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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.
