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$20M Mega Millions ticket sold in Baltimore County. A Baltimore County, Maryland retailer sold the winning ticket for the $20 million jackpot in the Mega Millions Lottery Friday.$62 million Powerball jackpot remains unclaimed. The person who won $62.4 million in a Powerball jackpot last Wednesday has yet to claim the prize. More:
$62 million jackpot remains unclaimed
Identity of $60 million man shrouded in rumor
Store that sold ticket awaits Powerball winner's identity
Drug dealer must forfeit lottery prize. A convicted drug dealer must forfeit $1 million he won in the California lottery even though he had signed a document transferring the money to his wife, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.Africa-Wide Lottery On the Cards. A continent-wide lottery consisting of a cash pool from about 25 countries has been proposed for Africa.
Saturday, March 29, 2003
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Jackpot Winner! There was one $20 million jackpot winner from Maryland in the Friday Mega Millions drawing. More details to follow after the winner comes forward to claim their prize.
Also, 2 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $175,000 prize: 1 in New Jersey and 1 in Ohio. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Friday, March 28, 2003
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $20 million Big Game Mega Millions drawing results!West Virginia lottery streak continues. For the third time in less than a year, a winning Powerball ticket has been sold in the state. More: Area store that sold ticket awaits Powerball winner's identity.Legislators, governor haggle on Tenn. lottery setup. The lottery bill sponsors met Thursday with Gov. Phil Bredesen to smooth some feathers ruffled by the governor's recent proposals. More:
State leaders discuss lottery
Lottery forces, governor agree on equal awards
Governor may seek yearly review of scholarship value
N.D. lottery measure gets final OK. North Dakota will apply to join the Powerball lottery in the next few weeks, with hopes of selling tickets by year's end, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said.Lotto Texas jackpot gets longer odds. The odds of winning the Lotto Texas jackpot will be longer but more people will win smaller cash prizes under a revamped game approved by the Texas Lottery Commission on Thursday.Lotto South winner has until Monday to claim jackpot. Someone who visited the State Fair of Virginia last fall has until 5 p.m. Monday to claim an $11.6 million Lotto South jackpot.Dittmer couple wins $6.5 million Lotto jackpot. A Jefferson County couple won $6.5 million in a Lotto jackpot, Missouri Lottery officials said Wednesday.Andrew N.S. Glazer: You must pay taxes on winnings. In the days of the ancient Roman Empire, the saying was "Beware the Ides of March" (March 15). In the days of modern America, the date we beware is April 15, when the tax man cometh.
Thursday, March 27, 2003
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Another winning Powerball ticket sold in W.Va.. For the second time in just over three months, a winning Powerball ticket was purchased in West Virginia.OK lottery bill up for one more vote. The Oklahoma lottery bill will return to the House for another vote to approve ammendments made by the Senate before Gov. Brad Henry can sign it into law.Bumpy Legislative Road to Tennessee Lottery. The legislative road to a Tennessee lottery looks like it's getting bumpier. Several amendments are being added to the main lottery bills as they wind their way through various committees. That means a potentially long and loud debate about putting the lottery in place, and who gets its revenue.N.J. Man Has Twice the Luck. A Mt. Laurel, New Jersey man has won his second multimillion-dollar lottery in the last seven years.PA Man Loses $38,000 In Scam. A man from the West Shore has lost tens of thousands of dollars, paying taxes on a lottery jackpot he'll never see.Rainy-day fund based on lottery questioned. A proposal to boost Oregon's rainy day education fund by shuffling lottery dollars has sparked concern among local school board members.
Wednesday, March 26, 2003
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There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing, but 9 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $175,000 prize: 2 in New Jersey, 1 in Illinois, 2 in New York, 3 in Virginia, and 1 in Washington. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.Tenn. Lottery clears more votes. A House panel voted Tuesday to split unclaimed lottery prize money - projected to average $9 million annually - among all 132 state legislators, who would distribute it to educational projects in their districts. More: House proposal may be unconstitutional.New Jersey drops plans for video lottery terminals at racetracks. The McGreevey administration has decided against a proposal to install video lottery machines at racetracks and other locations, according to a state official.
Tuesday, March 25, 2003
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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 Mega Millions drawing results!With lawsuit pending, board OKs purchase of site for Lottery. After hearing arguments pro and con for 90 minutes, the state Board of Public Works voted 6-1 Monday to approve the West Virginia Lottery Commission's purchase of a 12.5-acre site in Putnam County for its headquarters.Jersey sees win for budget with video lottery. With New Jersey in a deep financial bind, the McGreevey administration sees part of its salvation in video lottery.
