A week of trenching and searching by archaeologists failed to find the sunken remains of Texas Navy warship Zavala in the island’s harbor, waterfront officials said. “They did not find anything over there that appeared to be a ship,” Port of Galveston Director Michael Mierzwa said.

Six lottery players have become millionaires playing the Holiday Millionaire Raffle so far, the Kansas Lottery said in a statement Tuesday. Another raffle millionaire will be drawn this year, the lottery said.

As we’re about to begin another NFL season where millions of dollars will wagered on the games, don’t you wish sports betting were legal in New Jersey? Governor Christie not only wants sports wagering but has tried to make it happen on numerous occasions . Even NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wants sports betting.

A former lottery security official was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday for rigging a computerized Hot Lotto game in 2010 in an attempt to win a $14 million jackpot in Iowa.

A Washington, D.C. woman is taking on the Virginia Lottery after she bought a winning ticket worth $20,000 but is not getting the money. The lottery said the ticket was issued in error.

A pair of lottery winners have filed a federal lawsuit against the Illinois Lottery, which still is selling tickets despite it’s inability to pay prizes greater than $25,000 until state lawmakers pass a budget. “How the heck can they do this, and they’re still selling tickets,” said Homer Glen resident Rhonda Rasche, 48, who is still waiting for the $50,000 she won in July from a $3 scratch-off ticket.

Just 6% said they would splash out on a new motor, says a survey by UK licensed lottery site www.lottoland.co.uk . “Whilst it’s true and there are so many more essential things than the amount of money you have in the bank, it cannot be denied that having enough money to feel comfortable is important.

The Shabam numbers drawn were 02-10-14-16-24, while the Bucko numbers were 14-18-23-35-40. Keno numbers drawn on Tuesday were 05-08-10-14-15, 16-17-23-25-28, 33-39-42-46-50 and 51-59-60-64-68.

On Aug. 22, Newman purchased a $2 scratch-off ticket that matched the number 16, making it worth $20,000. Lottery experts say a normal ticket has the winning numbers on the top.

A purchaser displays Mega Millions and Powerball tickets bought at a Plaid Pantry in Janzten Beach. Another day, another chance at winning the lottery.

One Union County ticket matched all five numbers for the Jersey Cash 5 game drawn on Monday, winning the $867,054 jackpot. Executive Director Carole Hedinger said the top prizewinning ticket was the only one sold for Monday’s drawing that matched all five numbers drawn.

A Davie woman claimed nearly $1 million in a Florida Lottery scratch-off game, taking a lump-sum payment, Florida Lottery officials said Tuesday. The winning ticket was bought at the Exxon gas station at 13000 W. State Road 84 in Davie.

Someone is walking around with a Lucky for Life lottery ticket that will pay out $25,000 per year every year for life. Lottery officials announced the sale of the ticket Tuesday.

The ticket purchased for the March 18th drawing must be claimed no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, September 14th. The ticket matched four white ball numbers and the red Powerball number.

Governor Bentley told lawmakers that for this special session they could consider any measures that would provide revenue to Alabama’s general fund budget. However some, like state representative John Rogers, think there’s not enough time for serious debate along the lines of casino gaming or a state lottery.

A new version of the common “Sweepstakes” phone scam is tricking Hoosiers into thinking they won a prize from the Indiana Gaming Commission. In this scam, the caller claims to be from the Gaming Commission and says you’ve won a sweepstakes – all you have to do is pay gaming taxes on the winnings and the money will be yours.

Feeling lucky? It could be a sign that you should play the lottery. The jackpots are high and we expect the lines on the state line will be long.

A MILLION consumers in rural areas of Scotland are being faced with higher surcharges for delivery because of where they live, new research has revealed. Citizens Advice Scotland says their study shows that in the three years since they last highlighted the Scots postcode lottery through a survey, surcharges for deliveries have increased.

This comes after Judge Neil Tuchten has refused the losing bidder – Gidani – permission to file an application for leave to appeal a previous ruling because its filing would have been late. In July, the court referred Ithuba’s licence back to trade and industry minister Rob Davies following Gidani’s application to have the award overturned.

A BID for funds to build a new art gallery and museum will now be put forward next year to increase the chance of success. In May, it was announced an initial attempt to secure A 12.5 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund had not been successful.