Search

N.J. Lottery sets record for lottery ticket salesNews Story
The slumping economy seemingly hasn't stopped lottery players in New Jersey who want to cash in on their dreams. The state lottery raised more money in ticket sales in the fiscal year ending June 30 than ever before in its 40-year history a record $2.6 billion despite a recession that has seen people's discretionary spending drop in other areas. Regular customers at the 7-Eleven on Route 9 in Northfield said the state can thank them for their generosity in the last year. I haven't seen
Aug 14, 2010, 4:27 pm - Lottery News

Powerball lottery jackpot raised to $260MNews Story
Largest Powerball jackpot of the year by Todd Northrop The multi-state Powerball lottery drawing happened last night once again without any jackpot winners, causing the new jackpot for Wednesday's drawing to grow to an estimated $260 million, with a cash option of $134.2 million. Saturday night was the 11th consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner. Even though there were no jackpot winners, 11 lucky tickets matched the first five numbers for a $200,000 second-place prize: 1 from
May 30, 2010, 10:18 am - Lottery News

Va. delivery driver wins second major lottery prizeNews Story
A lucky delivery truck driver has once again hit the lottery. Three and a half years after winning $150,000 on a Pick 4 drawing, Karl Hartman of Chesterfield has won $5 million on a Virginia Lottery scratch-off ticket. Hartman's Pick 4 win came in 2006, when he bought 30 tickets in one Pick 4 drawing, all with the same numbers, and they all won. Now Hartman is the first player in state history to win $5 million on a scratcher ticket after claiming the top prize in Virginia's $5 million
May 9, 2010, 7:12 am - Lottery News

One Calif. lottery ticket wins $266M Mega Millions jackpotNews Story
A single ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday night's $266 million Mega Millions drawing, but unless you bought your ticket in California, you can keep on dreaming. That single West Coast player won the largest lottery jackpot in the United States this year after purchasing the jackpot-winning ticket at L L Hawaiian Barbecue in the Los Angeles suburb of Pico Rivera. The winning numbers for the drawing were 9, 21, 31, 36, and 43, with a Mega Ball number of 8. The Megaplier number wa
May 5, 2010, 7:32 am - Lottery News

Powerball lottery jackpot rises to $212MNews Story
by Todd Northrop The multi-state Powerball lottery drawing happened last night once again without any jackpot winners, causing the new jackpot for Saturday's drawing to grow to an estimated $212 million, with a cash option of $101.9 million. Wednesday night was the 9th consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner. Even though there were no jackpot winners, 11 lucky tickets matched the first five numbers for a $200,000 second-place prize: 2 from Idaho, 1 from Illinois, 1 from Louisiana,
Apr 15, 2010, 8:05 am - Lottery News

Couple thanks store clerk after claiming $1M lottery prizeNews Story
Frank and Patricia Proud of Durbin are $1 million richer from a Powerball ticket purchased at Trent's General Store at Bartow in Pocahontas County. At a press conference at Lottery headquarters in Charleston on Thursday afternoon, the couple expressed appreciation for Francine Lambert, who sold them the winning ticket. Francine always sells us our tickets, Frank said. She always tells me if I win I can buy her a pack of gum. They usually buy one easy pick but sometimes more. The lates
Apr 9, 2010, 10:03 am - Lottery News

Virginia man claims $200M Mega Millions lottery jackpotNews Story
They say good things come to those who wait. Steve Williams of Shenandoah would probably agree. For nearly five months he waited, holding a Mega Millions ticket that he knew was worth $200 million. Finally, on March 12, 2010, he officially claimed his prize, becoming the second-largest winner in the Virginia Lottery's history. Williams found out he was a mega-winner when he went to his favorite store, Valley's at 601 4th Street in Shenandoah, and made a pot of coffee. He always makes the m
Mar 13, 2010, 9:44 am - Lottery News

W.V. Lottery offers $15 million for office towerNews Story
West Virginia's plan to purchase the City Center West office tower for the Lottery Commission is $7 million short of the owner's asking price, according to state and local officials familiar with the negotiations. The state Department of Administration's Real Estate Division has offered to buy the 13-story building for $15 million. Building owner General Corp. wants $22 million. The Lottery Commission would relocate its headquarters to City Center West, which is beside the Interstate 64/In
Feb 25, 2010, 11:33 am - Lottery News

Mega Millions, Powerball lottery ticket cross-sales begins todayNews Story
Today marks the first time both of the USA's huge multi-state lottery games can be purchased within the same state. Dozens of states begin selling both Mega Millions and Powerball tickets today, moving the U.S. a step closer to having a national lottery. By the time the remainder of the states with a lottery sign on to the new arrangement as early as this spring the nation's two biggest lotteries will be sold in 45 jurisdictions: 43 states plus Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Jan 31, 2010, 1:46 pm - Lottery News

Woman killed by car after celebrating lottery winNews Story
A woman died after being struck by a car while walking along U.S. 6 on Tuesday night. The crash occurred just west of Ohio 269 shortly before 10 p.m. Early this morning, the Sandusky post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol identified the victim as Deborah McDonald, 47, Crystal Rock. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Sgt. Joe Wentworth said a Chevrolet Impala traveling west hit McDonald as she walked in the same direction. He did not know why she was walking along the highway and sa
Jan 28, 2010, 9:06 am - Lottery News