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Lottery News for October, 2006

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

 – Mega Millions:  The Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Mega Millions drawing has taken place, and the results are 5-34-40-45-46, and the Mega Ball is 21.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Mega Millions page, or you can use the Mega Millions Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!
 – Powerball Jackpot Builds to $93 Million.  Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing the jackpot grew to an estimated $93 million, with a cash option of $44 million.

Monday, October 30, 2006

 – Ford Worker Loses Job, Wins Lottery.  Retirement day will be an especially memorable one for Ford assembly plant worker Jerome McInnis, who won a $225,000 top prize in a new scratch game.
 – Defrauded lottery winner finally gets apology -- and money.  More than five years after Bob Edmonds called the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to complain that he may have been defrauded out of a winning Super 7 ticket, he has an apology and the right to speak freely.

Sunday, October 29, 2006

 – Powerball: There was no jackpot winner in the Saturday Powerball drawing, but 3 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $200,000 prize: 1 from Kentucky, 1 from Minnesota and 1 from South Carolina.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Ways to Win page.

Saturday, October 28, 2006

 – Powerball:  The Saturday, October 28, 2006 Powerball drawing has taken place, and the results are 14-22-30-38-41, and the Powerball is 12.  The Power Play number is 5.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Powerball page, or you can use the Powerball Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!
 – Mega Millions: There was no jackpot winner in the Friday, October 27, 2006 Mega Millions drawing, but one lucky player from Michigan matched the first 5 numbers for a $250,000 prize.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, a list of the California pari-mutuel prize amounts, the drawing video, and all other data about this drawing, see the Mega Millions Drawing Detail page.

Friday, October 27, 2006

 – Mega Millions:  The Friday, October 27, 2006 Mega Millions drawing has taken place, and the results are 15-22-26-30-32, and the Mega Ball is 31.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Mega Millions page, or you can use the Mega Millions Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!
Ontario lottery to be investigated.  The Ontario Ombudsman will investigate allegations about "insiders" winning a disproportionate number of lotteries to restore public trust in the province's lottery corporation.

Thursday, October 26, 2006

 – Powerball: There was no jackpot winner in the Wednesday Powerball drawing, but 2 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $200,000 prize: 2 from Pennsylvania (1 with Power Play).  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Ways to Win page.

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

 – Powerball:  The Wednesday, October 25, 2006 Powerball drawing has taken place, and the results are 16-40-42-43-48, and the Powerball is 1.  The Power Play number is 5.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Powerball page, or you can use the Powerball Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!
 – Mega Millions: There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday, October 24, 2006 Mega Millions drawing, but 2 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $250,000 prize: 1 from Illinois and 1 from Virginia.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, a list of the California pari-mutuel prize amounts, the drawing video, and all other data about this drawing, see the Mega Millions Drawing Detail page.

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

 – Mega Millions:  The Tuesday, October 24, 2006 Mega Millions drawing has taken place, and the results are 5-25-41-48-51, and the Mega Ball is 35.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Mega Millions page, or you can use the Mega Millions Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!
 – N.J. police warn of lottery scams.  Police are reminding residents to be wary of so-called international lottery scams in which large sums are promised but require recipients to send money before they can claim their prize.
 – N.C. Lottery starts Pick 5 game Friday.  The North Carolina Education Lottery turns seven months old next week, and its players will continue to try and cash in with the new Carolina Cash 5 game, to be released Friday.

Sunday, October 22, 2006

 – Powerball: There was no jackpot winner in the Saturday Powerball drawing, but 5 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $200,000 prize: 1 from Oklahoma, 1 from Pennsylvania and 3 from Tennessee.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Ways to Win page.
 – N.J. Lottery throws out GTECH contact.  Seeking to erase concerns the state's long-time lottery vendor might have enjoyed an inside edge in winning its latest contract, New Jersey state treasurer Bradley Abelow announced yesterday the state will rebid the job for the third time in 15 months.

Saturday, October 21, 2006

 – Powerball:  The Saturday, October 21, 2006 Powerball drawing has taken place, and the results are 9-29-31-45-55, and the Powerball is 7.  The Power Play number is 4.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Powerball page, or you can use the Powerball Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!
 – Mega Millions: There was no jackpot winner in the Friday, October 20, 2006 Mega Millions drawing, but 2 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $250,000 prize: 1 from Maryland and 1 from Massachusetts.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, a list of the California pari-mutuel prize amounts, the drawing video, and all other data about this drawing, see the Mega Millions Drawing Detail page.

