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Illinois Lottery Celebrates 30 Years With Birthday BashNews Story
In 1974, the Illinois Lottery sold its first ticket. Thirty years and $12 billion in education contributions later, the Lottery celebrated a record sales year and a major anniversary with a 30th Anniversary Birthday Bash at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago.The birthday party was a virtual throwback to 1974. Hundreds of Lottery fans and players were on hand as Illinois Lottery Superintendent Carolyn Adams gave remarks on the success of the Lottery and Jimmy JJ Walker from the 1970's hit
Jul 2, 2004, 8:11 am - Todd - Lottery News

UK National Lottery freebies mark anniversaryNews Story
Free tickets for the cinema and tourist attractions being given away by Camelot to celebrate the UK National Lottery's tenth anniversary.The National Lottery has raised more than 15 billion for 160,000 projects since the first draw on November 6 1994.Lottery minister Estelle Morris said: It is thanks to the British public that over the past ten years the National Lottery has raised so much money for good causes. This money has made a tremendous impact on the lives of so many people. It is righ
Mar 30, 2004, 4:36 am - Todd - Lottery News

S.C. Lottery marks 3rd anniversaryNews Story
$2.4 billion in sales have generated $713 million for educationThe South Carolina Education Lottery marked its third anniversary last week.Since the lottery's creation, total ticket sales have exceeded $2.4 billion, and players have won more than $1.4 billion. State income tax collected on winnings over $500 totaled more than $18 million.In addition, the lottery has transferred more than $713 million to the Education Lottery Account for appropriation by the state legislature. To put a face on ou
Jan 11, 2005, 9:51 am - Todd - Lottery News

Lottery winner Jack Whittaker's losing ticketReply
Incidentally, the excact tenth anniversary of Whittaker's hapless Xmas lotto win falls on this coming Tuesday. When we play the Mega which falls on this day, we shall have Whittaker in our thoughts. However, the tenth anniversary of Whittaker's lotto win for Powerball falls on the following day, Boxing day, on Wednesday, the 26th.
Dec 20, 2012, 9:47 am - balyanango - Lottery News

Calif. woman uses family birthdates in lottery winReply
A couple of years ago, I played a set of numbers based on my wedding anniversary and played them for a Powerball drawing with PowerPlay on my anniversary. It won me $400 and if I had bumped one digit up one, it would have been $40,000. Even so, I was happy with my win.
Sep 17, 2011, 6:39 pm - PrisonerSix - Lottery News

NJ Lottery kicks off 50th anniversary with mall eventNews Story
By Todd Northrop The New Jersey Lottery, one of the largest lotteries and the third-oldest in the United States, kicked off a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary Thursday with a heavily-attended event at a mall in central New Jersey. Contests, sports stars, giveaways, food, and photos we on tap Thursday at the Bridgewater Commons Mall in Bridgewater, New Jersey, all courtesy of the New Jersey Lottery. The biggest attraction was the giant CA$HNADO machine a life-size prize glob
Jan 10, 2020, 12:17 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Maryland Lottery's 40th anniversary exhibit has couple recounting fond memoriesNews Story
Historical exhibit open to public through September Includes video report In 1973, a loaf of bread cost 27 cents, a postage stamp would set you back 8 cents and a gallon of gas sold for 45 cents. No wonder, then, that jaws dropped at reports of the new Maryland Lottery's plans to host a Millionaire Party on Jan. 31. Lucky Lottery players Charles Buck and Pat Hofferbert of Rosedale joined 100 other hopeful players at that party 40 years ago and they still have the photos to prove it. The
Jul 2, 2013, 5:18 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Oklahoma Lottery Celebrates One Year AnniversaryNews Story
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
Oct 12, 2006, 3:51 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Louisiana Lottery celebrates 20 years of winning numbersNews Story
Millionaire Bonus Raffle coming in February After being approved by voters by a seven-to-three margin in 1990 and subsequently launching its first scratch-off game in 1991, the Louisiana Lottery Corporation will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2011 with a host of player promotions and games. For 20 years, we have been generating winning numbers that give Louisianans plenty of reasons to smile, including over $2.3 billion contributed to our state, more than $3 billion paid to winners an
Jan 26, 2011, 8:24 am - Todd - Lottery News

New Mexico Lottery celebrates 20 years in operationNews Story
The New Mexico Lottery is celebrating its 20th anniversary, unveiling a special logo and rewarding players with extra rewards points. Since launching on April 27, 1996, the New Mexico Lottery has sold approximately $2.6 billion in tickets with prizes of more than $1.4 billion. And, New Mexico Lottery sales resulted in many positive economic impacts, among which were: 53 prizes of $1 million or more including five Powerball jackpots totaling $526.1 million; More than $174 million in retail
Apr 27, 2016, 11:04 am - Todd - Lottery News