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Six indicted in alleged $48 million lottery operationNews Story
Suspected ring leaders of an underground lottery operation were indicted Thursday on charges of illegal gambling and money laundering in a scheme police say may have netted $48 million over five years. According to a statement issued by U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott, Prasert Somsinsawasdi, 59, and his wife, Noy Somsinsawasdi, 46, ran the Sacramento-area lottery operation out of residences, Asian markets and small video stores, none of which were licensed lottery retailers. Karen Ernst, an F
Aug 25, 2006, 8:36 am - Lottery News

Reporter honored for lottery coverageNews Story
Steve Geissinger, the Sacramento bureau chief for ANG Newspapers, received a national award Friday night from the Association of Capital Reporters and Editors for coverage of California's controversial entrance into the multi-state Mega Millions lottery. Geissinger won third place. The association is composed of journalists from the capitals of all 50 states. Early last year Geissinger began writing more than two dozen lottery stories, which also appeared in the Los Angeles Daily News and
Aug 7, 2006, 11:38 am - Lottery News

Calif. lotto winner remains hiddenNews Story
New millionaire avoiding the spotlight Somewhere in California, a man named Richard Furness Roberts is quietly sitting on $110 million. The SuperLotto winner presented the coveted ticket he purchased at a South Pasadena liquor store to lottery officials Friday nine days after his six numbers were called on the evening news. But, apparently, mum is the word for the bashful millionaire at least for now. Lotto officials told disappointed members of the media that there would be n
Jul 18, 2006, 1:24 pm - Lottery News

One lottery ticket wins $110 million Calif. SuperLotto jackpotNews Story
You could be $110 million richer today. That is, if you are the one lucky lottery player who bought a Super Lotto Plus ticket with the numbers 2, 9, 12, 20, 34 and Mega number 16. The odds are one in 41.4 million, but someone has done it. Wednesday's jackpot was the best payout in four years and the sixth largest prize in Super Lotto history. The ticket was sold at the Foremost Liquor Market at 301 Monterey Road, South Pasadena. The California Lottery is expected to make a formal ann
Jul 6, 2006, 7:33 am - Lottery News

$106 Million: Biggest California Lottery jackpot in 4 yearsNews Story
California lottery players woke up Sunday morning to find a SuperLotto Plus jackpot that hasn't been so big since August 24, 2002 the kind of jackpot that will have people standing in long lines at the local convenience store. The jackpot in the California SuperLotto Plus lottery game grew to $106 million Sunday currently the largest lottery jackpot in the world, and the game's largest jackpot in four years. None of the tickets sold for Saturday night's $98 million drawing matched all
Jul 2, 2006, 5:57 pm - Lottery News

$98 Million: Gigantic California lottery jackpot gets even biggerNews Story
Largest lottery jackpot in the world; may become the largest Calif. jackpot since 2002 The jackpot in the California SuperLotto Plus lottery game grew to $98 million Thursday currently the largest lottery jackpot in the world. If the jackpot inches up a few million before the drawing, it will become the largest California lottery jackpot in four years. On Saturday, August 24, 2002, a $120 Million jackpot was awarded. None of the tickets sold for Wednesday night's $90 million drawing
Jun 29, 2006, 2:09 pm - Lottery News

$90 Million: California lottery jackpot raised againNews Story
One day after the California SuperLotto Plus jackpot rolled to $89 million, California lottery officials raised it by another $1 million. California lottery jackpots are guaranteed amounts, so the raised amount can only be due to actual sales exceeding expectations. The new guaranteed California SuperLotto Plus jackpot for the Wednesday, June 28, 2006 drawing is $90 million. Lottery players throughout California are buying tickets at a rapid pace for the largest SuperLotto Plus jackpot
Jun 27, 2006, 7:17 am - Lottery News

$89 Million: California lottery fever hits as jackpot risesNews Story
LARGEST CALIFORNIA LOTTERY JACKPOT IN 2 YEARS California lottery players woke up Sunday morning to find a SuperLotto Plus jackpot that hasn't been so big since 2004 the kind of jackpot that will have people standing in long lines at the local convenience store. The jackpot in the California SuperLotto Plus lottery game grew to $89 million Sunday currently the largest lottery jackpot in the world, and the game's largest jackpot in two years. None of the tickets sold for Saturday nigh
Jun 26, 2006, 2:45 pm - Lottery News

$82 Million: California lottery jackpot keeps rollingNews Story
Currently the largest lottery jackpot in the worldOne more roll will make it the largest California jackpot in two years The jackpot in the California SuperLotto Plus lottery game grew to $82 million Thursday currently the largest lottery jackpot in the world. None of the tickets sold for Wednesday night's $76 million drawing matched all five lotto numbers and the Mega number. The next drawing will be Saturday night. There were six second-prize winners from Wednesday night's drawing,
Jun 22, 2006, 10:25 am - Lottery News

Calif. Mega Millions lottery winner claims prizeNews Story
The winner of the $34 million Mega Millions jackpot has stepped forward. Thomas Thornton, a Coachella Valley resident, produced the winning ticket, Cathy Doyle Johnston, spokeswoman for the California Lottery, said this afternoon. Thornton chose the cash option and will receive a lump-sum payment of about $17 million before federal tax witholding. I am stunned, shocked and excited, Thornton said a news release issued by the state Lottery. I have worked hard all my life and will conti
Jun 21, 2006, 7:08 am - Lottery News