Friday, October 20, 2006

 – Mega Millions:  The Friday, October 20, 2006 Mega Millions drawing has taken place, and the results are 9-13-23-29-54, and the Mega Ball is 34.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Mega Millions page, or you can use the Mega Millions Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!

Thursday, October 19, 2006

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

 – Powerball: There was no jackpot winner in the Wednesday Powerball drawing, but 2 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $200,000 prize: 1 from Louisiana and 1 from West Virginia.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Ways to Win page.
 – Powerball:  The Wednesday, October 18, 2006 Powerball drawing has taken place, and the results are 2-24-34-41-48, and the Powerball is 24.  The Power Play number is 3.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Powerball page, or you can use the Powerball Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!
 – N.C. Lottery conviction sends message about disclosure.  Changes in North Carolina ethics laws will make it harder for appointed members of boards and commissions to hide potential conflicts of interests, and the new law stiffens penalties when disclosures are incomplete.
 – Michigan Lottery fetches prize with 'Lucky Dog' game.  Michigan's "Lucky Dog" scratch-off ticket was named the best new instant game of the year by the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries, which includes 52 lotteries in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
 – Allen, N.C. lottery champion, dies.  State Rep. Bernard Allen, who co-sponsored legislation to create North Carolina's lottery and then pushed for a committee to make sure the proceeds were wisely spent, died late Friday, a House aide said Saturday.
 – Mega Millions Jackpot Winner!  There was one $55 million jackpot winner from Washington in the Tuesday, October 17, 2006 Mega Millions drawing.  More details to follow after the winner comes forward to claim their prize.
Also, 6 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $250,000 prize: 1 from Illinois, 1 from New Jersey, 2 from New York, 1 from Virginia, and 1 from Washington.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, a list of the California pari-mutuel prize amounts, the drawing video, and all other data about this drawing, see the Mega Millions Drawing Detail page.

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

 – Mega Millions:  The Tuesday, October 17, 2006 Mega Millions drawing has taken place, and the results are 6-18-20-28-38, and the Mega Ball is 37.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Mega Millions page, or you can use the Mega Millions Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!

Sunday, October 15, 2006

 – Powerball: There was no jackpot winner in the Saturday Powerball drawing, but 3 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $200,000 prize: 1 from Connecticut, 1 from Louisiana and 1 from Pennsylvania (1 with Power Play).  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Ways to Win page.
Powerball:  The Saturday, October 14, 2006 Powerball drawing has taken place, and the results are 1-15-17-26-40, and the Powerball is 19.  The Power Play number is 2.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Powerball page, or you can use the Powerball Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!

Saturday, October 14, 2006

 – Mega Millions: There was no jackpot winner in the Friday, October 13, 2006 Mega Millions drawing, but 5 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $250,000 prize: 1 from California, 1 from Illinois, 1 from New York, and 2 from Ohio.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, a list of the California pari-mutuel prize amounts, the drawing video, and all other data about this drawing, see the Mega Millions Drawing Detail page.

Friday, October 13, 2006

 – Mega Millions:  The Friday, October 13, 2006 Mega Millions drawing has taken place, and the results are 24-27-42-47-50, and the Mega Ball is 8.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Mega Millions page, or you can use the Mega Millions Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!

Thursday, October 12, 2006

 – Oklahoma Lottery Celebrates One Year Anniversary.  Wednesday marked the one year anniversary of the beginning of the Oklahoma Lottery. Lottery officials say it's been an excellent year, even though sales are lagging slightly behind projections.
 – GTECH explains pricey N.J. Lottery contract.  Seeking to justify a price tag of nearly $32 million more than a competitor to run the New Jersey's lottery for the next five years, representatives of the state's lottery operator said Wednesday that their system is more convenient for vendors and would result in less down time and lost revenues for the state.
 – N.C. Lottery trial: prosectutor calls ex-commissioner 'crafty'.  Former lottery commissioner Kevin Geddings is a "very crafty individual" who chose to deliberately withhold information about his work for a lottery company, a prosecutor said Wednesday during closing arguments in Geddings' federal fraud trial.
 – Powerball: There was no jackpot winner in the Wednesday Powerball drawing, but 4 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $200,000 prize: 1 from Kansas, 2 from Minnesota and 1 from New Mexico (1 with Power Play).  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Ways to Win page.

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

 – Powerball:  The Wednesday, October 11, 2006 Powerball drawing has taken place, and the results are 5-10-12-35-38, and the Powerball is 9.  The Power Play number is 4.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Powerball page, or you can use the Powerball Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!
 – Mega Millions: There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday, October 10, 2006 Mega Millions drawing, but one lucky player from New Jersey matched the first 5 numbers for a $250,000 prize.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, a list of the California pari-mutuel prize amounts, the drawing video, and all other data about this drawing, see the Mega Millions Drawing Detail page.

