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Trooper caught in gambling raidNews Story
Indianapolis Metro Police officers cited Indiana State Trooper Kyle Freeman during a gambling raid Tuesday. They also arrested three men, including the poker club's promoter, Ryan Row. I have been informed that I am not supposed to speak with you, said Row to Eyewitness News. The raid happened Tuesday night in the Pendleton Trade Center. Officers confiscated several boxes of poker chips and thousands of dollars in cash. In all, officers issued summons to 60 people. Now the seven-y
Mar 16, 2007, 10:57 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Powerball lottery jackpot largest in 9 monthsNews Story
The Powerball jackpot continues to move upward. Even though the grand prize was not hit Wednesday evening, 946,640 players across the nation won a total of more than $7.6 million in prizes in America's Game . Because no one correctly matched all six numbers the jackpot will grow to an estimated $205 million for Saturday night's drawing. It is the largest jackpot since April 12, 2006, when one ticket from Missouri matched all five numbers plus the Powerball for a $220 million jackpot pr
Jan 18, 2007, 9:07 am - Todd - Lottery News

N.C. Lottery conviction sends message about disclosureReply
NCPicks: Yes, Indiana has an attorney general, and he has been apprised of the situation. His response, however, serves to illustrate the mentality we're up against. He wrote back and told us that, if any wrongdoing is proven, his office will be defending the crooked lottery officials. We've contacted congressmen, senators and our governor, met with state representatives, lottery officials, prosecuting attorneys, the Marion County Grand Jury, the state police and many, many others. No one
Oct 21, 2006, 1:33 pm - jim695 - Lottery News

N.C. Lottery conviction sends message about disclosureReply
From the article: Lawmakers, government watchdogs and federal prosecutors say it's important that the public has trust in government. We view these as crimes against democracy, said Bob Hall, executive director of Democracy North Carolina, a private organization that monitors ethics in government. If people become convinced that government is rigged, then the whole thing will fall apart. __________________________ How nice. I just don't get this blind loyalty to political pa
Oct 19, 2006, 11:17 am - jim695 - Lottery News

N.C. Lottery conviction sends message about disclosureReply
From the article: Lawmakers, government watchdogs and federal prosecutors say it's important that the public has trust in government. We view these as crimes against democracy, said Bob Hall, executive director of Democracy North Carolina, a private organization that monitors ethics in government. If people become convinced that government is rigged, then the whole thing will fall apart. __________________________ How nice. I just don't get this blind loyalty to political pa
Oct 19, 2006, 11:17 am - jim695 - Lottery News

Powerball lottery jackpot raised to $179 millionNews Story
Three $1 million Power Play prizes won The Powerball jackpot is on the move in big ways. Even though the grand prize was not awarded Saturday, three lucky tickets in Colorado, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania each won $1 million with Power Play. A total of 885,793 tickets across the nation won more than $12.8 million in prizes in America's Game . Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $179 million. The cash option for the
Sep 17, 2006, 1:34 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Oklahoma Cash 5 lottery game on sale todayReply
Well, it's really the pre-tax $35,000 for a good comparison to other games, but I agree the grand prize is low. However, the grand prize is determined by the lower-tier prizes. If you compare lower-tier prizes to Indiana's Lucky 5 (a good comparison on all counts), here is how it breaks down: Match Oklahoma Cash 5 Indiana Lucky 5 5 of 5 $35,211 $50,000 4 of 5 $500 $200 3 of 5 $10 $3 2 of 5 Free Ticket No Prize As you can see, the difference in the top prize is ca
Sep 1, 2006, 11:21 am - Todd - Lottery News

$204 Million: Saturday Powerball JackpotNews Story
Largest lottery jackpot in the world; $164 million more than second-largest jackpot The Powerball jackpot continues to grow to unbelievable heights. The multi-state game's $204 million jackpot is $164 million more than the next-largest worldwide lottery jackpot Florida Lotto's $40 million grand prize. (Both games will conduct their drawings tomorrow at 11:00 PM Eastern Time.) Even though the grand prize was not awarded Wednesday, three lucky tickets in DC, Iowa, and North Carolina ea
Aug 4, 2006, 4:10 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Powerball lottery jackpot soars to $116 millionNews Story
Even though the grand prize was not hit in Wednesday evening's drawing, Powerball paid off in multiple other ways. One lucky ticket won $800,000 with the Power Play option in Indiana. In addition, six other lucky tickets won $200,000 for matching 5 white ball numbers in the states of Iowa (1), Louisiana (1), Maine (1), Minnesota (1), Montana (1), and New Mexico (1). The jackpot for the Saturday, July 22nd drawing will be $116 million with the cash option at $52.9 million. The numbers dr
Jul 21, 2006, 1:18 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Powerball lottery jackpot reaches $100 millionNews Story
The Powerball jackpot continues to move upward, this time reaching the $100 million-mark. Even though the grand prize was not awarded Saturday, one lucky ticket in Oklahoma won $800,000 with Power Play. A total of 585,154 players across the nation won more than $6 million in prizes in America's Game . Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $100 million. The cash option for the Wednesday, July 19th drawing will be an
Jul 18, 2006, 2:15 pm - Todd - Lottery News