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Online Gambling Conference Shuts Down After ArrestsNews Story
David Carruthers became the latest poster boy or scapegoat, depending on one's perspective when he was arrested in Dallas on charges of racketeering, conspiracy and an illegal online gambling enterprise. While on a layover to Costa Rica, where his company is based, Carruthers, chief executive officer for BetOnSports was arrested and detained on Sunday, forcing the online gambling community to take note. Carruthers' arrest seems to have spooked online gaming executives. A major gaming con
Jul 21, 2006, 7:30 am - Lottery News

Lottery participants celebrate opening of S.C. claims centerNews Story
They showed up for the cake, juice and prizes. But most of all, they came out of convenience. About 20 people celebrated the grand opening of the South Carolina Education Lottery claims center in Fort Mill on Wednesday morning. The new claims center, located at 377 Carowinds Blvd., will make it easier for local lottery players to cash in their winnings. Before, winners had to travel to Columbia, Greenville or Charleston to claim their prizes. Wandra Hoffman, 41, of Charlotte said she was e
Apr 21, 2006, 8:27 am - Lottery News

New Yorkers going ape for $50M 'King Kong' lotteryNews Story
It's the gorilla of all lotteries.The state lottery's new King Kong Millions game is guaranteeing a jackpot of at least $50 million, spurring New Yorkers yesterday to line up for their first crack at tickets. If I win, I want to run up to the top of the Empire State Building and yell, 'Yeah!' said Carol Roy, 58, of the Bronx, who forked over $2 for a King Kong Millions ticket.On Dec. 5, state lottery officials will head to the top of the Empire State for the one-time drawing - part of a tie-i
Nov 8, 2005, 7:27 am - Lottery News

Pennsylvania Lottery Chosen to Host 2008 International ConferenceNews Story
Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell Thursday announced that the Pennsylvania Lottery has been selected to host the annual conference and trade show for the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) in September 2008.The conference will be held in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania has the finest lottery operation in the country, and this conference will give us a chance to showcase its many successes while giving visitors a glimpse of the beauty and vitality of Pennsylvani
Sep 30, 2005, 9:27 am - Lottery News

Oklahoma Gov. To Reveal Design Of Lottery TicketsNews Story
Oklahomans will soon get a sneak peek at the state's first lottery ticket.Governor Brad Henry and Jim Scroggins, executive director of the Oklahoma Lottery, will unveil poster-size facsimiles of the first scratch-off tickets on Monday.Henry says Oklahomans are excited about kicking off the lottery and raising money for education.Meanwhile, members of the Oklahoma Lottery Commission say they're breathing easier now that it's almost certain instant lottery tickets will go on sale as scheduled on O
Sep 29, 2005, 7:51 am - Lottery News

Tenn's Paul to be honored by lottery industryNews Story
Tennessee lottery president Rebecca Paul was inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame Tuesday. Paul is one of 11 people slated for induction during the 2005 International Lottery and Gaming Expo being held through Thursday in Las Vegas. The awards are made by the Public Gaming Research Institute.Paul was hired in 2003 to start Tennessee's state lottery. It was the fourth state lottery she has headed and the third she has launched. We are privileged to have Rebecca at the helm of our educa
Jul 12, 2005, 11:33 pm - Lottery News

Wisconsin Lottery lost $212,000 in Super Bowl drawingNews Story
The Wisconsin Lottery lost $212,000 after it pulled out of a special drawing offering tickets and travel to the 2004 Super Bowl.The drawing was organized by a group that included NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann, according to an audit released Wednesday.Wisconsin Lottery spokesman Andrew Bohage said the state has considered legal action to recoup the money it lost after the NFL objected to the drawing. But he said lottery officials have held back because they are unsure if a suit would succeed. We r
May 12, 2005, 11:09 am - Lottery News

California Lottery to consider multi-state gameNews Story
In the California Lottery commission meeting next week, lottery staffers will present a report to the commission about the potential for California to join a multi-state lottery game.The will be the first presentation of this kind to the commission. The group giving the presentation has not publicly revealed the content of their presentation.The presentation will be made by employees of the California Lottery, and will not include presentations from the multi-state gaming groups, such as MUSL (
Feb 2, 2005, 12:23 pm - Lottery News

Mass. Lottery sponsors Red Sox trophy tourNews Story
The most traveled trophy in the history of New England sports now has an official sponsor.The Red Sox and the Massachusetts State Lottery held a press conference at Fenway Park on Tuesday to announce a partnership in which the Lottery will be the presenting sponsor of the World Series Trophy tour.Ever since making history by winning their first World Series championship in 86 years, the Red Sox have been glad to share their success with the entire region of New England, not to mention various ot
Jan 5, 2005, 9:50 am - Lottery News

Illinois Lottery's founder rememberedNews Story
The man, who represented Rockford in Springfield for 28 years, has a highway and a building named after him, is also known as the founder of the Illinois Lottery.As the Illinois Lottery turns 30, Zeke Giorgi's family remembers.Over the last 30 years, the Father of the Lottery has made a lot of people millionaires. He'd always joke about it, I never hear from any of the millionaires, says Giorgi's daughter Barbara Vella.Giorgi introduced Illinois to the lottery back in 1974, and tickets have b
Sep 14, 2004, 7:48 am - Lottery News