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$290 million jackpot stirs mega-dreamsNews Story
Merchants expect last-minute rush for lottery ticketsForget about yachts and mansions. If Paula Jacksons lucky numbers fall tonight, the first thing she plans to do is put her feet up.I would just relax, take a few months off, and chill out, said Jackson, a mother of three who lives in Southfield, Michigan and works as a waitress.Id get a car, a house, and all that later on. But right now, Im tired. I just need a break more than anything.Tonights drawing can buy a lot of leisure time.The Mega Mi
Jul 2, 2004, 8:40 am - Lottery News

Players use computer for chance at record Mega Millions jackpotNews Story
Some people use birthdays or anniversaries to pick lottery numbers, but truck driver Tim Lombardy plays a number he saw on a State Highway Patrol car 10 years ago.He hopes that someday it will make him rich, like Friday night, when numbers are drawn in the record $290 million Mega Millions jackpot.Most players taking a shot at lottery jackpots truly trust Lady Luck. According to Ohio Lottery Commission data, the majority let the computer pick their numbers for jackpots.Computers and humans are
Jul 2, 2004, 8:23 am - Lottery News

Record $290M jackpot spurs MegamadnessNews Story
Lewis Brown of Kirkwood, New York made copies of the $35 worth of Mega Millions tickets he had just purchased at J R Stop-N-Shop on Robinson Street for himself and a pool of his Wegmans co-workers.Billy Ghotra, manager of J R Stop-N-Shop on Robinson Street in Binghamton, sells tickets Thursday for the Mega Millions jackpot. The jackpot was later raised to $290 million. I'm trying to avoid any legal problems when we win, Brown said. Everyone gets a copy, so there are no questions. Brown, whose
Jul 2, 2004, 8:18 am - Lottery News

Illinois Lottery Celebrates 30 Years With Birthday BashNews Story
In 1974, the Illinois Lottery sold its first ticket. Thirty years and $12 billion in education contributions later, the Lottery celebrated a record sales year and a major anniversary with a 30th Anniversary Birthday Bash at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago.The birthday party was a virtual throwback to 1974. Hundreds of Lottery fans and players were on hand as Illinois Lottery Superintendent Carolyn Adams gave remarks on the success of the Lottery and Jimmy JJ Walker from the 1970's hit
Jul 2, 2004, 8:11 am - Lottery News

$280M in dreams for only a dollarNews Story
Record Friday drawing to be held in Times SquareFor a buck, you could be richer than A-Rod.But first there are some mighty long odds to buck in tomorrow's $280 million Mega Millions drawing.With the jackpot in the 11-state lottery soaring to a record high, New Yorkers armed with the proverbial dollar and a dream yesterday fantasized about super-sized bank accounts. One dollar and that's it, said Michael Davis, a Greyhound driver buying a ticket at the Port Authority Bus Terminal. That's all it
Jul 1, 2004, 8:24 am - Lottery News

Lottery players rushing to play Mega MillionsNews Story
Wracking your brain to decide on a combination of numbers to unlock Friday's record $280 million Mega Millions jackpot? Relax. Most lottery winners in Ohio let the computer do the work.That's because as many as 75 percent of Ohio lottery players rely on random numbers picked by computer, said Mike Bycko, spokesman for Ohio Lottery.Though some lottery hopefuls might use birthdays or lucky numbers when buying tickets, most find auto lotto an easy and fast way to choose.As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, $1
Jul 1, 2004, 8:21 am - Lottery News

Lotto winner is held in shootingNews Story
The youngest Lotto jackpot winner ever in Colorado is behind bars and faces a charge of attempted murder after Longmont police said he shot another man in the head over the weekend.Kevin Sutton, 26, was arrested after a shooting at his home late Saturday, said Longmont police Cmdr. Craig Earhart. The man he allegedly shot, Cristobal Lopez, 40, was treated and released; the bullet pierced his scalp at the temple. It never penetrated the skull, Earhart said. He was lucky. Lopez on Tuesday said h
Jun 30, 2004, 8:09 am - Lottery News

Lines, dreams grow for tonight's $220 Million lottery jackpotNews Story
If you waited until today to buy your Mega Millions lottery ticket, you could be standing in line. A long one.Sales for tonight's $220 million jackpot have been higher than normal for the past few days, and the day of the drawing is usually the busiest, ticket sellers said.If you're looking to avoid the long lines, sales at the popular Mega Millions online Web site are scheduled for automatic cutoff this afternoon at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.The jackpot, the second-highest since Ohio joine
Jun 29, 2004, 7:57 am - Lottery News

Missouri Lottery sets profit recordNews Story
The Missouri Lottery posted a record $230.3 million in profits for the 2004 fiscal year, well above state projections and the previous year's results.A year ago, state lottery director Jim Scroggins predicted a sharp downturn in sales, and thus lottery profits for education, following a second consecutive year of advertising budget cuts by state lawmakers. Despite record sales the past year, Scroggins said he was sticking by his story that the ad cuts dventually would take their toll.Up to now,
Jun 24, 2004, 8:02 am - Lottery News

Florida man claims $6 million Lotto prizeNews Story
A hairdresser became a millionaire after buying a winning Lotto ticket on a camping trip.Florida Lottery officials said 45-year-old Tim Clements purchased the ticket that won Saturday's prize when he went on a camping trip with friends in the Brooksville area.Although Clements won $6 million, he opted to take his winnings in one lump sum of $3,365,827.67, lottery officials said.His lucky numbers were 5-17-34-35-36-41.Clements could not be reached Monday night. He told lottery officials he'll inv
Jun 22, 2004, 7:49 am - Lottery News