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lotteryLottery chairman prefers salary discretionSubmitted by WWAY on 6 June 2008 - 2:21pm.READ MORE:
The chairman of the state lottery commission believes the lottery needs discretion in determining pay raises for its employees.
Full story... » Topsail Exxon sells winning lotto ticketSubmitted by Andy Scherr on 28 December 2007 - 7:44pm.READ MORE:Lottery officials try to boost salesSubmitted by WWAY on 23 November 2007 - 5:24pm.READ MORE:
In an effort to boost sluggish sales lottery officials are trying to convince more high-traffic, well-placed stores to sell lottery tickets.
Full story... » $314 million Powerball winner unknownSubmitted by WWAY on 27 August 2007 - 5:58pm.READ MORE:
Someone is holding a ticket to "easy street" tonight. It's the sole winning ticket in Saturday's Powerball lottery drawing -- and it's good for a staggering $314 million.
Full story... » Bill to ban lottery advertising in college sports watered downSubmitted by WWAY on 18 May 2007 - 9:11am.READ MORE:
The NCAA discourages mixing gambling and athletics.
But it's not prohibited, and that's why the North Carolina lottery can advertise and sponsor college sporting events.
Full story... » Wilmington man wins millions in PowerBallSubmitted by WWAY on 17 April 2007 - 5:02pm.READ MORE:
A Wilmington man just won millions in the PowerBall jackpot.
Lottery officials in South Carolina say a Wilmington man has just come forward with the winning $15 million PowerBall ticket.
Full story... » Huge jackpot lures N.C. lottery players to Va.Submitted by WWAY on 6 March 2007 - 3:13pm.READ MORE:
Sure, there's $120 million in the Powerball in North Carolina. But there's $370 million in the Mega Millions jackpot in Virginia, and for retailers on the border, it's just like old times.
Full story... » Easley Plan Could Boost Lottery SalesSubmitted by Douglas Clark on 23 February 2007 - 7:14pm.READ MORE:
With a projected $200 million shortfall in first year lottery ticket sales, Governor Mike Easley is proposing a change. He's betting that bigger payouts will help boost revenue. But there's a catch. While a larger portion of ticket revenue would go toward bigger prizes, it would be at the expense of education initiatives.
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