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Mega Millions lottery jackpot increased to $256 millionNews Story
The jackpot in the multi-state Mega Millions lottery grew to $256 million Saturday. None of the tickets sold for Friday's $212 million drawing matched all five lotto numbers and the Mega Ball. The next drawing will be Tuesday. There were 22 second prize winners: 4 from California, 1 from Georgia, 1 from Illinois, 1 from Massachusetts, 3 from Michigan, 3 from New Jersey, 4 from New York, 2 from Ohio, 2 from Texas, and 1 from Virginia. Each ticket matched all five lotto numbers but not the
Feb 25, 2006, 8:40 am - Todd - Lottery News

Has any given up on their search for.....Reply
Quote: Originally posted by QWEST46 on February 18, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Badger on February 18, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by QWEST46 on February 17, 2006 From all the years I have spent learning about probablity, in the end, what I have found out is that you have learned that you cannot know how things will turn out to be for certain -- you know that you cannot know for sure. That's the bottom line. It's better to save your money and make wise investments rather than throwing it
Feb 18, 2006, 11:02 am - Chewie - Lottery Discussion Forum

Has any given up on their search for.....Reply
Quote: Originally posted by Badger on February 18, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by QWEST46 on February 17, 2006 From all the years I have spent learning about probablity, in the end, what I have found out is that you have learned that you cannot know how things will turn out to be for certain -- you know that you cannot know for sure. That's the bottom line. It's better to save your money and make wise investments rather than throwing it away trying to win the lottery. As far as coughing up a f
Feb 18, 2006, 10:49 am - QWEST46 - Lottery Discussion Forum

$420 million of lottery jackpots in two daysNews Story
There're more than 400 million reasons to buy a lottery ticket - or two - this week. No one has won the Mega Millions or the Powerball jackpots since last year, making the combined jackpots swell to a staggering $420 million. The multistate bout of bad luck means it could be a very happy Valentine's Day for Mega players in New York, New Jersey and 10 other states when tonight's jackpot of $120 million is drawn. But the Mega payout pales next to the Powerball top prize, which is now pegg
Feb 14, 2006, 10:43 am - Todd - Lottery News

Euro Million Lottery's $222 Million Cash Prize Held by 3 TicketsNews Story
Three winning ticket-holders will share the 126 million British pounds (US$222 million) top prize in EuroMillions, the lottery held in nine European countries. Two of the winning tickets were purchased in France and one in Portugal, according to unconfirmed results in an e-mailed statement by Camelot Group Plc, the lottery operator. The winning numbers were 9, 21, 30, 39, 50 and the Lucky Stars numbers were 1 and 3. The payoff in today's draw swelled after no winners emerged from any lot
Feb 4, 2006, 7:10 am - Todd - Lottery News

$1 million lottery ticket was almost dog foodNews Story
A lottery ticket worth $1 million sat on the bathroom counter of Louis and Connie Frankel's Bath home for almost 24 hours and nearly became dog food before anyone realized it was a winner.And not many people can say they received a check for $1 million on their birthday but Annette Cobb can.The Frankels and Cobb were presented with checks Wednesday for $1 million each from the New York Lottery on Wednesday in separate ceremonies. The Frankels received their check at Regal Cinemas in the Ar
Jan 19, 2006, 7:15 am - Todd - Lottery News

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Let's modify an old joke:@Chewie:Q: Why does New Jersey have the most toxic waste dumps of any state in the union and Indiana has the most corrupt lottery?A: Because New Jersey got to pick first.I actually think your remarks are spot on. What would happen if someone did stand up there and pull some stunts like you described? Well in my fantasy (when I win Powerball) I intend to find out. I have a pair of Groucho glasses and a Puros Indios Chief cigar (which is 18 inches long!), and I plan t
Dec 30, 2005, 1:19 pm - Uncle Jim - Lottery Discussion Forum

Californians targeted by Spanish lottery scamReply
True, they said there was no purchase necessary (and by law there wasn't supposed to be) -- but often if you didn't purchase you had to send in a 3x5 card with your name and address or something else that screamed please throw this in the trash. The people who bought magazines got the fancy stamps and offical entry documents and postage-paid envelopes. :) So, psychologically you felt compelled to order at least one magazine -- and this was on purpose. These magzine folks were marketing pro
Dec 4, 2005, 8:39 pm - ChazzMatt - Lottery News

Lottery gadfly not betting on getting top postNews Story
Some say she's a watchdog; others say she's a nuisanceDawn Nettles has a job interview Friday, but she figures the odds are against her. They're not going to hire me, the 54-year-old Garland woman said. They hate me with a passion. They refers to the Texas Lottery Commission and Gtech Corp., the company that operates the lottery for the state. The commission is seeking an executive director to replace Reagan Greer, who resigned in July after admitting he had signed off on advertising inflate
Oct 13, 2005, 9:51 am - Todd - Lottery News

Oklahoma border residents unable to buy lottery ticketsNews Story
First day lottery sales exceeded $1.2 millionFive a.m. came and went without the fuss other parts of Oklahoma experienced Wednesday, the first day of the state's new lottery.West Siloam Conoco's sign welcomed crafters, not lottery fans. The store opened without any lines of customers or instant scratch-off tickets. Our understanding is that no one has everything in this part of the state, said store owner Rhonda Favano. The equipment is ready, but Favano and her husband, Frank, are waiting on
Oct 13, 2005, 8:52 am - Todd - Lottery News