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British Columbia Lottery taking bets on US electionReply
This article hit my reader earlier and sums up my feelings to a T . I haven't stated it publicly before now, but I don't think Trump can win this election. My predictions are usually wrong, and I hope they are in this case as well, but while I think the election will be much closer than the polls show, Clinton will run away with the Electoral College vote. So, to all of you who will vote for Hillary despite her sins being many more times than those of Trump...well, I hope you will enjoy your Pyr
Oct 11, 2016, 8:08 pm - mikeintexas - Lottery News

Losing bidders protest $262 million Maryland Lottery contractNews Story
Two losing contenders for a contract worth as much as $263 million for the computer network that runs the Maryland lottery are protesting a decision to award the business to a rival, charging that a state agency chose the highest bidder after a tainted process. Lanham-based Gaming Innovations LLC and London-based IGT Global Solutions filed the protests with the Maryland State Lottery Gaming Control Agency after the agency awarded the eight-year contract to Scientific Games International of La
Sep 21, 2016, 11:01 am - Todd - Lottery News

Mega Millions ponderously reaches $280 millionNews Story
Lottery Post analyzes the multi-state jackpot's slow 3-month ascent By Todd Northrop Normally a $280 million jackpot would prompt even lottery skeptics to consider buying a ticket, but for some reason Mega Millions players have been forced to endure tepid sales that are inching the game's jackpot upward at a snail's pace. So lottery players looking to win a life-changing mega jackpot can be excused for asking the contradictory questions, What's wrong with Mega Millions? and, Where can I
Jun 8, 2016, 11:07 am - Todd - Lottery News

Powerball renews interest in Mississippi state lotteryNews Story
By all accounts, Mississippians by droves participated in the $1.6 billion Powerball lottery that was awarded this past week, but the state of Mississippi did not participate. Mississippi is one of six states that does not conduct a lottery. The others are Alabama, Nevada, Utah, Hawaii and Alaska. But, according to many people, the fact the state does not have a lottery does not mean Mississippians were not vying for the record jackpot. Supporters of the lottery say the state of Mississ
Jan 18, 2016, 9:33 am - Todd - Lottery News

NY judge sides with attorney general against fantasy sports websitesNews Story
New York convinced a state court late Monday to reject demands from DraftKings and FanDuel two popular fantasy sports operators to issue restraining orders blocking the state attorney general from making good on his threats to shut them down in New York. The state's attorney general, Eric Schneiderman, is demanding that the world's leading online fantasy sports wagering websites stop operating in New York because he claims they're too much like a lottery, even though New York operates a state
Nov 17, 2015, 10:44 am - Todd - Lottery News

Players snapping up Mass. Lottery's new $30 ticketsNews Story
The Massachusetts State Lottery, following the lead of a handful of other states, has rolled out new scratch tickets at a significantly higher price $30 a pop saying there is a market for more costly games with the chance of bigger winnings. Since the new game was launched last Tuesday, bettors have snapped up more than $8 million in tickets, hoping to win one of the four $15 million instant jackpots or at least take home one of the 36 $1 million prizes. Dina William, who, along with her husb
Apr 29, 2014, 9:06 am - Todd - Lottery News

Lottery jackpot probe heats up after immunity dealNews Story
Investigators trying to unravel the mystery behind a bogus claim for a $14.3 million multi-state Hot Lotto jackpot won in Iowa in 2011 have received valuable information from a man in Canada who was granted limited immunity, state officials said Tuesday. A month ago, investigators traveled to Canada to conduct an interview after reaching an agreement in which a person of interest was promised the information given would not be used against him, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation assistan
Oct 8, 2013, 11:24 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Daily Worldwide Earthquake - Tsunami Watch Money Numbers!Reply
10-21-11 A BIG 7.6 Mag Earthquake! ... 7.6 2011/10/21 17:57:18 -28.941 -176.046 39.8 KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION ... The Kermadec Islands are a subtropical island arc in the South Pacific Ocean 800 1,000 km (500 620 mi) northeast of NewZealand's North Island, and a similar distance southwest of Tonga. The islands are part of New Zealand, 33 km2 (12.7 sq mi) in total area and nowadays uninhabited, except for the permanently manned Raoul Island Station, the northernmost
Oct 21, 2011, 4:58 pm - Harve$t Moon - Mystical Forum

Should lottery winners share with colleagues?News Story
By Jason Marsh If you won $19 million, would you share it with your co-workers? That's the question seven lucky New York state employees arereportedly contemplating after claiming the huge Mega Millions lottery jackpot Thursday. For years, the so-called Albany Seven have pooled their money to buy lottery tickets together. Now that their numbers have come up, they are in a position to share their winnings with five colleagues who had been part of the pool in the past but didn't pitch in
Apr 3, 2011, 7:08 am - Todd - Lottery News

Tax Strategies For Lottery Winners - Lump Sum vs Installments
The article below is written by a CPA and Tax Expert from California. He explains pros/cons from both sides of the payout. Tax Strategies For Lottery Winners Lump Sum vs. Installments? The most frequently asked questions from lottery winners and those who just dream about being a winner is: Should I take a lump-sum or installments? Take the installments! Despite everyone telling you to take the lump-sum. Your heirs will receive the balance if you die before collecting all
Jan 12, 2011, 3:24 am - socalgal - Lottery Discussion Forum