Monday, March 24, 2003
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Powerball Jackpot Grows To $62 Million. There were no Powerball jackpot winners Saturday but 384,843 players across the nation won a total of more than $2.8 million in prizes. Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $62 million with a cash option of $33.4 million. Five players from Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, and West Virginia correctly matched the 5 white numbers and won $100,000. Players purchased more than 15.4 million tickets between Thursday and Saturday night.Despite strong dissent, lottery bill approved. Arguments over the merits of state-run gambling arose in the Senate on Saturday when lawmakers endorsed a bill allowing the Montana Lottery to participate in international lotteries.Betting the budget. States are in deep fiscal trouble, and many politicians see gambling as the easy way out.National equipment vendors lining up for Tennessee lottery contract bonanza. As the Legislature gets closer to approving a lottery in Tennessee, vendors are gearing up to bid on contracts that will be worth some $200 million over the next seven years.Man Wins $39 Million on Las Vegas Slot Machine. A young man visiting America's gambling capital hit pay dirt on Friday -- a world record $39 million on a slot machine.
Saturday, March 22, 2003
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There was no jackpot winner in the Friday Mega Millions drawing, but 3 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $175,000 prize: 2 in New Jersey and 1 in New York. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Friday, March 21, 2003
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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 Mega Millions drawing results!Powerball Jackpot Rolls to $53 Million for Saturday's Drawing. There were no Powerball jackpot winners Wednesday but 306,405 players across the nation won a total of more than $2.6 million in prizes. Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot grew to an estimated $53 million (cash option of $29.6 million) - the largest lottery jackpot in the nation. Four players from Minnesota, South Carolina, and Wisconsin (2) correctly matched the 5 white numbers and won $100,000. Players purchased more than 13 million tickets between Sunday and Wednesday.Lottery in PA Liquor Stores?. Looking to bolster Pennsylvania Lottery revenue to meet the continuing demands imposed upon it by the PACE and other senior programs, State Senator Robert J. Mellow has introduced a trio of bills.Investigation checks on Tomasso ties to lottery. A federal corruption probe of Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland's administration appears to be widening as investigators review construction contracts the Connecticut Lottery Corporation awarded to a New Britain firm.Republicans claim to have votes to alter scholarships. Tennessee GOP legislative leaders want to change the way Democratic leaders want to award scholarships under the state's new lottery by removing a $100,000 cap on family income and giving students attending private colleges as much scholarship money as those going to public universities.'Crystal Lottery' scam claims Bill Gates link. In the latest e-mail scam making the rounds, "Crystal Lottery International" is telling consumers they have won big bucks and must claim their prizes immediately. Of course, such a lottery doesn't exist.Lottery ticket worth $35 million sold in Houston. The Houston-area winner of a $35 million Lotto Texas jackpot has 179 days and counting to come out of the high grass and claim the cash.
Thursday, March 20, 2003
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Tenn. lottery scholarship plan OK'd. The Tennessee Senate Education Committee on Wednesday approved a plan for distributing lottery scholarships that the sponsor said takes care of "the needy and the best and brightest" students, but would prohibit scholarships for those whose families make more than $100,000. More:
Senate committee again rejects equalizing lottery scholarships
Scholarship bill clears 1st hurdle
Lottery, scholarship legislation process
Oklahoma lottery bill excludes popular styles of games. A lottery bill being considered by the Oklahoma state Senate prohibits video lottery terminals, popular games which resemble slot machines.Lottery machines fizzle, players sizzle. Many would-be Delaware Lottery ticket buyers were out of luck Wednesday when there was a record state jackpot, but most lottery machines were shut down.N.D. Lottery Rules Set. North Dakota's new lottery is a step closer to reality, as the state Senate approved a bill to regulate the lottery, 41-4.A State Lottery Is a Gamble, But One Worth Taking. An editorial calling for a North Carolina state lottery.Two Houston ATM machines to hand out free cash. It's not exactly the lottery, but two new Houston ATM's will be spilling out extra cash starting today.
