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Arkansas Man Wins $200,000 Powerball PrizeNews Story
An Arkansas man was too excited to finish his meal when he learned he won $200,000 with a Powerball ticket purchased in Roland, Oklahoma. But at least Lane Rogers' waitress got a pretty good tip. The 38-year-old Alma, Arkansas, truck driver walked out of the lottery commission office Monday with a giant cardboard check tucked under his arm. He also carried a real check, which he said will help him and his wife build a new house. Rogers' ticket matched five numbers in Saturday's Powerbal
Feb 7, 2006, 8:46 am - Lottery News

Arkansas Gov. candidate's lottery figures appear unrealisticNews Story
Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Bill Halter's claim that a state lottery would generate as much as $250 million for education far exceeds previous state estimates that his campaign said Monday were out of date.In announcing his candidacy last week, Halter proposed a state lottery to ease the financial burden of overhauling the state's education system. He said the $250 million figure was at the high end of estimates.Halter spokesman Bud Jackson said Monday that the campaign would provide more s
Jan 24, 2006, 8:06 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

Arkansas man claims $1.4 million Missouri lottery jackpotNews Story
An Arkansas man said his seven children are full of suggestions after he won a $1.4 million Missouri Lottery jackpot. The kids are giving us lists for things like bigger televisions, said John Gilbert, 49, who presented his winning ticket from the March 26 drawing to lottery officials last week.But Gilbert and his wife, Maria, plan a more practical approach. The couple from Harrison, Ark., plan to take the prize in one lump sum payment of $700,000 before taxes and invest most the money for thei
Apr 19, 2005, 10:51 am - Lottery News

Arkansas legislator wants voters to decide on state lotteryNews Story
A west Arkansas legislator is proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a state lottery to benefit public schools.Representative Buddy Blair of Fort Smith introduced a resolution Thursday that would lift Arkansas' constitutional ban on lotteries and authorize the state to run them.Proceeds would be strictly earmarked to funding court-ordered upgrades to public school buildings and equipment. Blair said a lottery would generate about $50 million annually.Blair is hoping the Legislature w
Feb 4, 2005, 11:00 am - Lottery News

Arkansas poll shows more support for lottery than higher taxesNews Story
A poll shows that most Arkansans would not support increased income taxes to pay for education reform, and about half oppose a sales tax increase, but many are willing to take a chance on a lottery.The poll was conducted by Opinion Research Associates Incorporated of Little Rock for the Stephens Media Group. The survey showed that 71% were opposed to paying more in income taxes to support public education.The poll also showed that only 47% support a penny increase in the sales tax with proceeds
Feb 6, 2004, 6:48 am - Lottery News