Powerball Grows to $27 Million The Powerball jackpot continues to grow. Even though the grand prize was not hit Saturday evening, 422,568 players across the nation won a total of more than $4.4 million in prizes in America's favorite Game. | Sunday, February 04, 2007 04:51 AM EST |
Doubts arise over Perry's plan to privatize Texas lottery AUSTIN – Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle raised doubts Friday about Gov. Rick Perry's proposal to privatize the Texas lottery, saying the state shouldn't sell off assets to meet basic budget needs. | Saturday, February 03, 2007 01:55 AM EST |
Mega Millions jackpot increases to $77 million ATLANTA - The jackpot in the multi-state Mega Millions lottery drawing grew to $77 million Friday. | Saturday, February 03, 2007 01:44 AM EST |
Big jackpot follows heartbreaking news for upstate man NAPLES, N.Y. In December, Wayne Schenk was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. | Thursday, February 01, 2007 03:15 PM EST |
Lottery chief hopes new games boost sales CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The head of the state's lottery said he hopes to spur sales this spring by adding two new games and a new wrinkle to an existing one. | Thursday, February 01, 2007 03:13 PM EST |
Powerball jackpot grows to $20 million The Powerball jackpot continues to move upward. Even though the grand prize was not hit Wednesday evening, 397,286 players across the nation won a total of more than $3.4 million in prizes in America's favorite Game. | Thursday, February 01, 2007 03:12 PM EST |
Couple win the lottery - twice Carson City, Nevada - A couple from Nevada who won R71 000 on the lottery decided to buy another ticket with their winnings - and ended up winning nearly R114-million. | Thursday, February 01, 2007 10:35 AM EST |