Wednesday, March 19, 2003
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There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing, but 1 lucky player from New Jersey matched the first 5 numbers for a $175,000 prize. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.Senate Panel OKs Lottery Bill. Legislation to call an election for creating an Oklahoma state lottery cleared a committee Tuesday on its way to the full Senate.Lottery call blamed on 'goofy' info. Tennessee State Sen. Steve Cohen said Tuesday that Gov. Phil Bredesen based his call for delay in providing lottery-funded scholarships on "goofy numbers" and a misunderstanding of college timetables.Woman wins $17.2 million Lotto Super-7 jackpot, biggest single prize in B.C.. A B.C. woman has won $17.2 million in the Lotto Super-7 lottery, the biggest single prize ever claimed in the province. More: Biggest ever B.C. lottery win.N.D. Senate committee changes bill to implement lottery faster. The Senate Appropriations Committee made a change to a bill Monday that will help speed up the process of implementing a lottery in North Dakota.
Tuesday, March 18, 2003
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $10 million Big Game Mega Millions drawing results!Ohio sets limits on popular Pick 3 and Pick 4 combinations. Traditionally, thousands of Ohioans bet on 3-1-7 in the lottery's Pick 3 game on St. Patrick's Day. To prevent a big loss, lottery computers were programmed to cut off wagers on 3-1-7 if the potential payout on those bets reached $7.5 million.Illegal lotteries still popular in South Carolina. More than a year after the South Carolina Educational Lottery began, illegal lotteries continue.CT Lawmakers To Debate Adding Keno. Adding keno to Connecticut's state-sponsored gambling mix could eventually bring in as much as $80 million a year in new revenue to the treasury, but opponents say it could turn bars into mini-casinos.
Monday, March 17, 2003
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Powerball Jackpot Reaches $45 Million. The biggest lottery jackpot in the nation got bigger. Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot grew to an estimated $45 million, with a cash option of $25 million. Three players from Indiana, Missouri, and South Carolina correctly matched the 5 white numbers and won $100,000. Players purchased more than 14 million tickets between Thursday and Saturday night. Two Oklahoma lottery bills appear destined for vote. After being stalled for weeks, Gov. Brad Henry's lottery plan is back on a fast track in the Legislature, setting up a strong possibility the issue could go to a vote late this summer.Lauderhill ticket wins $4 million Lotto. One ticket matched all six Florida Lotto numbers to win a jackpot of $4 million, lottery officials said Sunday. More: Florida Lottery Online.Smaller lottery jackpots worry Ohio educators. Ohio Lottery profits are running $22 million behind estimates, and that makes battered educators nervous.Lottery operator Gtech to buy Interlott. Lottery systems operator Gtech Holdings Corp. on Monday said it agreed to buy Interlott Technologies Inc., a provider of instant ticket vending machines, for about $60 million in cash and stock.
Saturday, March 15, 2003
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Jackpot Winner! There was one $42 million jackpot winner from New Jersey in the Friday Mega Millions drawing. More details to follow after the winner comes forward to claim their prize.
Also, one lucky player from New York matched the first 5 numbers for a $175,000 prize. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Friday, March 14, 2003
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $42 million Big Game Mega Millions drawing results!Deadline passes for $51M Powerball jackpot. The deadline passed yesterday and no one had stepped forward with the winning ticket for a $51.7 million Powerball jackpot. More:
Powerball Winner is Out of Luck
No one claims $51.7 million
Deadline Passes to Claim $52M Jackpot
FCB lost $125 million CA Lottery account review by a fax. California Lottery officials are today expected to announce that the winning decision on the $125 million ad account hinged on the method used by contenders to deliver their final documents to Lottery headquarters.
Thursday, March 13, 2003
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Attorney general says new lottery game not legal. Following the advice of the attorney general, the Connecticut Lottery Corp. Wednesday canceled plans to introduce a computer-based lottery game. More: Lottery Game Ruled Illegal.OK Lottery measure sails through state Senate. The road for an Oklahoma lottery proposal was much smoother Wednesday in the Senate, where a resolution to send the issue to a vote of the people easily cleared on a 37-8 vote.Missouri Lottery's ad budget gets cut 80 percent. A Missouri House committee late Tuesday slashed the state lottery's ad budget by $5 million -- 80 percent -- for the fiscal year that will begin July 1, and the remaining 20 percent is still at risk.N.D. Lottery bill changed in Senate. North Dakota Senators decided to allow other MUSL lottery games besides Powerball to be played in the state.Lotto strikes twice for electrician. An electrician is planning to retire his dream home in the sun after winning the lottery for the second time with the same numbers.
