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Illinois Lottery services could soon shrink

The Illinois Lottery Pilot Program, which allows lottery players to play certain games online and on the Lottery’s smartphone app, expires March 25. Legislation sponsored by Republican Representative Ed Sullivan would allow the lottery to continue its online services. Sullivan is urging his colleagues to vote on the bill, warning inaction would cut funding for an indefinite period.

Charleston $1 Million lottery winner to bless his church

A Charleston man who claimed a $1 million lottery ticket this week says he will use a chunk of the money to help his church that was damaged by flooding, according to an announcement from the South Carolina Education Lottery. The winner, who chose not to be identified, said he had been praying for some money to help his church, according to lottery spokeswoman Holli Armstrong.

Charleston $1 Million lottery winner to bless his church

A Charleston man who claimed a $1 million lottery ticket this week says he will use a chunk of the money to help his church that was damaged by flooding, according to an announcement from the South Carolina Education Lottery. The winner, who chose not to be identified, said he had been praying for some money to help his church, according to lottery spokeswoman Holli Armstrong.

Online sales set to expire for Illinois Lottery tickets

The state could miss out on funding if lawmakers don’t take action on a test program that allows Illinois Lottery tickets to be sold online before it expires March 25. The Chicago Tribune reports that the state likely will lose out on money for education and construction projects unless the measure to make online lottery sales permanent moves in the House. Lawmakers aren’t scheduled to return to the Capitol until April 4. A lottery spokesman says online ticket sales have brought in $68 million for education and construction projects since the launch in 2012.

Online sales set to expire for Illinois Lottery tickets

The state could miss out on funding if lawmakers don’t take action on a test program that allows Illinois Lottery tickets to be sold online before it expires March 25. The Chicago Tribune reports that the state likely will lose out on money for education and construction projects unless the measure to make online lottery sales permanent moves in the House. Lawmakers aren’t scheduled to return to the Capitol until April 4. A lottery spokesman says online ticket sales have brought in $68 million for education and construction projects since the launch in 2012.

Powerball Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $1M Sold in Southland

Oscars telecast lowest in eight years, Rock gets thumbs up When Leonardo DiCaprio was announced as a nominee for Best Actor at the Oscars this year, we all knew immediately what that meant. The numbers drawn Wednesday night were 12, 13, 44, 52, 62 and the Powerball number was 6. The victor will have the choice of taking a lump sum payment or spreading their winnings over 29 annual payments.

Powerball Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $1M Sold in Southland

Oscars telecast lowest in eight years, Rock gets thumbs up When Leonardo DiCaprio was announced as a nominee for Best Actor at the Oscars this year, we all knew immediately what that meant. The numbers drawn Wednesday night were 12, 13, 44, 52, 62 and the Powerball number was 6. The victor will have the choice of taking a lump sum payment or spreading their winnings over 29 annual payments.