Mega Millions, Powerball talk about cross-selling tickets with potential for national lotteryOctober 13th, 2009 Lotteries discuss cross-selling, national gameDES MOINES, Iowa — The nation's two biggest lottery games are talking about cross-selling tickets in U.S. lottery jurisdictions with the potential for a national lottery, the head of a lottery association said Tuesday.
Former radio exec who embezzled to buy lottery tickets learns he won before he pleads guiltyOctober 2nd, 2009 Man wins lottery prize during embezzlement caseGIRARD, Kan. — A former Kansas radio executive who admitted that he embezzled to support an addiction to scratch-off lottery tickets won a $96,000 lottery prize.
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.
Jackpot! SC lottery says Powerball winner coming forward to claim $259.9 million prizeAugust 25th, 2009 SC winner of $260M Powerball prize coming forwardCOLUMBIA, S.C. — The world will soon find out who bought the winning ticket in last week's $260 million Powerball drawing.
And the winner is ... a SC retiree who's now $259.9 million richer, thanks to PowerballAugust 25th, 2009 SC retiree: $260M Powerball prize won't change meCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A retired South Carolina state employee who spent two bucks on the lottery was all smiles Tuesday as he claimed a $260 million Powerball jackpot.
Jackpot! SC Powerball ticket wins $259.9 million prize; winner has not come forwardAugust 20th, 2009 SC Powerball ticket wins $259.9 million jackpotCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in South Carolina is a whole lot richer.
SC Powerball ticket matches numbers for $260M jackpot; winner has not come forwardAugust 20th, 2009 SC Powerball ticket has match for $260M jackpotCOLUMBIA, S.C. — The economic crunch has drastically improved for one lucky Powerball player who bought a ticket in South Carolina.
Hallelujah! Michigan church with 25 members wins $70,000 in the lotteryAugust 14th, 2009 Hallelujah! Mich. church wins $70,000 in lotteryHASLETT, Mich.
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.
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.
Calif. man working 3 jobs to support family wins $39 million lotteryJune 27th, 2009 Calif. man working 3 jobs wins $39M lotterySANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A man who works three jobs to support his family — including one as a limousine driver — has won a $39 million jackpot in California's SuperLotto Plus.
Georgia man wins big lottery prizes twice in a week, including $777,777 prizeJune 22nd, 2009 Georgia man wins big lottery prizes twice in weekAUGUSTA, Ga. — A 62-year-old man struck it big twice in the Georgia Lottery.
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.
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.