Wednesday, March 12, 2003
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Mega Millions Being Challenged. A state appeals court is considering a lawsuit challenging Ohio's decision to join a multi state lottery. More: Mega Millions Case Returns To Court.Florida groups pooling to boost Lotto chances. As Florida's Lotto jackpot climbed to $50 million for tonight's drawing, many are racing to join office pools to increase their chances of beating the odds. More: Florida Lotto has highest jackpot in the US.Deadline nears to claim $25 million Powerball prize. A winning Powerball ticket worth $25 million, purchased in Indianapolis before the drawing last Sept. 14, has to be claimed by tomorrow or the jackpot will be lost forever. More: Unclaimed Powerball prize unearths some whoppers.OK Lottery vote passes House. Gov. Brad Henry was confident going into the day and members of the House proved him right with a 52-49 vote to send his "Education Lottery" to a vote of the people. The measure now goes to the senate for consideration. More:
Battle For Lottery Vote May Not Be Over
Lottery survives second round in House
Lottery Bill Clears House On Second Try
Yet Another Winner in California Lottery. In a surprise move, McCann-Erickson has been selected the winner of the California Lottery's five-year, $125 million creative and media account, pending approval of the lottery commission, the lottery said. More: $125 Million Ad Account Brawl May Not Be Over.
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There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing, but 4 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $175,000 prize: 1 in Georgia, 2 in New York, and 1 in Ohio. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Tuesday, March 11, 2003
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $35 million Big Game Mega Millions drawing results!Oklahoma lottery bill on tap Tuesday. The sponsor of a bill that would send a lottery plan to a statewide vote of the people says the bill will be heard again today.Clerk Sells Worthless Lottery Tickets. A Houston store clerk remained behind bars Monday after he is arrested on felony charges accused of redeeming dozens of lottery tickets and then selling the non-winning tickets to unsuspecting customers.
Monday, March 10, 2003
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Multi-state lotteries again in a horse race. The two biggest multi-state lottery games resumed their race to see which will have the largest jackpot. This weekend, the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots gained $7 million and $6 million respectively.
Henry Says He Won't Give Up On Lottery. Brad Henry, Oklahoma's new governor, is having a tough time getting state lawmakers to listen to his ideas of a state lottery. More: Five Denominations Ask Governor To Drop Lottery Plan.Bill would subject Tenn. lottery board to legislative review. A battle is brewing on a new front in the legislature over a Tennessee state lottery, this one dealing with how the lottery should be governed and overseen by lawmakers. More: Lawmakers should hurry up, pass lottery.Some lawmakers say it's time to rein in lottery. Some state lawmakers are proposing to bring the Oregon Lottery under the Legislature's control, frustrated the agency doesn't face the same scrutiny and oversight as other departments.Lottery plan: Do it yourself, ATM-style. Gov. Ed Rendell's budget contains $3 million to buy self-service machines that, administration officials hope, will extend the Pennsylvania Lottery's recent sales growth.South Dakota ranked second in lottery spending. South Dakota ranks second in the nation in per-capita spending on lottery games, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
Saturday, March 8, 2003
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There was no jackpot winner in the Friday Mega Millions drawing, but 2 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $175,000 prize: 1 in New Jersey and 1 in Ohio. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
Friday, March 7, 2003
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $28 million Big Game Mega Millions drawing results!Pull-tab lottery tied to terror. State authorities are investigating whether a pull-tab lottery game that was supposed to benefit charities in Ohio instead funneled nearly $500,000 to Islamic terrorists in the Middle East.OK Lottery supporters look for new plan. Supporters of an Oklahoma lottery are vowing to keep the idea alive after the state House narrowly defeated a plan to ask voters whether they want a statewide lottery to fund education. More: Oklahoma lottery backers not giving up.Lottery shootings still tangled up in legal action. Five years after four people were murdered at Connecticut state lottery headquarters, lawsuits filed by the victims' families are still tied up in court. More: Lottery Rampage Families On Hold.CA Lottery Signs to Be Used for Amber Alert. Television monitors and electronic message machines installed to flash California lottery numbers now also will broadcast child abduction notices, Gov. Gray Davis announced Thursday. More: Davis Announces Expansion Of AMBER Alert.Lottery agents have paid their penalty, officer says. A hearing officer has recommended that two Lake County businesses that sold Pick 3 tickets on credit to a Wickliffe man during a $1.5 million gambling spree should not lose their Ohio lottery licenses.Atlantic Lottery Corp. adjusts VLTs after glitch lets players beat odds. The Atlantic Lottery Corp. was forced to reprogram more the 3,500 video lottery terminals (VLTs) in the four Atlantic provinces after a handful of gamblers discovered a flaw in the system allowing them to cash-in big winnings.Whole Lotto winnin' goin' on. The New York Lottery handed out five hefty checks yesterday to lucky winners of jackpots ranging from $1 million to $25 million.Judge rejects lawsuit over gambling losses. A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man who gambled away his life savings at an Evansville riverboat casino and sued its owners.
