New York Man Donates Lottery Ticket to Church; Church Donates as well

An amazing thing has happened in Port Jefferson, New York. A man, who wishes to remain anonymous, won a large amount of money with a scratch off lottery and decided to donate it all to the True North Community Church. The church in turn has decided to donate at least twenty percent of the donation to charity. (28/08)

Port Orchard Produces Highest Lottery Sales in Washington State

An analysis group has looked over data on the Washington Lottery and found that the sales at Port Orchard are outstanding. Stores in the area have sold the most lottery tickets per resident per year than any other city in the State. (26/08)

Two Odd Lottery Wins in One Week

It is amazing to win the lottery, whether it be you, your spouse or a family member, it is usually a once in a lifetime opportunity, if that. Imagine if you and your spouse or family member won the lottery at the same time. Wouldn’t that be amazing? One couple did just that, winning the lottery on two separate tickets. (20/08)

Widow Loses Life Savings to Lottery Fraud

An international crime wave is sweeping the world in the form of the lottery. Criminals are convincing people, especially the elderly that they have won the lottery and must only turn over a small amount of money to receive their winnings. Of course the lottery is a false claim and the culprits make away with the “winners” money. One such event happened recently to an 82 year old woman in Blackburn. (18/08)

Indiana Governor Proposes Lottery to Fund Scholarships

Governor Mitch Daniels of Indiana has developed a plan that would help residents of the state go to college. The plan is called the Hoosier College Promise scholarship program and was announced by Daniels in April. (14/08)

Single Mother, Breast Cancer Survivor Wins Lottery

Forty year old, Tracy Foster won a total of £2,561,513 at the end of July in a lottery in Benfleet, Essex. Foster had used her usual numbers of 4, 26,28,32,44 and 46 when she purchased her ticket and finally won the draw. (12/08)

Pennsylvania Family Wins $42.5 Million Powerball Lottery

Barrie Edwards and his family have won a staggering amount of money, $42.5 million to be exact. Edwards is from Middletown, Pennsylvania and purchased two Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 tickets. With those two tickets, came a promotional ticket for free. Edwards did not win the large lottery prize with the tickets he purchased, but with the free ticket. After winning, Edwards and his wife decided to share the prize with their family. (08/08)

UK National Lottery is Most Successful Interactive Lottery

A lottery winner known as Mr. C from Lancashire because interactive winners can release their name, remain anonymous or release a few details with partial publicity. (06/08)

Mon that Won Lotto Got Fired

A doorman from New York City kept his job after he won the lotto recently but the Park Avenue apartment building has shown him the door. (04/08)

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