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Osama Bin Laden scratch-off lottery game proposed. A bill introduced Monday in the Minnesota House would put bin Laden's image on a state lottery scratch-off ticket. Players would discover any winnings by scratching off "and thus obliterating," as the bill notes, bin Laden's face.Newspapers protest lottery numbers ad. Complaints from the newspaper industry prompted the Missouri Lottery Commission to apologize for a radio spot touting its Web site as the place to check winning numbers. Editor: That's right, you should always wait until the next day to check your numbers in the newspaper.Harassed gardener makes lottery plea. A gardener has asked Germany's lottery headquarters to confirm he's not won their £5.5 million jackpot after the Lotto company released a description of the winner which exactly matched him.Residents pin hopes to lottery audition tapes. About 60 South Carolina residents dropped by Columbiana Centre on Monday afternoon, bringing audition tapes and high hopes of announcing nightly numbers for the S.C. lottery.Taiwan Lottery Breaks Record for Transactions. According to TaipeiBank, the sixth computerized lottery draw broke the world record for the highest number of transactions for a single draw, while also recording the fifth-highest amount in terms of turnover.Lottery to amend contract rules. Out-of-state companies that have done business with the Texas lottery say a new rule for awarding contracts unfairly favors Texas-based firms and could force some of the world's leading lottery firms out of the Texas market, one of the nation's largest.Lottery's free drawing hits a snag. The California Lottery's free $1 million drawing to make amends for past missteps in its Scratcher games has fallen about half an inch short. Hopeful players who mailed entries on 3-inch-by-5-inch cards -- as directed by materials distributed by the lottery -- are finding them returned from the post office bearing a red "undersized" stamp.
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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: 2 in Georgia, 2 in Illinois, and 1 in Virginia. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Tuesday, February 12, 2002
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Ohio Lottery announces state will apply to the Big Game. More detail about Ohio's decision to join the Big Game, including the Georgia and Michigan Lottery Directors' expected trip to Cleveland on Wednesday, and the ongoing lawsuit to stop the multistate lottery expansion.
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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!News Alert: Ohio Lottery to join The Big Game. The Ohio Lottery is expected to announce that Ohio will become the ninth Big Game state. Although seven states currently participate in The Big Game, New York announced in December that they will participate in The Big Game starting in the spring of 2002. It is also expected at that time that The Big Game will undergo changes, such as a revamped prize structure, in order to increase the jackpots.Lottery players setting sights on $115 million. California lottery players are scooping up SuperLotto Plus tickets in hopes of cashing in Wednesday on the California Lottery's projected $115 million jackpot.
Monday, February 11, 2002
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Multistate lottery opponents seek injunction. Plaintiffs challenging Ohio's interest in joining a multistate lottery have sought an injunction to prevent Ohio from proceeding.Lottery: Easley way out of deficit. While campaigning for an education lottery with farmers gathered in Greensboro for an annual conference, North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley told reporters he can wait until May for legislators to return.
And when they do, he will again ask for a lottery to pay for education.Kirk says lottery would hurt education budgets, projects. Disagreement abounds on whether to institute a North Carolina lottery or not.Sheriff: Lottery winner shoots her ex-husband in abduction. The former Waffle House waitress who gained national attention for her court fight to hold onto a $10 million Florida lottery prize shot and wounded her ex-husband in an alleged kidnapping, a sheriff says.Kansas Lottery announces Super Kansas Cash game. Beginning Feb. 18, the Kansas Lottery will draw numbers for a "Super Kansas Cash" game, which will give players more chances to win.Ariz. Lottery backers want games until 2012. Voters must OK continuing Arizona lottery operations because former House Speaker Jeff Groscost added those provisions to the 1998 legislation that reauthorized the lottery.
Saturday, February 9, 2002
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There was no jackpot winner in the Friday 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.
