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US Man Sues Lottery After Being Told $340M Win Is Error
USA - A Washington DC man who believed he hit the $340 million Powerball jackpot faced disappointment when his claim was denied by the DC lottery, alleging his numbers were mistakenly published.
U.S. Lottery Player Wins $1.58BN Jackpot
U.S. Lottery Player Wins $1.58BN Jackpot
USA - A winning ticket in Florida has matched every number to win the $1.58 billion Mega Millions Lottery jackpot. It's the third largest in U.S history.
Gaming Board seeks best possible approach to national lottery
The Gaming Board is conducting a feasibility study to determine the best approach to a national lottery in the country.
Lottery foes in Arkansas make little progress
Lottery foes in Arkansas make little progress
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Nearly a year after tickets went on sale, opponents of Arkansas' lottery say they're no longer trying to reopen the debate over whether the state-run games are a good thing. Instead, they're trying to slow down the lottery's growth.
They admit even that is proving to be a challenge, if not downright impossible.
"I don't believe we've slowed it down at all," said Jerry Cox, p...
Autoworkers share $25m lottery win
Autoworkers share $25m lottery win
The Ohio man who bought a lucky Powerball ticket for himself and co-workers at a Detroit auto plant says learning they won was literally like a dream.
William Shanteau of Curtice (KUR'-tis) and 13 other Chrysler employees, who all live in Michigan, share one of two winning tickets in a $96.9 million Powerball drawing from last week
National lottery still an option for Bahamas
National lottery still an option for Bahamas
WHILE the Gaming Board is still considering options for a national lottery, a recommendation on a way forward has not yet been made, Tourism Minister Dionisio D'Aguilar said yesterday.
Changes to Gaming Act could make way for nat’l lottery
Amendments to the Gaming Act will expand the definition of what is considered a “numbers game” and could make way for a national lottery, Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said yesterday...
Having my student debts paid off was like winning the lottery
A BAHAMIAN student is among the Morehouse College graduating class of 2019, whose college debts will be paid off by billionaire Robert F Smith. Mr Smith made the pledge during his commencement speech at the college's graduation on Sunday...
Eyeing a national lottery
Eyeing a national lottery
Speaking at a rally on April 29, 2017, Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis urged voters to reject the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) for failing to abide by the will of the people as expressed in the January 28, 2013 gambling referendum. Referring [...]
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DPM: Govt has looked into a national lottery
DPM: Govt has looked into a national lottery
The government has been looking at the option of creating a national lottery, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said Friday, adding that a decision on this kind of economic stimulus is a long way away. Turnquest made the revelation during a [...]
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