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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Gaming Giants Bidding For Illinois Lottery Contract

Posted on August 11th, 2010

Four huge gaming firms are bidding on the Illinois lottery contract and two of these gaming giants have teamed up to bid on the 10 year contract. Both firms, GTECH Corp. and Scientific Games Inc., have had contracts for instant lotto tickets and lottery equipment since 1989. GTECH, which is based in Rhode Island has [...]

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The Euro Millions Mega Jackpot

Posted on March 5th, 2009

The Euro Millions lottery is celebrating its 5th birthday by offering a Euromillions Jackpot of 85 million Pounds. ($119,975,058 USD) Unlike previous Euromillions lotto jackpots, this jackpot will rollover if there is no winner. If there is no winner the next jackpot could be truly staggering! Tickets cost 1.50 pounds ($2.11 USD) and sales are [...]

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