Friday, February 8, 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!Illinois Man Wins $150,000 Big Game Prize. A computer specialist with Scott Air Force Base matched the first five numbers in the Big Game drawing for January 4, 2002 for a $150,000 Big Game prize.Voters Mixed Over Gambling Issue. As a state lottery and other forms of gambling are being contemplated in Hawaii, some fear it could change their way of life while others said gambling could bring the lifeblood of cash into a struggling economy.Lottery 'losers' win trip to Hawaii. Bob and Tanya Jaeggi of Columbus, Nebraska wanted to go to Hawaii. So Tanya bought several Nebraska Lottery Scratch tickets in hopes of losing -- that's right, losing.N.C. Treasurer gives lottery cold shoulder. North Carolina State Treasurer Richard Moore said Wednesday he doubts a lottery will fix the state's budget troubles.Lottery job may be ticket to fame. The South Carolina lottery commission, looking for an on-air personality to announce the winning numbers on nightly telecasts, is accepting applications.Andrew N.S. Glazer: Counter rudeness with a calm head. A recent visit to Vegas provided a lesson on how to stand up for yourself when you're not treated well at a casino.
Thursday, February 7, 2002
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Oregon Lottery Sports Action game disputing Faulk 'sack'. Some Oregon Lottery Sports Action players were disappointed to learn that Oregon lottery officials only tallied four sacks in the Super Bowl, refusing to count a play when New England running back Kevin Faulk was tackled for a loss on an attempted halfback option pass.More lottery money could go to schools. Idaho's public schools may cash in on a proposal to divert more lottery money to education.Lottery tinkering appears chancy: Skimpier payoffs a loser in Texas. The Texas Lottery provides a good example of what can happen when states decide to pay less in lottery prizes so the state can take a bigger cut.Florida casino gambling proposed. With tax receipts dwindling as the economy slides, a Florida lawmaker is proposing legalizing casino gambling to raise money for education, social services and programs for the elderly.
Wednesday, February 6, 2002
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Hodges told he can't hand out lottery checks. A personal appearance by South Carolina Gov. Jim Hodges to hand checks to lottery winners is being criticized as politicizing the payoffs, prompting the state Lottery Commission to reiterate that winners must receive prizes only from lottery officials.Judge: Waitress didn't commit fraud in lottery case. The Waffle House waitress who refused to share a $10 million winning Florida lottery ticket with fellow workers did not commit fraud against the man who gave her the ticket, an Alambama judge ruled.
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Ball-Drop Machines Gone From Hoosier Lottery. The ball-drop machines used to pick the winning numbers for the Hoosier Lottery have been replaced by a specialized computer system that selects the numbers, officials said Tuesday.New Jersey to Hire Consultant. The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority is planning to pay a consultant more than $100,000 to assess the impact of anticipated New York casinos and racinos on the racetracks and casinos in New Jersey.Kentucky sets Pick 3 sales record. Two Pick 3 triple combinations last week paid out more than $3 million to Kentucky Lottery players and spurred a new one week Pick 3 sales record.
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Jackpot Winner! There was one $23 million jackpot winner from Illinois in the Tuesday drawing. More details to follow after the winner comes forward to claim their prize.
Also, 2 lucky players from Michigan 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, February 5, 2002
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Our thanks to the International Association of Webmasters and Designers for our third consecutive Golden Web Award. "In recognition of creativity, integrity and excellence on the Web."
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $23 million Big Game drawing results!New deal may avert S.C. lottery delay. Scientific Games says it has reached an agreement with BellSouth that will allow the South Carolina lottery's numbers games to begin on schedule March 6.Former Best Friends Feud Over Alleged Lottery Win. A feud has broken out between two former best friends over claims that one cheated the other out of a £3 million (US$4.3 million) lottery win.
Monday, February 4, 2002
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A million thoughts in the heads of lottery winners. Jean Richard was standing in line at the Franklin General Store waiting to buy a half-gallon of milk for her coffee the next morning when she decided to buy a lottery ticket. An easy-pick option selected her six numbers, and two days later she and her husband were celebrating her $2.4 million Tri-State WinCash jackpot.Camelot pins hopes on mobile lottery tickets. UK National Lottery operator, Camelot claims betting via mobile phones is the future for the Lottery and has signed over £45m to research the possible uses of 3G services and interactive TV.Some retailers on N.C. border not selling lottery tickets. Despite high sales along the North Carolina border, many York County [South Carolina] retailers have decided against selling lottery tickets.
Saturday, February 2, 2002
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There was no jackpot winner in the Friday drawing, but 2 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $150,000 prize: 1 in New Jersey and 1 in Virginia. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
