Lottery tickets prove a popular gift

Lottery Post — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:27:00 GMT

What started out as a stocking stuffer for Fred Heckman's grandchildren turned into a profitable tradition for the family.

One year when he was searching for small extras to give his two grandchildren on Christmas, the Endicott, N.Y., man discovered a New York Lottery promotion that offered $10 worth of scratch-off tickets packaged in a festive envelope. He hasn't found them since that year, but every year since, he has purchased $10 worth of tickets as a present whichever games feel lucky.... [ More ]