, but not much winning - The State
BBC and Camelot row over flagging lottery. The BBC and the UK national lottery operator, Camelot, have fallen out over plans to revive the game's flagging fortunes.
Monday, January 7, 2002
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Illinois couple claims $5 million Big Game prize. Illinois residents Craig and Coleen Klein recently came forward and claimed their $5 million prize from the November 13th Big Game drawing.First lottery tickets going on sale today. Today's the big day as 3,000 retailers in South Carolina begin selling scratch-off tickets today.Lottery is Hodges' ticket. Gov. Jim Hodges' legacy will long be associated with the South Carolina lottery. And whether it succeeds or fails, Hodges embraces his connection to the games, which start today. More on Gov. Jim Hodges association with the S.C. Lottery.Despite lottery start, some issues unsolved. The first South Carolina lottery games start today, but three major issues will ensure that the lottery is a major topic in the State House again this year.Texas lottery group wins $36 million. Hoping to win big, Granbury resident Justin Pratz, 19, and fellow co-workers pooled their money to buy tickets for Dec. 26's $36 million Texas lottery. And win big they did.Spain Has First Lottery With Euros. Europe's new single currency swept away a small but cherished facet of Spanish culture on Sunday as children sang out lottery winnings in euros instead of pesetas.State lottery officials wager Powerball will boost revenue. Starting this summer, Pennsylvania will take a gamble on Powerball, joining 21 other states and the District of Columbia.
Saturday, January 5, 2002
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There was no jackpot winner in the Friday drawing, but 9 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 2 in New Jersey, 3 in Illinois, 2 in Massachusetts, 1 in Michigan, and 1 in Virginia. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Friday, January 4, 2002
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'Lottery winner' wins year in jail. A Wisconsin man was recently convicted of felony theft and sentenced to a year in jail after he ordered a brand new truck with what he told the dealer was Super Cash winnings.Lottery Takes Center Stage In Gubernatorial Race. California lottery officials said that they made a mistake when they kept selling eleven different scratch-off lottery games even though the grand prizes had already been awarded. But Republican candidate for governor Bill Jones said Thursday that's not enough. Jones is holding Gov. Gray Davis personally responsible, and says that heads should roll.Legislators Against Increasing Lottery Cut. South Dakota legislators are not interested in increasing the state's share of video gambling profits to help ease the budget crunch, according to a survey by The Associated Press.
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $58 million Big Game drawing results!Bye-Bye, Bankruptcy. A single mother on disability who spiraled into personal bankruptcy just a year ago has claimed the largest Connecticut state Lotto jackpot ever awarded to one person.Lottery will likely affect enrollment. The latest South Carolina lottery spending proposal includes free tuition at state technical schools and expanded scholarships for four-year colleges.Andrew N.S. Glazer: Hold'em cards can look too good. Although hold'em and seven-card stud are similar in that players select their best five-card hand out of seven cards available, the games play out very differently.
Thursday, January 3, 2002
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AT&T sued over lottery delay in South Carolina. Alpharetta, Ga.-based Scientific Games sued its partner, AT&T, after the telecommunications giant said it may not meet the deadline to create the lottery network.National Lottery has changed the lives of millions. The UK National Lottery is among the most successful lotteries in the world, and has so far raised more than £12 billion for good causes and made more than 97,000 awards, according to a report publishedby the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.Lottery Express launches six-day promotion tour. For the next six days, a blue and green sport utility vehicle will travel throughout South Carolina to inform residents about the start of the South Carolina Education Lottery.
Wednesday, January 2, 2002
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Lottery official: Store can only sell scratch-off tickets. A small corner-store owner is considering legal action after receiving word that his store will not be permitted to offer all South Carolina lottery games.
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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: 2 in Georgia, 1 in Illinois, and 1 in Virginia. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Tuesday, January 1, 2002
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $51 million Big Game drawing results!Hurdle stalls lottery S.C. drawings. Scientific Games Inc. has officially notified the South Carolina lottery that it cannot meet its March deadline for the launch of the lottery's lucrative numbers games.2002: Lucky numbers for lottery players. The winning numbers for the Massachusetts State Lottery's "Daily Numbers" game for Monday, New Year's Eve, were the digits of the new year: 2-0-0-2.Editorial: Lottery officials playing too loose. Shortly after voters approved the California Lottery that gives net profits to the state's public schools, legislators became alarmed because about 16 percent of the Lottery was being spent on administrative expenses. Other large states running lotteries had only a 12 to 14 percent administrative cost.Store clerk lost gamble on lottery. A Kansas store clerk tried to dupe a Topekan into believing he was a $100 winner in the Kansas Cash lottery game when in fact the man had won a quarter of a million dollars.
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