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Lottery scam takes massive hit – 19, including cop, taken into custody
Inspector Dahlia Garrick , head of the Corporate Communications Unit of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, speaks with members of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency, while the unit’s liaison officer, Superintendent of Police Kevin Watson , looks on following an operation in Greenwood, St James, which resulted in several men being taken into custody. The infamous lottery scam took a massive hit yesterday, with 19 people, including a policeman and seven women, taken into custody and more than $1.8 million in Jamaican currency seized.
Lottery scam takes massive hit – 19, including cop, taken into custody
Inspector Dahlia Garrick , head of the Corporate Communications Unit of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, speaks with members of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency, while the unit’s liaison officer, Superintendent of Police Kevin Watson , looks on following an operation in Greenwood, St James, which resulted in several men being taken into custody. The infamous lottery scam took a massive hit yesterday, with 19 people, including a policeman and seven women, taken into custody and more than $1.8 million in Jamaican currency seized.
Lottery bosses apologise for massive error with A 19m draw
Instead of announcing that stars 5 and 8 had been drawn, the lottery said 5 and 6 had been drawn. It was good news for one player, however, after he discovered he had won a whopping A 5.80 rather than A 3.20.
Post Road Liquors Sells $50,000 Lottery Ticket
A business in Havre de Grace sold a $50,000 winning ticket on Tuesday night, according to Maryland Lottery officials. The Bonus Match 5 ticket has the numbers 2, 8, 9, 19 and 30, with a Bonus Ball of number 34. Post Road Liquors at 1123 Revolution Street in Havre de Grace sold the ticket, so it will receive $500, officials reported.
Post Road Liquors Sells $50,000 Lottery Ticket
A business in Havre de Grace sold a $50,000 winning ticket on Tuesday night, according to Maryland Lottery officials. The Bonus Match 5 ticket has the numbers 2, 8, 9, 19 and 30, with a Bonus Ball of number 34. Post Road Liquors at 1123 Revolution Street in Havre de Grace sold the ticket, so it will receive $500, officials reported.
No dice for state lottery proposal in Mississippi, senator says
Plans to create a state lottery in Mississippi will likely end up dead on arrival in the state Senate.
On Tuesday, the Mississippi House voted 83-37 in favor of including lottery in the Senate Bill 2541, which was originally aimed at setting rules for online fantasy sports contests.
Rep. Tommy Reynolds, D-Charleston, was responsible for adding lottery in the proposed legislation. in the amendment, Reynolds proposed to authorize the Mississippi Gaming Commission “to establish a lottery in Mississippi,” with half of the proceeds going to public education needs of the state and the other half for county and city road improvements.
Reynolds was quoted by the Sun Herald admitting that he’s not a fan of gambling, but if it’s going to happen anyway, then all of the proceeds should go to the state’s coffers.
Cambridge News published National Lottery: winning Lotto numbers for Wednesday, March 30
Tonight’s National Lottery numbers have been drawn so it’s time to check your ticket to see if you’ve won the estimated A 29.8 million jackpot. 5, 12, 43, 51, 53, 57 with bonus ball 28 .
Cambridge News published National Lottery: winning Lotto numbers for Wednesday, March 30
Tonight’s National Lottery numbers have been drawn so it’s time to check your ticket to see if you’ve won the estimated A 29.8 million jackpot. 5, 12, 43, 51, 53, 57 with bonus ball 28 .
Eight people from Stevens Point area share $50,000 lottery prize
Their jointly owned ticket matched four numbers plus the Powerball in the Jan. 13 drawing when the prize for matching all six numbers was $1.5 billion. Five of the winners were from Stevens Point, two were from Plover and one was from Custer, lottery officials said in a statement.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Georgia FIVE Midday' game
Winning numbers drawn in ‘Georgia FIVE Midday’ game
Lottery Ticket Scam Reported in Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy, NJ – Police in Perth Amboy are warning that several residents there have been approached on the street as part of a lottery scam. Victims in these cases are normally Hispanic and the suspects are male and female Hispanics, police said.
Lottery Ticket Scam Reported in Perth Amboy
Police in Perth Amboy are warning that several residents there have been approached on the street as part of a lottery scam. Victims in these cases are normally Hispanic and the suspects are male and female Hispanics, police said.
Custer Resident Claims $50,000 Powerball Prizea
A Custer resident has claimed a $50,000 Powerball prize that he won last week. South Dakota lottery officials say Ray McLaughlin has claimed the winning ticket from Wednesday’s drawing.
Custer Resident Claims $50,000 Powerball Prizea
A Custer resident has claimed a $50,000 Powerball prize that he won last week. South Dakota lottery officials say Ray McLaughlin has claimed the winning ticket from Wednesday’s drawing.
Mississippi lawmakers take first steps to create state lottery
It’s time to give the people what they want and they want a lottery, one Mississippi lawmaker said Tuesday on the House floor.Legislation, Starting a Lottery, Mississippi
Vietnam veteran wins $100,000 lottery prize
According to a news release from the NC Education Lottery, Purvis, a Vietnam veteran, was visiting with his family Saturday when he decided to buy the ticket. He couldn’t believe his good luck when he scratched it.
5 ways to spot a lottery scam
These scams, commonly referred to as the “advance fee,” “lottery” or “sweepstake” scam, involve fraudsters issuing counterfeit checks and fake award letters to consumers who have allegedly won a lottery or sweepstake raffle. The consumer, who most likely never entered the alleged drawing, is issued a check worth more than the amount owed and instructed to pay taxes and fees before receiving their lump sum payment.
Illinois lottery online services to continue
Illinois’ Internet and mobile app pilot program for lottery sales expired last week, but lottery officials are continuing the program anyway. State Rep. Ed Sullivan sponsored legislation that would make the program permanent, but the bill has not made it out of committee in the House.
Retailers busted rigging lottery game in Connecticut
At least two lottery retailers in Connecticut are facing charges after authorities said they manipulated the 5 Card Cash lottery game, local media reported.
Back in November, the state’s Department of Consumer Protection shut down the 5 Card Cash game after officials noticed that there were way too many instant winning tickets that were printed by the winning machines, according to the Hartford Courant.
An ensuing investigation resulted in last week’s arrest of six people, who were either owners or employees of the convenience stores involved in the scheme. Of the six, two men—Vikas Patel, 32, and Pravnav Patel, 32—were each charged with three felony counts of first-degree larceny, first-degree computer crimes and rigging a game, according to the report.
Charges for several other lottery dealers are expected to follow.