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Wichita Scoutmaster Claims $1.2 Million Super Kansas Cash JackpotNews Story
Michael Irwin of Wichita, Kansas has some good news to share with his Boy Scout Troop. Irwin, 60, claimed a $1.2 million jackpot on his Super Kansas Cash ticket for the Dec. 31, 2003 drawing. His $5 Quick Pick ticket matched all six number in the Wednesday drawing to win the prize. Irwin's sons, Tim, 26, and Dominic, 23, accompanied him to Lottery headquarters today to claim the prize. I'm very grateful, said Irwin. this money is going to help my family in so many ways. Irwin, a self-emplo
Jan 2, 2004, 5:52 pm - Lottery News

Jobless man presents missing NIS 7 million (US$1.6M) lottery ticketNews Story
The mystery of the identity of the sdventh winner in the NIS 50 million (US$11.4M) lottery held two weeks ago was solved Monday, when a man from the south came to Mifal Hapayis national lottery center in Tel Aviv and presented the winning ticket.The ticket, bearing the seven winning numbers that came up in the December 15 drawing, was bought in Eilat and netted its owner some NIS 7 million (US$1.6M). Married with three small children, the sdventh winner, in his 40s, has been unemployed for the p
Dec 30, 2003, 5:43 am - Lottery News

Millionaire antsyNews Story
Lottery winner wants to land himself a full-time jobHe's got a million reasons to retire, but the idea of sitting back and relaxing in his plush new west-side home is driving lottery winner Donald Majore to distraction.That's why the 60-year-old former truck driver's new year's resolution is to find a new job behind the wheel - after discovering stacking supermarket shelves wasn't for him. Winning was a nice feeling but after I quit my job I went to work at the supermarket to keep fit, he said.
Dec 29, 2003, 5:06 am - Lottery News

Des Moines Cop Could Be Lottery WinnerNews Story
Patrol Officer Daniel Good Suspected Of Winning $1.65 MillionHot Lotto's latest millionaire could be one of Des Moines' finest.Several officers at the Des Moines Police Department said that patrol officer Daniel Good is the person who bought a Hot Lotto ticket worth $1.65 million. Everybody's talking about it. It's a great thing for him, said Capt. Craig Zubrod. I'm very happy for him. A little bit envious, I think we all are, but he's a good guy and I'm glad he got it, Zubrod said.The ticket
Dec 24, 2003, 6:59 am - Lottery News

Spend a lott this ChristmasNews Story
'Tis the season to splash out and be jolly...and three lucky ladies won't be worrying about the bills when they start rolling in after Christmas.Trish Emson, Mandy Wright, and Alison Hamilton have all hit it big on the UK National Lottery with their families, sharing more than 7 million between them. So how will this year's Christmas be different and what kind of presents will they be buying for their family and friends?Here they share how they will be spending their big day and what kind of g
Dec 22, 2003, 6:14 am - Lottery News

Santa comes early for LeBlanc familyNews Story
A check for almost $65,000 is one way to guarantee a merry Christmas.Erica and Brandon LeBlanc of Fredericton celebrated their son Kieran's first birthday at Atlantic Lottery's head office in Moncton.They were the winners of the $64,900 second prize on Atlantic 6/49 for the Dec. 10 draw.LeBlanc, who went to a local corner store to buy a few grocery items, never dreamed she'd also be buying a winning ticket. It was only my second time buying an Atlantic 6/49 ticket, and I never thought this would
Dec 22, 2003, 6:06 am - Lottery News

Struggling family wins $77,777 jackpotNews Story
Patricia Fields' father always told her that good things come to those who wait, and that if she was thankful for a little, one day she would have a lot.The 48-year-old Woodstock resident was able to understand the true meaning of those words this month.Fields went to a local 7-Eleven to buy her usual lottery ticket. She said she just played for fun, only purchasing the occasional ticket when she could.She never expected to win anything, and if she did, it was a few bucks here and there. But thi
Dec 22, 2003, 6:03 am - Lottery News

Oregon man wins lottery millionsNews Story
A 37-year-old Medford construction worker claimed his prize from a $21.7 million Megabucks jackpot Monday and promptly went into seclusion.Deron Hammond needed a couple days to contemplate the future after winning the second-largest prize in Megabucks history, said Ray Martin, a spokesman for the Oregon Lottery. He kind of shied away from publicity, Martin said.But Hammond didnt shy away from Mondays presentation ceremony in Salem, where seven friends and family members accompanied him as he
Dec 18, 2003, 4:13 am - Lottery News

Royal Palm Beach man claims Lotto winningsNews Story
If Charles J. Lonsdale is as nice a guy as his suburban West Palm Beach neighbors say he is, the old adage about where such folks place in the race of life is off by millions.Off by $7,612,503, to be exact. And 22 cents.That's how much the 52-year-old Lonsdale claimed Wednesday as one of three winners of Saturday's $40 million Lotto drawing in Tallahassee. Lonsdale bought his winning ticket at the BJ's Wholesale Club off State Road 7 north of Southern Boulevard in Royal Palm Beach. He and his wi
Dec 18, 2003, 4:04 am - Lottery News

Kentucky Couple Fighting Medical Problems Wins Lottery JackpotNews Story
Pair Pledge Portion Of Winnings To Medical ResearchThere's a good reason why a Kentucky couple did not come forward immediately after it was reported that someone had purchased a winning Lotto South ticket worth $21 million.And the reason makes it seem like the couple was deserving of such a break.Shirley and Rudolph Yearby waited the extra day to become millionaires because Rudolph spent Monday tethered to a kidney dialysis machine. The retired mail carrier, 52, has diabetes, while his wife, 47
Dec 17, 2003, 4:16 am - Lottery News