Thursday, March 6, 2003
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Gripe about inaction moves House lottery bill. Legislation creating a Tennessee lottery lurched out of a House committee yesterday after debate over guaranteeing minority participation. More: Lottery bill modified, advances.Oklahoma lottery voted down, but not out. The Oklahoma House of Representatives has rejected a plan to put a lottery proposal before voters. More: Lottery Supporters Look For New Plan After House Defeat.Man Kidnapped Over Lottery Winnings. Police believe a man was kidnapped over money his stepbrother received from a lottery jackpot.California Lottery Review Faces More Controversy. The contest for the California Lottery's five-year, $125 million creative and media account took another turn today as two of the finalists in the review opted not to submit new cost proposals and one shop made moves to file a protest, sources said.
Wednesday, March 5, 2003
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There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday Big Game Mega Millions drawing, but 1 lucky player from Illinois matched the first 5 numbers for a $175,000 prize. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.CT Lottery Delays Hi-Tech Game. The Connecticut Lottery Corp. Tuesday evening withdrew a controversial cartoon computer gambling game until state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal rules on its legality.Split House could hamper Easley's plea for lottery. North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley made another impassioned plea for a state lottery in his State of the State speech Monday night, arguing that North Carolina will soon be completely surrounded by states with lotteries. More: S.C. Lottery Eyes Possible Competition.OK Lottery Bill Author Says Vote Will Come Today. The Oklahoma House of Representatives will consider a lottery proposal Wednesday, according to the bill's author, Rep. Ron Kirby.Panel recommends equal lottery scholarships, no cap on income. A special Tennessee legislative committee voted to recommend scholarship dollars be the same regardless of whether recipients attend public or private colleges, and removed a provision that would have limited regular lottery scholarships to students from families with incomes of $100,000 or less.Powerball almost a reality for North Dakota. The remaining arguments center aournd whether other MUSL-sponsored games will be allowed.
Tuesday, March 4, 2003
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Don't forget to check back with us tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern Time for the live $21 million Big Game Mega Millions drawing results!Henry continues to push for statewide lottery vote. Gov. Brad Henry continued Monday to press for a House vote on the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act, House Bill 1278. More: Henry Sees Growing Lottery Support.Easley To Push Lottery In State Of The State Address. North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley altered his plans for an education lottery Friday, saying he now backs a numbers game with some proceeds going to help poor counties with school construction. More: Easley to Pitch Lottery to Legislators Again.CT Lottery To Launch PC Game. The Connecticut Lottery Corp.'s new animated computer game is drawing fire from critics who call it a ploy to lure in children.
Monday, March 3, 2003
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Long, winding road for lottery. Political intrigue and the complexity of the lottery issue in Tennessee have slowed to a crawl the progress of legislation to create a state lottery and fund college scholarships. More:
Task force rejects lottery scholarship equalization
State Senator Urges Parents to Call Legislators on Lottery Vote
Officials urge caution with lottery promises
Lottery Delay May Cost High School Juniors
Lottery scholarship income cap a bad idea
Lottery should not be taxed
New executive director named for TX Lottery. The Texas Lottery Commission approved Reagan Greer, a former Bexar County district clerk, as the agency's executive director.. More:
Lottery boss chosen
Ex-Bexar District Clerk Greer named new lottery chief
Camelot pins hopes for National Lottery revival on 2012 Olympic bid. Camelot, operator of the UK National Lottery, is lobbying the Government to support a bid by London to host the Olympic Games, in the hope that it will help revive Lotto ticket sales.Removing official costs state thousands. Lee Moore, the Oregon State Lottery deputy director who thwarted former Gov. John Kitzhaber's attempt to fire him in January, received $90,000 from the state in exchange for his resignation earlier this month.
Saturday, March 1, 2003
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There was no jackpot winner in the Friday Mega Millions drawing, but 4 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $175,000 prize: 1 in New Jersey, 1 in Massachusetts, 1 in New York, and 1 in Virginia. For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Winning Combinations page.
