Illinois Lottery hires Bernie Mac

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BevsPicks — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:53:03 GMT

It certainly makes me pause when I hear those kind of numbers for the little amount of work he's doing, said state Rep. Jack Franks (D-Woodstock). It seems to me we could probably be getting similar results for substantially less advertising.

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winner2b — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:46:57 GMT

lol vfunny

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s5thomps — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 08:37:02 GMT

I say Good for Bernie Mac, If any of us was in the same position we would take that deal in a heartbeat! Why do you think people play the lottery in the first place? It is in the hope that you hit the jackpot and provide a better life for your family! AMERICA! Bernie Mac just hit the fantasy five for 500 grand

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LOTTOMIKE — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:38:11 GMT

i just read bernie mac biography.he struggled for years and years before he hit it nationally.had it pretty rough but he stuck to his guns and never gave up.....

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DetroitJazzMan — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:33:20 GMT

AMERICA! I can't believe the're paying me this kinda money ..... Bernie Mac

Comment #2

LOTTOMIKE — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:15:42 GMT

you got that right double down,i'd do them easily for 200 grand and throw in a winning little lotto ticket,lol.

Comment #1

DoubleDown — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:00:54 GMT

I would do the ads for half of what they're paying the actors.

Just a thought , Illinois........

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Illinois Lottery hires Bernie Mac

Lottery Post — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:26:59 GMT

Add comedian Bernie Mac to the list of people who've hit the lottery jackpot.

Mac is receiving $500,000 for about 2-1/2 days of work endorsing a new state lottery game in what lottery officials are calling a phenomenal deal because of the success of his television show.

But Mac's six-figure paycheck is drawing criticism from state lawmakers who would like to see the money spent elsewhere.

For nearly $23,000 an hour, Mac will lend his name and likeness for two TV ads, two radio ads and... [ More ]