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Prosecutor wants Bigfoot hunt left out of lottery fixing trial

A group of state lotteries is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a jackpot winner who argues he was shortchanged by millions of dollars because the prior drawing was rigged. In court documents this week, the Multi-State Lottery Association argued that Webster City, Iowa, resident Larry Dawson doesn’t have standing because his “claimed injury is merely speculative and hypothetical.”

Parking garage attendant wins lottery, immediately quits job

A New York City parking garage attendant hit the lottery jackpot, promptly quit his job, and now plans to hire his very own chauffeur. Gregory Velez said he’ll be enjoying life on Easy Street after accepting a lump sum $4.63 million after taxes Thursday from the New York Lottery, after nailing all six numbers in a Cash4Life drawing.

Parking garage attendant wins lottery, immediately quits job

A New York City parking garage attendant hit the lottery jackpot, promptly quit his job, and now plans to hire his very own chauffeur. Gregory Velez said he’ll be enjoying life on Easy Street after accepting a lump sum $4.63 million after taxes Thursday from the New York Lottery, after nailing all six numbers in a Cash4Life drawing.

MUSL seeks to dismiss lawsuit over rigged jackpot

A group of state lotteries has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a jackpot winner who argues he was shortchanged by millions of dollars because the prior drawing was rigged by one of its employees.Insider Buzz, Legal, Iowa, Hot Lotto, Scandal, Technology, Computerized Drawings, Fraud, Crime, Multi-State Game, Lawsuit

Broadway's Tuck Everlasting Sets Digital Lottery, Rush Policies

TUCK EVERLASTING,the new musical based on Natalie Babbitt’s beloved best-selling novel of the same name, begins previews tonight, Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Broadhurst Theatre .With direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw , Tuck Everlasting will officially open on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. The Tuck Everlasting digital lottery will be powered by Shubert Tickets through the new Telecharge Digital Lottery platform, which provides theatre-goers wide access to affordable tickets through multiple social networks.

Broadway's Tuck Everlasting Sets Digital Lottery, Rush Policies

TUCK EVERLASTING,the new musical based on Natalie Babbitt’s beloved best-selling novel of the same name, begins previews tonight, Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Broadhurst Theatre .With direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw , Tuck Everlasting will officially open on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. The Tuck Everlasting digital lottery will be powered by Shubert Tickets through the new Telecharge Digital Lottery platform, which provides theatre-goers wide access to affordable tickets through multiple social networks.

3 South Floridians claim $2.5M winnings from Florida Lottery games

Two people from South Florida claimed prizes of $1 million and a third claimed a $550,000 prize from Florida Lottery games this week, officials announced. Sian Pessoa, 33, of Miramar claimed a $1 million prize for the $10,000,000 Florida Cash scratch-off ticket that was purchased from Stop ‘N Go, 6337 Miramar Parkway.

3 South Floridians claim $2.5M winnings from Florida Lottery games

Two people from South Florida claimed prizes of $1 million and a third claimed a $550,000 prize from Florida Lottery games this week, officials announced. Sian Pessoa, 33, of Miramar claimed a $1 million prize for the $10,000,000 Florida Cash scratch-off ticket that was purchased from Stop ‘N Go, 6337 Miramar Parkway.

Rockland County siblings split $1 million Powerball prize

Five Rockland County siblings are splitting the winnings of a $1 million Powerball prize from a drawing earlier this year. The Journal News reports the brothers and sisters from Haverstraw and Stony Point have been taking turns buying lottery tickets every week and are now splitting the winnings from a drawing in January.

Rockland County siblings split $1 million Powerball prize

Five Rockland County siblings are splitting the winnings of a $1 million Powerball prize from a drawing earlier this year. The Journal News reports the brothers and sisters from Haverstraw and Stony Point have been taking turns buying lottery tickets every week and are now splitting the winnings from a drawing in January.

Lottery group seeks to dismiss lawsuit over rigged jackpot

A group of state lotteries has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a jackpot winner who argues he was shortchanged by millions of dollars because the prior drawing was rigged by one of its employees. In court documents filed this week, the Multi-State Lottery Association argued that Iowa resident Larry Dawson does not have legal standing to sue because his “claimed injury is merely speculative and hypothetical, and therefore cannot be redressed.”