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International lottery scams promise big cash, then take yoursNews Story
In case you haven't caught up with international lottery scams yet, you'd better learn how they work.The biggest fraud now chasing millions of gullible Americans is a scam claiming to be the Multi-State Mega Millions Lottery. Here's how it works:You receive an e-mail or letter from a guy who claims to be the lottery promotion manager, congratulating you because you've just won $5.5 million in their latest drawing. How come? Because your address was attached to the 12-digit winning number, and yo
Jul 19, 2004, 8:18 am - Lottery News

California lottery struggles with tepid salesNews Story
Though California and its schools are begging for cash, one of the state's supposed gold mines produces roughly half of what it should for education, analysts say.But officials at the languishing state-run lottery say there's hope the operation will be shipping nearly another $1 billion annually to schools.It first, however, must succeed in throwing off woes such as legal restrictions on games, which some say are outdated in this age of widespread Indian gambling, and then generate an excitement
Jul 15, 2004, 9:30 am - Lottery News

Illinois Lottery Celebrates 30 Years With Birthday BashNews Story
In 1974, the Illinois Lottery sold its first ticket. Thirty years and $12 billion in education contributions later, the Lottery celebrated a record sales year and a major anniversary with a 30th Anniversary Birthday Bash at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago.The birthday party was a virtual throwback to 1974. Hundreds of Lottery fans and players were on hand as Illinois Lottery Superintendent Carolyn Adams gave remarks on the success of the Lottery and Jimmy JJ Walker from the 1970's hit
Jul 2, 2004, 8:11 am - Lottery News

W.V. Lottery sets single-month sales recordNews Story
But record year could be jeopardized if Pa., Md. legalize slotsMay was a record sales month in what will be a record year for the West Virginia Lottery, with profits to the state topping the half-billion-dollar mark.However, Lottery Director John Musgrave warned Tuesday that the lotterys halcyon days could be over possibly as early as today with the imminent legalization of video slots in Pennsylvania.That will certainly affect our net [income] and our play in West Virginia, Musgrave said of the
Jun 30, 2004, 8:03 am - Lottery News

Minnesota lottery cuts millions from budgetNews Story
Told to cut the fat, the Minnesota State Lottery has trimmed staff, closed offices and reworked or severed business deals to save millions of dollars a year.While the money represents a small share of lottery expenses, the savings will be welcomed by a state struggling to find ways big and small to avoid future budget deficits. The cuts and robust ticket sales mean that the lottery will send more money than ever to the state this year.The changes occur as state gambling agents appear to be in th
Jun 14, 2004, 8:32 am - Lottery News

Illinois Lottery Gives Second Chance for WinnerNews Story
The Illinois Lottery continued its birthday celebration this week with its second winner in the largest second-chance promotion in Lottery history.As part of the celebration, Illinois Lottery Superintendent Carolyn Adams surprised Petra DeFrance of Homewood, IL with a check for $100,000 on Monday at DeFrance's home. I didn't ever think you could win one of these things, said a noticeably shaken DeFrance. This could not have come at a better time for my family. DeFrance said the first thing she
May 24, 2004, 9:03 am - Lottery News

Illinois Governor denies shifty practicesNews Story
The Illinois Lottery has shifted advertising from 15 billboards throughout the state to a single billboard in Chicago that is seen by about half as many people but is owned by one of Gov. Rod Blagojevich's major campaign contributors.The Lottery will begin advertising in July on the TriVision, a digital billboard alongside the Kennedy Expressway near North Avenue. The agency will pay $82,000 a month to display a sequence of three Lottery pitches on the billboard, which is seen by an estimated 42
May 24, 2004, 8:33 am - Lottery News

S.C. lottery to hold $1 million second-chance drawingNews Story
The South Carolina Education Lottery will give away $1 million in a drawing of losing instant game tickets.Players can enter by collecting $20 worth of losing tickets marked with Carolina Millionaire Promotion across the top. Entrants have to fill out the back of at least one ticket and mail them in an envelope to the designated post office box listed on the back of each ticket.The Carolina Millionaire games launch May 4 and include the following instant tickets: Carolina Payout ($10), Cash Ex
May 5, 2004, 7:31 am - Lottery News

Minnesota Senate wants lottery examinedNews Story
After soundly rejecting a call to abolish the state lottery, Minnesota senators voted unanimously Monday night to study ways to change its management and business practices.The bill comes on the heels of a legislative audit that was critical of promotions and vending contracts by the lottery. During that review, the lottery's director, George Andersen, committed suicide.The bill sets up a task force that will report to the 2005 Legislature on whether the lottery should be run by a state agency,
Apr 13, 2004, 5:12 am - Lottery News

UK National Lottery freebies mark anniversaryNews Story
Free tickets for the cinema and tourist attractions being given away by Camelot to celebrate the UK National Lottery's tenth anniversary.The National Lottery has raised more than 15 billion for 160,000 projects since the first draw on November 6 1994.Lottery minister Estelle Morris said: It is thanks to the British public that over the past ten years the National Lottery has raised so much money for good causes. This money has made a tremendous impact on the lives of so many people. It is righ
Mar 30, 2004, 4:36 am - Lottery News