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No South Carolina lottery sales todayNews Story
There will be no lottery sales today, according to a press release from the South Carolina Lottery.State law prohibits lottery sales on election days.Instant ticket validations, as well as online sales of Pick 3, Pick 4, Carolina 5 and Powerball, also will be shut down for the day.There will be a drawing for any advance ticket sales.
Nov 2, 2004, 10:40 am - Lottery News

Ohio Lottery Rolls Out New Game: Rolling Cash 5News Story
The Ohio Lottery Commission yesterday announced a new game for Ohio Lottery players that provides a little lotto twist. Rolling Cash 5, a new 5-of-39 game set to replace Buckeye 5, goes on sale Sunday, Oct. 3.Rolling Cash 5s first drawing will be held Monday, Oct. 4. Buckeye 5s final drawing takes place Saturday, Oct. 2.Top prize odds for Rolling Cash 5 are 1 in 575,757; overall odds are 1 in 9.Rolling Cash 5 offers a rolling jackpot prize that starts at $100,000. If the jackpot is not hit, i
Sep 28, 2004, 8:59 am - Lottery News

Crossing the border is good luck for $200,000 lottery winnerNews Story
A Clarksville, Tennessee man's luck turned green earlier this month when he won $200,000 in the Kentucky Cash Ball lottery.David Crowe, 56, told Kentucky lottery officials that even though Tennessee's lottery is up and running, it's the Flash Market store in Oak Grove, Ky., where he always buys his ticket.Crowe has been playing the lottery in Kentucky for 12 years. His wife, Sue, bought the winning ticket for him saying she just happened to be the one who went into the store. It was a quick pick
Sep 21, 2004, 7:04 am - Lottery News

Michigan Lottery to start new lottery gameNews Story
Michigan Lottery players will have a chance at a daily jackpot of at least $100,000 with Fantasy 5, a new daily game that debuts on September 12.With Fantasy 5, players select five numbers from a field of 39. A match of all five numbers wins the jackpot, which will start at $100,000. If there is no winner, the jackpot grows by $5,000 per day until it is won. Average jackpots are expected to be $155,000.In addition to the jackpot, players who match four numbers are guaranteed $100; three numbe
Sep 2, 2004, 7:58 am - Lottery News

Florida Lotto Rolls to $6 MillionNews Story
No tickets matched all six Florida Lotto numbers, producing a $6 million jackpot for Wednesday's drawing, lottery officials said Sunday.A total of 47 tickets matched five numbers to win $7,418.50; 3,167 tickets matched four numbers for $89.50; and 71,054 tickets matched three numbers for $5.50.The winning Florida Lotto numbers selected Saturday: 16, 17, 19, 30, 46 and 48.Fantasy 5One Fantasy 5 ticket bought in Hialeah is worth $229,137.43, the Florida Lottery said Sunday.The 390 tickets matching
Aug 23, 2004, 7:51 am - Lottery News

N.J. Lottery sales top $2 billion for third straight yearNews Story
New Jersey lottery revenues rose more than 5 percent in the past fiscal year, topping $2 billion in sales for the third consecutive year.The Lottery Commission's acting executive director, William Jourdain, attributed the increase to the growing popularity of instant games, particularly the Internet-based Cyber Slingo. The impact of the New Jersey Lottery's success this year is felt by the entire state, said the lottery's acting executive director, William Jourdain. Strong sales translate into
Aug 19, 2004, 8:04 am - Lottery News

Decision on Tenn. lottery bonuses up in the airNews Story
A pending decision on whether to continue salary bonuses for Tennessee lottery CEO Rebecca Paul and her employees will be based on business principles rather than politician opinions, a key lottery board member said Monday.Some state legislators have criticized the bonuses, which will total $772,000 for the lottery's startup year under current calculations. Of that, Paul will receive $350,000, doubling a base salary that is already the highest paid for any lottery CEO in the nation.Four executiv
Aug 17, 2004, 8:19 am - Lottery News

Lottery issue low-key in race for N.C. governorNews Story
Remember the lottery?Democrat Mike Easley backed starting a game when he ran for governor four years ago. That was a popular move since polls say a majority of North Carolinians support the state getting into the gambling biz.Easley won but hasn't delivered the goods. And it's fair for lotto fans to wonder whether he would be able to do so if elected to a second term.Unlike 2000, the current gubernatorial campaign offers a clear contrast on the issue. Easley's opponent, Republican Patrick Ballan
Aug 16, 2004, 9:29 am - Lottery News

Michigan man claims $47 million Mega Millions prizeNews Story
Larry Campbell, 63, of Pullman, Michigan, picked up his check for $19,128,233 as the sole winner of the July 23 Mega Millions $47 million jackpot.Campbell elected to take his winnings in a lump sum payment.Congratulations to Mr. Campbell and his family! We wish him much success in his new-found wealth, said Michigan Lottery Commissioner Gary Peters.The winning ticket was sold at Als Total, 5624 109th Ave., Pullman, on the evening of the drawing.The winning numbers were 5, 12, 25, 35, 37 and 12.
Aug 10, 2004, 9:51 am - Lottery News

Lottery machines fail before jackpotNews Story
With a $76 million Powerball jackpot waiting Saturday night, some Horry County, South Carolina lottery machines broke down during the weekend.A stroke of bad luck caused an Internet service provider not to recognize some lottery machines.Larry Sanders said the machine at his Food Shoppe in the Red Hill section of Conway stopped connecting about 10 or 10:30 p.m. Friday. His store couldn't provide lottery tickets until shortly after 2 p.m. Monday.The Powerball drawings are at 10:59 p.m. Wednesdays
Aug 10, 2004, 9:45 am - Lottery News