Oklahoma Lottery Celebrates One Year Anniversary

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okmarc — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 03:28:53 GMT

On October 12, 2005 I played the Oklahoma Lottery for the first time, buying a Lucky 7's stratch-off ticket. The stores were quite busy that day as we became the 41st lottery state.

Today I play Powerball, Cash 5 and Pick 3, and seldom buy scratchers anymore. But after one year I still enjoy playing the Oklahoma Lottery.

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Just6ntlc — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 02:22:13 GMT

That was a great story. I hope Oklahoma keeps up with their sales and winnings.

Oklahoma Lottery Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Lottery Post — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:51:03 GMT

Wednesday marked the one year anniversary of the beginning of the Oklahoma Lottery. Lottery officials say it's been an excellent year, even though sales are lagging slightly behind projections.

This year, Oklahomans won more than $129 million. So far, more than $68 million has been transferred to Oklahoma education.

Lottery Commission Executive Director Jim Scroggins says the lottery is expected to generate $123 million this year for education. But before it started, lottery supporters e... [ More ]