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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 The ball-drop machines used to pick the winning numbers for the Hoosier Lottery have been replaced by a specialized computer system that selects the numbers, officials said Tuesday.New Jersey to Hire Consultant.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.
Friday, February 1, 2002
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $19 million Big Game drawing results!California offers free $1 million lottery. California residents will have a chance to play a special one-time contest with $1 million in prizes after state lottery officials admitted they sold scratch-off tickets even though the game's largest awards were claimed.
Thursday, January 31, 2002
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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.
