Ohio Lottery Moves Towards Privatization

Posted on September 2nd, 2010

Way back in 1973 Ohio voters approved the creation of the Ohio Lottery Commission. The first Ohio lottery game was launched 1974 and was an instant hit with Ohio lottery players. Thanks to an agreement reached in 2010 Ohio now sells both Powerball and Mega Millions lottery tickets. In 1979 the Ohio lottery offered players [...]

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Camelot and GTECH Finalists For Illinois Lottery Contract

Posted on August 31st, 2010

State lotteries provide governments with much needed funds for a variety of programs. Lottery generated revenues are used for education, social programs, and infrastructure projects. During these lean economic times many states are trying to increase lottery ticket sales and manage their lotteries more efficiently.  Like many other government agencies many state lotteries are burdened [...]

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Real Lottery Luck !

Posted on August 27th, 2010

Some people seem to have all the luck! Last month a Las Vegas resident scored her fourth multimillion dollar lottery win. A former math teacher, she will not divulge her winning formula. Joan Ginther is the only person ever to win four Texas lottery jackpots. Ginther’s combined lottery wins total $19 million dollars and her [...]

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