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N.J. Lottery retailer says $221M Powerball winner is bus driver who spends $60 a day on ticketsReply
How much does a School Bus Driver make in New Jersey? The average School Bus Driver salary in New Jersey is $42,162 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $34,044 and $51,387 . Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.
Jun 15, 2024, 12:22 am - grwurston - Lottery News

Ryan Mindell appointed Executive Director of Texas LotteryReply
Agree! He certainly has the education and experience.
Apr 22, 2024, 1:49 pm - rcbbuckeye - Lottery News

$1.08 billion Powerball lottery winner Yanira Alvarez filed claim for jackpot over five months agoReply
I thought a lottery ticket is a bearer's instrument (it is written so on the back of many tickets). Some basic vetting is appropriate (i.e., where when did you buy this ticket?), but police interviews, checking the store's video feed, waiting months to award you the money, etc.) is way over-the-top. It seems like nowadays they (the state lotteries) can potentially come up with any reason for refusing to give you the money you won, and I think that's way too much power for them when in fact WE (l
Apr 19, 2024, 4:48 pm - lowerPB-MModds! - Lottery News

Kentucky woman quits job after winning $90,000 in the lotteryReply
I did not say she didn't. I have a business degree but I wasn't where I wanted to be so I took a few classes at a community college and ended up in a better job. A little extra education can help in many cases. Whatever she does, I wish her well.
Apr 4, 2024, 12:09 am - PrisonerSix - Lottery News

California Lottery announces group as winners of historic $1.765 billion Powerball jackpotReply
Interesting. I think the education system in Britain is much better than United States. The British appear to understand probabilities much better. In Britain, most jackpots are won by pools. They are referred to as syndicates in Britain. There is mathematical proof. Your odds of winning increase dramatically with more tickets bought.
Mar 18, 2024, 9:53 am - winoneday - Lottery News

Lifetime laborer steps forward to claim $552 Mega Millions lottery jackpot in IllinoisNews Story
Hard working winner comes forward one week after scooping jackpot By Kate Northrop The winner of the $552 million Mega Millions jackpot, which was won by one ticket in Illinois last week , has stepped forward to claim the historic prize. The Illinois winner of the largest jackpot won online in U.S. history is a hardworking individual who has always dreamed of retiring early following a lifetime of labor. This morning, the Illinois Lottery announced that the sole winner is MEGA Mi
Jun 11, 2024, 2:44 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Alabama Lottery bill falls short by one voteNews Story
Alabama lawmakers sick of indecision following years of debate By Kate Northrop A bill to authorize a state lottery and casinos in Alabama failed by just one vote, the closest the state has ever come to enacting a state lottery since 1999. One vote made the difference in the Alabama legislative session, resulting in voters just barely missing out on seeing a lottery question on the ballot this year. The last time Alabama residents saw a lottery proposal in the voting booth was in
May 14, 2024, 3:13 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Nebraska Lottery will join Lotto America in MayNews Story
Multi-state game to be offered in yet another state By Kate Northrop The Nebraska Lottery officially announced today that it will begin offering tickets for the multi-state game Lotto America. The Mississippi Lottery is not the only state lottery to recently announce its decision to join the multi-state game . Just today, the Nebraska Lottery revealed that it will start offering the game, too. In addition to Mega Millions and Powerball, Nebraska lottery players will soon have ano
Apr 21, 2024, 8:14 am - Todd - Lottery News

Canadian man's $70 million Lotto Max win is "bittersweet" after wife's passingNews Story
Winner wants to dedicate winnings in a special way By Kate Northrop It was a bittersweet moment when one Canadian lottery player found out he won a $70 million (US$51.6 million) Lotto Max jackpot, which he is using to honor his late wife. Brian Hoover was experiencing a wide range of emotions when he won a $70 million Lotto Max jackpot. While many players see the lottery as a fun hobby, a weekly routine, or a quick form of entertainment, for Hoover, playing the lottery was more than
Mar 20, 2024, 7:27 am - Todd - Lottery News

Virginia Lottery retailers resume selling tickets following talks with Governor about skill game banNews Story
Store owners hope for a quick resolution, but skill game critics say leave it alone By Kate Northrop Virginia Lottery retailers who participated in a boycott of lottery ticket sales over the weekend have begun selling tickets again, saying they are seeing progress being made in negotiations regarding the recent skill game ban. Virginia Lottery retailers have paused their protest and have resumed selling lottery tickets again after hearing hopeful news from the Virginia Governor that
May 17, 2024, 10:19 am - Todd - Lottery News