Bulgaria launches probe as winning lottery numbers repeatedSeptember 17th, 2009 Bulgaria probes repeat of lottery numbersSOFIA, Bulgaria — Authorities have launched an investigation after the same winning numbers were produced on two consecutive draws of Bulgaria's national lottery. Sport Minister Svilen Neikov ordered the probe after the numbers 4, 15, 23, 24, 35 and 42 were selected by a machine — in a different order — on two consecutive weeks in draws which are televised live.
Luxury Cancun hotel offers guests opportunity to help MayansSeptember 15th, 2009 MEXICO CITY - A luxury hotel in the Mexican Caribbean resort city of Cancun is offering guests the opportunity to help poor Mayan communities in Quintana Roo state during their vacations. The "Lazos Mayas" (Maya Ties) project seeks to expand a volunteer programme to guests, who "each day show more interest in becoming involved in the destinations they visit", said representatives of the Ritz-Carlton Cancun Hotel, one of the most luxurious properties in the Mexican Caribbean.
Kansas man wins lottery for second time since September, plans to save winnings for retirementAugust 10th, 2009 Kansas man wins lottery for second time in a yearWICHITA, Kan. —Edward Williams is the definition of lucky after winning the lottery for a second time in less than a year.
Kansas man wins over $896,000, his second big win in the lottery this yearAugust 8th, 2009 Kansas man wins big in lottery for 2nd time in '09WICHITA, Kan. —Edward Williams is the definition of lucky after winning the lottery for a second time in a year.
Luxury San Diego resort offers $19 room _ minus bed, lights or toilet paperAugust 7th, 2009 Luxury resort offers $19 room _ minus bedSAN DIEGO —A luxury resort in San Diego is offering rooms for $19 a night — if you don't mind sleeping in a tent. The Rancho Bernardo Inn boasts three pools, a spa and golf course.
NCAA, other leagues say Delaware officials are trying to delay ruling on sports bettingAugust 4th, 2009 Leagues seek ruling on sports betting in Del.DOVER, Del. — Delaware officials are trying to delay a decision that might stop a sports betting lottery from kicking off in September, an attorney said in court papers Monday.
West Virginia's Greenbrier planning to open casino by fallJuly 20th, 2009 W.Va.'s Greenbrier planning to open casino by fallCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Greenbrier's new owner says he plans to open a small casino at the four-star southern West Virginia resort by fall, and he wants the dice rolling and cards being dealt at a full-scale gambling operation by April 1.
W.Va. Lottery player still on a roll, wins 9th prize of $7,000 with instant ticketJuly 11th, 2009 WVa Lottery player still on a roll, wins 9th prizeCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Brenda Bailey is still on a roll.
W.Va. Lottery player wins 9th big lottery prize, this time $7,000 in the Gem 7s instant gameJuly 10th, 2009 W.Va. woman wins her 9th big lottery prizeCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Brenda Bailey is still on a roll.
Atlantic City's Trump Taj to halt table games during slain worker's memorial serviceJune 2nd, 2009 NJ casino halts table games to honor slain workerATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — An Atlantic City casino is shutting down its table games for part of the day to honor the memory of a slain worker.
W.Va. company moves to buy The Greenbrier; owner says he'll seek bankruptcy dismissalMay 9th, 2009 WVa company moves to buy The Greenbrier resortCHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia company has acquired The Greenbrier and plans to ask a bankruptcy court to dismiss the resort's case.
W.Va. firm stakes claim to fabled Greenbrier resort; Marriott says it had contract 1stMay 8th, 2009 Marriott vs. W.Va. firm for Greenbrier controlCHARLESTON, W.Va.
Lady Luck: W.Va. woman wins 5 lottery cash prizes since September, including $100,000May 6th, 2009 Lady Luck: W.Va. woman wins 5 lottery cash prizesCHARLESTON, W.Va.
Unions approve contracts with The Greenbrier in W.Va.; bankruptcy court must OK itMay 1st, 2009 Unions ratify agreements with WVa resortCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Unions representing more than 1,100 workers at The Greenbrier have ratified new contract agreements that freeze wages and were viewed as key to the southeastern West Virginia resort's pending sale.
NY Lottery: Mega Millions states consider selling Powerball tickets to increase revenueApril 22nd, 2009 NY lottery considers selling Powerball ticketsALBANY, N.Y. — The New York lottery hopes to start selling Powerball lottery tickets to boost revenue for the cash-strapped state.