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Mega Millions jackpot increases to $90 millionNews Story
The jackpot in the multi-state Mega Millions lottery grew to $90 million Saturday.None of the tickets sold for Friday's $75 million drawing matched all five lotto numbers and the Mega Ball. The next drawing will be Tuesday.There were seven second-prize winners from Friday night's drawing, matching all five lotto numbers but not the Mega Ball number to win $175,000 each. Those winners were in New Jersey (2), Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan (2), and New York.Also, 35 players matched four of the
Apr 5, 2004, 6:43 am - Lottery News

Record Mega Millions lottery jackpot claimed by retired truck driverNews Story
Retired truck driver J.R. Triplett is on Easy Street: He stepped forward Thursday to claim a $239 million lottery prize, the second-biggest undivided jackpot in U.S. history.Twirling a toothpick in his mouth and holding his wife's hand, Triplett said the prize was no big thing to me and gave assurances he would spend it wisely. His wife, Peggy, vowed to shop till I drop. Triplett, a regular lottery player, said the ticket was one of five he bought at a convenience store not far from his Winch
Apr 1, 2004, 2:19 pm - Lottery News

Virginia hoping the joke's not on themNews Story
It's either an April Fools' joke for the annals or the beginning of an incredibly moneyed life for the nation's newest multimillionaire.Virginia Lottery officials said yesterday that they believe that the winner of last month's $239 million prize has finally, through a lawyer, come forward and is expected to provide the winning Mega Millions ticket for confirmation today.Lottery officials, who learned Feb. 20 that an individual purchased the single winning ticket at the Red Apple convenience sto
Apr 1, 2004, 5:15 am - Lottery News

Mega Millions Winners to Claim $239 Million Jackpot ThursdayNews Story
Virginia Lottery will announce multiple winners of the record $239 million jackpotThe winners of a $239 million Mega Millions jackpot have come forward more than a month after the winning ticket was sold, the Virginia Lottery said Wednesday.Lottery spokesman Ed Scarborough said the winners' names and other details would not be revealed until a news conference at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond.The $239 million jackpot is the world's second-largest single-ticket lot
Mar 31, 2004, 10:10 pm - Lottery News

Mega Millions jackpot still growing: $75 millionNews Story
The jackpot in the multi-state Mega Millions lottery grew to $75 million Wednesday.None of the tickets sold for Tuesday's $63 million drawing matched all five lotto numbers and the Mega Ball. The next drawing will be Friday.There were eight second-prize winners from Tuesday night's drawing. Those ticket were sold in New Jersey (2), Georgia, Michigan, New York (2), and Washington (2).Twenty-nine players matched four of the five lotto numbers, plus the Mega Ball number. Those tickets are each w
Mar 31, 2004, 4:52 am - Lottery News

Mega Millions jackpot increases to $63 millionNews Story
The jackpot in the multi-state Mega Millions lottery grew to $63 million Saturday.None of the tickets sold for Friday's $53 million drawing matched all five lotto numbers and the Mega Ball. The next drawing will be Tuesday.There were five second-prize winners from Friday night's drawing, matching all five lotto numbers but not the Mega Ball number to win $175,000 each. Those tickets were sold in New Jersey, Georgia, New York, Ohio, and Virginia.39 players matched four of the five lotto numbers,
Mar 29, 2004, 4:50 am - Lottery News

Mega Millions lottery jackpot increases to $53 millionNews Story
The jackpot in the multi-state Mega Millions lottery grew to $53 million Wednesday.None of the tickets sold for Tuesday's $43 million drawing matched all five lotto numbers and the Mega Ball. The next drawing will be Friday.There were six second-prize winners from Tuesday night's drawing. Those winners were from New Jersey (2), Massachusetts, New York, Texas, and Washington.Twenty players matched four of the five lotto numbers, plus the Mega Ball number. Those tickets are each worth $5,000.The
Mar 24, 2004, 4:35 am - Lottery News

New Web site calls on lottery directors to add MegaplierNews Story
A lottery Web site was opened Saturday calling for the eleven Mega Millions state lottery directors to add the Megaplier feature to the game in all Mega Millions states.Currently, the Megaplier feature is only available to Texas players.According to the Web site, Megaplier.com, the Megaplier costs $1 per play board, and gives the player a chance to multiply all non-jackpot Mega Millions prizes by up to four times.Powerball multi-state lottery players have had this option for years with the Pow
Mar 22, 2004, 4:48 am - Lottery News

Mega Millions lottery jackpot climbs to $43 millionNews Story
The jackpot in the multi-state Mega Millions lottery drawing grew to $43 million Saturday.None of the tickets sold for Friday's $36 million drawing matched all five lotto numbers and the Mega Ball. The next drawing will be Tuesday.There were four second-prize winners from Friday night's drawing who will each receive $175,000 for matching all five numbers but not the Mega Ball. Those tickets were sold in Illinois (2), New York, and Virginia.Twenty-six players matched four of the five lotto numbe
Mar 22, 2004, 4:32 am - Lottery News

Mega Millions jackpot increases to $36 millionNews Story
The jackpot in the multi-state Mega Millions lottery grew to $36 million Wednesday.None of the tickets sold for Tuesday's $27 million drawing matched all five lotto numbers and the Mega Ball. The next drawing will be Friday.There were four second-prize winners from Tuesday night's drawing, each worth $175,000: 1 from New Jersey, 1 from Georgia, and 2 from New York.Twenty-four players matched four of the five lotto numbers, plus the Mega Ball number. Those tickets are each worth $5,000.The winn
Mar 17, 2004, 5:32 am - Lottery News