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Online Lottery News
Indian State Bans Online Lotteries
23 Feb 2005
nternational News Brief: Kerala Cabinet today approved a bill to ban online lotteries by bringing them under the purview of the Gambling Act and another bill to fix high tax on paper lotteries.
Online Lottery Sales Pushed
14 Feb 2005
ews Brief: A Senate Democrat and group of influential backers are urging Illinois’ Governor Blagojevich's administration to allow online lottery sales, which could generate as much as $100 million annually for the state's cash-starved public school system.
Lotto 6/49 Jackpot Reaches $24 Million
2 Feb 2005
Canada’s Lotto 6/49 continues to offer bigger
jackpots more often, and tonight's draw is estimated at $24 million.
Georgia Lottery Launches New Instant Game
1 Feb 2005
News Brief: The Georgia Lottery Corp. has started a new instant game called $100 Million Cash Spectacular, which will have the highest payout percentage in GLC history and will be promoted by part of the ownership of Atlanta Spirit LLC.
Manitoba VLTs to Go Bilingual
1 Feb 2005
News Brief: Manitoba's lotteries minister says about 10 per cent of the province's 5,300 video lottery terminals may go bilingual as early as this year.
$14 Million Lottery Jackpot Expires
1 Feb 2005
A full year after the initial drawing on
January 31, 2004, the largest unclaimed jackpot in Illinois Lottery history
officially expired last night at 12 midnight.
Pennsylvania Ticket Wins $26.4 Million Powerball Jackpot
24 Jan 2005
One lucky player in Pennsylvania
matched all 6 numbers Saturday and walked away with the $26.4 million jackpot.
Quit Work to Collect Lotto Win of €1.35m
18 Jan 2005
International News Brief: A lucky Irish man quit work yesterday to pick up a cheque for a lottery win worth more than €1 million.
Euro Gaming Ltd. joins iGGBA
11 Jan 2005
iGGBA is delighted to announce that Euro Gaming Ltd. has joined its ranks to become its most recent member.
Looking at the Coming Year
5 Jan 2005
As an industry, Michigan's twenty casinos, seven racetracks and thousands of Lottery outlets provide huge numbers of direct jobs to those who have…
GTECH, Washington Lottery Receives Award
17 Dec 2004
GTECH Holdings Corporation was recognized for its work with Washington's Lottery and Safeway at the Governor's Awards for Quality and Performance on November 29 at St. Martin's Worthington Center in Lacey, Washington.
Powerball Jackpot Grows
16 Dec 2004
No one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing. Now the Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $23 million.
GTECH Chosen for Missouri Online Lottery Contract
16 Dec 2004
GTECH Corporation was chosen by the State of Missouri to provide a new online lottery central system, terminals, and ongoing services under a proposed seven-year integrated services contract.
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $25 Million
15 Dec 2004
Mega Millions is growing and providing excitement for players in the eleven states across the country where Mega Millions is played.
Powerball Jackpot Rises to $14 Million
13 Dec 2004
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $14 million.
Mega Millions Jackpot Raised to $17 Million
13 Dec 2004
There was no jackpot winner, so the Mega Millions jackpot is on the move and estimated at $17 million for the Tuesday, December 14, 2004 drawing.
$171 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Pennsylvania
9 Dec 2004
Some lucky Powerball player from Pennsylvania has more than $171 million extra to help with shopping this holiday season.
Additional Casinos Could Drain Money from Lottery Games
6 Dec 2004
The president of the Iowa Lottery said expanding the number of casinos in the state could hurt the sale of lottery tickets, reducing the amount of money going to state programs.
Higher ginko biloba dosage needed for yours truly
6 Dec 2004
Mark Pilarski explains the difference between a loose and aggressive player, clarifies his explanation of how a lottery pays its winners and answers a question about his Jacks or Better video poker strategy cards.
Powerball Jackpot Up to $145 Million
2 Dec 2004
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $145 million.
Lottery President's Pay Cut
1 Dec 2004
Tennessee Lottery President Rebecca Paul will take a pay cut next year.
Technicians Hustle to Fix Nebraska Lottery Machines
1 Dec 2004
As the $127 million Powerball drawing looms, technicians are hustling to fix the state's 950 lottery machines.
Minnesota Lottery Director Outlines Goals
26 Nov 2004
Minnesota's new lottery director said the state will need to introduce a new lottery product if the lottery hopes to meet its revenue goals.
UK Town May Get Own Lottery
25 Nov 2004
International News Brief: Newmarket could hit the jackpot by having its own lottery.
Apples and odds
19 Nov 2004
Mark Pilarski explains what the term "odds" means and clarifies the variations in lottery payoffs.
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