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Judge: Poker pro Ivey, pal broke gambling rules in $10M winNews Story
A federal judge ruled on Friday that poker pro Phil Ivey and a companion violated state gambling regulations in the way they won nearly $10 million at cards at an Atlantic City casino. U.S. District Court Judge Noel Hillman determined that the pair did not meet their obligation to follow gambling regulations on four occasions in 2012 by having a dealer at the Borgata arrange Baccarat cards so they could tell what kind of card was coming next. By shifting the odds in their favor, they viola
Oct 21, 2016, 8:32 pm - Lottery News

Powerball 'Ultimate Tailgate Party' promotion launched in 18 statesNews Story
Includes video report By Todd Northrop As part of an effort to promote the multi-state Powerball game on a national level, 18 states are participating in a new promotion to send lottery players to a special NFL fan festival attended by several players in the NFL Hall of Fame. Winners in the Powerball Pro Football Hall of Fame trip will be treated to a 5 day/4 night trip to Cleveland, Ohio for the Ultimate Tailgate Party and Pro Football Hall of Fame's Fan Festival. The event will oc
Nov 16, 2013, 12:44 pm - Lottery News

NC lottery bill won't ban welfare recipient salesNews Story
A key North Carolina House leader says a bill he's drawing up about the North Carolina state lottery won't include a provision prohibiting ticket sales to people receiving public assistance or who are in bankruptcy. Speaker Pro Tempore Paul Stam of Apex said Wednesday the provision was the least important part of his proposal. He said got questions from all sides on the lottery issue about the provision. Some critics questioned singling out the poor or how retailers would enforce the law.
Jan 31, 2013, 8:45 am - Lottery News

Lottery idea proposed by Arkansas Gov. candidateNews Story
During the weekend, an Arkansas gubernatorial hopeful uttered the L word in announcing his candidacy.Bill Halter, a Democrat from North Little Rock, threw his hat into the ring for governor by proposing a state lottery. As in virtually every state where lotteries have been proposed, Mr. Halter recommends using lottery proceeds to fund public education in Arkansas.It would take a constitutional amendment, and Mr. Halter said he'd pursue a lottery after being elected.Among the general public, th
Jan 24, 2006, 7:06 am - Lottery News

Illegal deals of Minn. Lottery revealed in court documentsNews Story
Authorities investigating former Minnesota lottery director George Andersen suspected he was involved in bribery, conspiracy and conflicts of interest, court documents show.Search warrants unsealed Friday lay out the still-open criminal investigation into Andersen's dealings with Media Rare, a public relations firm that had no-bid contracts with the lottery. The warrants are the first public indication that investigators thought Andersen's dealings might have amounted to more than mismanagement.
Dec 5, 2005, 9:45 am - Lottery News

N.C. Lottery may start in six monthsNews Story
Three weeks ago the North Carolina legislature passed the lottery, but since then there's been little work done to move it forward.There's a long list of projects ahead for the state before tickets are sold. The governor still expects it to begin in six months or so.Three weeks ago, Governor Easley proudly signed the lottery bill. He expected to follow South Carolina's timeline for rolling out tickets. I think in South Carolina, my best information is they had the scratch cards in that five to s
Sep 20, 2005, 12:39 pm - Lottery News

N.C. lottery foes caught in game of 'Wack-a-Mole'News Story
North Carolina residents and lawmakers opposed to a lottery in their state find themselves figuratively caught in a game of Wack-a-Mole, in which their foes keep popping up despite their best efforts to knock them down.The latest pro-lottery weapon: tax threats.N.C. senators today could be faced with either passing a state lottery or endorsing higher taxes for dozens of counties.The House passed a bill 73-42 Monday that would allow dozens of counties including Mecklenburg and Catawba to rai
Aug 30, 2005, 10:51 am - Lottery News

Florida Lotto winner buys golf course for $1.4 millionNews Story
A 2002 winner of the Florida lottery purchased the Ironwood Golf Course in East Naples today for $1.4 million.Ronald Berger submitted the winning bid at an auction to take over the course. It had been in foreclosure for more than a year because the previous owner hadn t paid off creditors.Berger, a 73-year-old Naples resident, said he plans to let the land remain a golf course and said he plans to open a restaurant on the site.Before winning the lottery in 2002, Berger had always wanted to own a
Aug 23, 2005, 4:27 pm - Lottery News

N.C. Religious Leaders Stage Anti-Lottery RallyNews Story
On the same day state Senate leaders appointed a special committee to review the lottery bill recently passed by the House, religious leaders rallied outside the Legislative Building to convince lawmakers to reject a lottery. Desperate means are an easy way out, and I think the lottery is a desperate means for making finances for America, said Teresa McAllister, an elder with a Fayetteville church. The issue is so important to me because family is so important to me, McAllister said. We're tr
Apr 13, 2005, 11:00 am - Lottery News

Showdown over N.C. lottery coming within 2 weeksNews Story
If North Carolina House Speaker Jim Black has his way, the General Assembly will be plunged next month into a short, intense drama over whether state government should start a lottery.Last week, before the assembled capital press corps, Mr. Black, a Democrat from Mecklenburg County, repeated that he expects a vote on a lottery bill in the House within two weeks.Tonight, he will announce his appointments to a special committee that will work up the proposal, presumably during the next week. If th
Mar 28, 2005, 10:18 am - Lottery News