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

 – Mega Millions:  The Tuesday, October 10, 2006 Mega Millions drawing has taken place, and the results are 14-30-35-40-43, and the Mega Ball is 2.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Mega Millions page, or you can use the Mega Millions Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!
Criminal probe sought in award of NJ Lottery contract.  A New Jersey Assembly Democrat has asked for a criminal investigation into the role a Republican assemblywoman and her former lobbying firm played in helping the state's lottery operator gain a new contract despite bidding nearly $32 million more than a competitor.

Sunday, October 8, 2006

 – Britain may become the online gambling capital.  Britain may bring in legislation allowing London-listed Internet gambling companies to move their headquarters to Britain, taking advantage of the United States legislature's faulty attempts to ban the popular online activity.
 – Powerball: There was no jackpot winner in the Saturday Powerball drawing, but 2 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $200,000 prize: 1 from Oregon (1 with Power Play) and 1 from South Carolina.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Ways to Win page.

Saturday, October 7, 2006

 – Powerball:  The Saturday, October 07, 2006 Powerball drawing has taken place, and the results are 3-4-8-31-45, and the Powerball is 12.  The Power Play number is 5.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Powerball page, or you can use the Powerball Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!
 – Mega Millions: There was no jackpot winner in the Friday, October 06, 2006 Mega Millions drawing, but 5 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $250,000 prize: 1 from Massachusetts, 1 from Michigan, 2 from New Jersey, and 1 from New York.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, a list of the California pari-mutuel prize amounts, the drawing video, and all other data about this drawing, see the Mega Millions Drawing Detail page.

Friday, October 6, 2006

 – Mega Millions:  The Friday, October 06, 2006 Mega Millions drawing has taken place, and the results are 1-11-20-21-46, and the Mega Ball is 18.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Mega Millions page, or you can use the Mega Millions Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!
 – 'The dog ate my lottery ticket'.  The Iowa Lottery said Wednesday that since the winning numbers were drawn it has been flooded with callers trying to explain why they were winners but could not produce their winning ticket.

Thursday, October 5, 2006

 – Powerball: There was no jackpot winner in the Wednesday Powerball drawing, but 9 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $200,000 prize: 1 from Arizona, 1 from Colorado, 2 from Washington, D.C., 1 from Idaho, 1 from Kansas, 1 from Oklahoma (1 with Power Play), 1 from Pennsylvania and 1 from Tennessee (1 with Power Play).  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Ways to Win page.

Wednesday, October 4, 2006

 – Powerball:  The Wednesday, October 04, 2006 Powerball drawing has taken place, and the results are 3-7-27-39-40, and the Powerball is 8.  The Power Play number is 5.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Powerball page, or you can use the Powerball Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!
 – New N.C. lottery games debut this month.  Two new North Carolina lottery games make their debut this month. The game Carolina Pick 3 launches Friday and lets you win as much as $500 by picking three numbers in a daily drawing.
 – Mega Millions: There was no jackpot winner in the Tuesday, October 03, 2006 Mega Millions drawing, but 4 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $250,000 prize: 1 from Michigan, 2 from New Jersey, and 1 from New York.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, a list of the California pari-mutuel prize amounts, the drawing video, and all other data about this drawing, see the Mega Millions Drawing Detail page.

Tuesday, October 3, 2006

 – Mega Millions:  The Tuesday, October 03, 2006 Mega Millions drawing has taken place, and the results are 6-19-32-33-40, and the Mega Ball is 39.  To see all the ways your ticket can win a prize, please go to the Ways To Win Mega Millions page, or you can use the Mega Millions Search page to type the numbers on your ticket and have the USA Mega computer search the past results.  We will announce the number of big winners in this drawing, the states they came from, and the next jackpot within the next couple of hours, here on USA Mega.  Good luck!

Sunday, October 1, 2006

 – Powerball Jackpot Winner!  There was one $15 million jackpot winner from Louisiana in the Saturday, September 30, 2006 Powerball drawing.  More details to follow after the winner comes forward to claim their prize.
Also, 7 lucky players matched the first 5 numbers for a $200,000 prize: 2 from Connecticut, 1 from Missouri, 2 from North Carolina, 1 from Nebraska and 1 from Tennessee.  For the complete rundown of winners by prize category, see the Ways to Win page.

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