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Winning numbers chosen in Delaware Lottery's first raffleReply
I don't see anything unusual about it. That's about the same percentage of profits they make in the other games. El Gordo is unusual because it returns 70% of the money in prizes, but 50% is common for USA lotteries, regardless of game. Cash Only always complains about NY's 40% return. What's different about the raffle is not the state's profit, it's your odds of winning a million dollars (much better odds in a raffle game). (In Delaware, it's a better shot at winning $250,000.)
Jan 2, 2007, 12:12 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Winning Powerball lottery ticket sold in Raytown, Mo.Reply
Missouri is unusual among MUSL members in that winners have 60 days from the DRAWING in which to choose cash or annuity.
Nov 3, 2005, 2:04 pm - CASH Only - Lottery News

Burglar Has Lotto FeverNews Story
Columbus, Georgia police are talking about an unusual late-night break-in at a convenience store -- unusual because of what was taken.Officers say someone broke through a glass door around 2:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Citgo station on Veterans Parkway at River Road. But all he stole was a machine for printing lottery tickets, and two rolls of scratch-off tickets valued at $600. Trouble was, a getaway driver reportedly drove away, leaving the burglar behind.Police chased down and arrested a possible
Aug 19, 2003, 4:07 am - Todd - Lottery News

Illinois woman wins $1 million on lottery ticket given to her by another gas station customerReply
Retailers will normally not make you buy a ticket that you don't want, even when the ticket is exactly what you asked for, such as a QP. It's not unusual for people to decide they don't like the numbers they got and decline the ticket, but if you've paid for it giving it to somebody else is unusual. I suppose some people would think the ticket is bad luck for some reason, and think that getting rid of it improves their chances. Whatever the reason, it sounds like they wanted to get rid of it
May 5, 2024, 11:54 pm - KY Floyd - Lottery News

Ireland National Lottery to propose must-win jackpot drawsNews Story
Debate about forcing a jackpot win heats up as Lotto jackpot continues to roll beyond six months By Kate Northrop Executives at Premier Lotteries Ireland, the operator of the Ireland National Lottery, are in talks about enacting regulations that would require a drawing for a capped jackpot to produce a winner after a certain number of rollovers. After an Irish politician called for an audit of the Lottery's machinations , suggesting that there may be some flaws in the operation of
Dec 15, 2021, 1:19 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Colorado Lottery investigates 21-time prize winnerReply
In response to myturn: It didn't sound like he was being drug through the mud. We know that this gentlemen didn't scam the system, said Colorado Lottery Deputy Director Tom Kitts. It was just an unusual occurance, said Kitts. My best guess is this gentlemen and his family probably play quite a bit... there's been an incredible streak of luck here as well. Looks like you might want to read the story again. Doesn't sound like the lottery suspects him of anything. Just unusual that he has wo
Jan 8, 2009, 11:00 am - murph1226 - Lottery News

Charlotte wants limits on N.C. lottery salesNews Story
Charlotte leaders have asked North Carolina's new lottery commission to approve unusual rules that would limit ticket sales in fragile neighborhoods.In a letter sent to commission members, city attorney Mac McCarley asked them to get feedback from local governments before determining whether ticket outlets are appropriate in certain areas.He also asked that lottery outlets be at least 50 feet from a church or school. We don't want any business to become a magnet for trouble in the neighborhood
Oct 26, 2005, 12:33 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Three Calgary friends claim $50M lottery prize after 17 years playing togetherReply
A tight knit group of people working in a store is very unusual. Not hundreds but 160.00-180.00 a month your crew was pumping into it.
Feb 26, 2024, 8:32 pm - billybucks - Lottery News

$2 billion Powerball lottery winner buys $25.5 million Hollywood Hills mansionReply
Just FYI for non-Californians commenting, homes like this in this area are not always owner-occupied. They can be rented out for high five-figures at least. Renting a mansion is not at all unusual in the LA area.
Mar 9, 2023, 6:11 pm - cottoneyedjoe - Lottery News

California man claims winning $2.04 billion Powerball lottery ticket was stolen from himReply
Some of the video in stores may be poor quality. It would not be that unusual to want to hold or steal a ticket before a drawing hoping to win a little money. I am a skeptical attorney always. Lol
Feb 26, 2023, 12:25 pm - Artist77 - Lottery News