Lottery

2023 - 3 - 16

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Alberta man won STARS Lottery, then a decade later the service ... (CTV Toronto)

An Alberta man who once won the grand prize from the STARS Lottery is sharing the story of how the helicopter rescue service saved his life almost a decade ...

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Labour Admits Failure On Post Code Lottery | Scoop News (Scoop.co.nz)

Labour has admitted that their health reforms haven't just failed to address the post-code lottery, new data around waiting times shows that they've made it ...

“We’re seeing the result of Labour’s misguided priorities play out with stretched waiting times. Your chance of picking up a life-threatening illness on time could come down to whether you live a hundred kilometres up the road. I revealed a Ministerial Briefing which showed that Health Minister at the time Andrew Little was fully aware of the shortages across the health sector yet continued to ignore immigration settings.

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Best Wisconsin Lottery odds: Claim your property tax relief (FOX 6 Milwaukee)

Did you know there's a way to get money from the Wisconsin Lottery without winning? You don't even have to buy a ticket.

"In 90, 95% of the cases, it’s pretty straightforward," said Jacobson. Reiter wanted to remind FOX6 viewers to check their property tax bills for the Lottery and Gaming Credit every year. Reiter will receive the credit on his tax bill going forward. As Reiter found out, some cases aren’t cut and dry as to whether the homeowner qualifies, like mobile homes or properties placed in a trust. The average homeowner received a credit of $213. "The best way [to find out] is to look at your property tax bill," said Jacobson. It’s listed as the Lottery and Gaming Credit. You can find the That’s because every time a lottery ticket is sold in the state, a portion of that sale is set aside for homeowners. Reiter has a Life Estate, which lists his three children on the title, as part of his estate planning. However, Jacobson says homeowners don’t automatically get the credit. You can check whether you’re getting the credit on your property tax bill.

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STARS Air Ambulance saves the life of a former lottery grand prize ... (Globalnews.ca)

Alberta man Neil Lund said he hasn't missed buying STARS Air Ambulance lottery tickets in 15 years, because some day he 'might need' help — a day which ...

“I got him back up and went out to the truck to call 911.” Dany Fortin is suing the government after sexual assault acquittal](https://globalnews.ca/news/9554743/dany-fortin-canada-government-lawsuit/) “They got him into emergency and got Dr. man dies from freak snowmobile accident, donated organs help 13 people](https://globalnews.ca/news/9554173/b-c-death-snowmobile-accident-organ-donation/) [Former Make-a-Wish recipient now granting wishes for other sick kids](https://globalnews.ca/news/9555079/make-a-wish-alberta-katrina-secord/) [Review finds Halifax university ‘protected’ late professor accused of sexual assault](https://globalnews.ca/news/9553025/wayne-hankey-review-released-kings/) [Maj.-Gen. The draw happens April 5. “They loaded him in the ambulance, got him all hooked up and everything and they come back and said to me that he was stable, so they were going to try and get him to Calgary by ambulance.”

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Airdrie Dream Vacation Lottery adds bonus prizes during 'March ... (Airdrie Today)

With the addition of approximately $4700 in extra bonus prizes, entrants now have a one-in-six chance of winning.

continues to be so grateful for the support of the community, and groups like the Airdrie Knights of Columbus. These funds help alleviate the cost of certain medications not covered by Alberta Health, medical supplies that might be required for comfort and dignity, some travel and comfort kits. It is only through the generosity of people and organizations like this, that we can continue to provide help and hope to women in Airdrie fleeing domestic violence. As well as a chance at winning a bonus prize, entrants are in the main lottery draw for 12x $2,500 Dream Vacation Travel Vouchers and 48 prizes of $120 each. All of our profits are donated to local charities such as Airdrie P.O.W.E.R. If you win a bonus draw prize, your ticket still goes back in for the main monthly lottery.

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Des Moines woman finally gets lottery winnings from check bank ... (desmoinesregister.com)

Chase Bank has provided no explanation for freezing Veronica Cruz's account and cancelling her debit card.

Cruz said she now plans to withdraw the money and open another bank account. The bank's corporate media relations did not respond to Watchdog's messages seeking an explanation. Chase Bank on Wednesday finally accepted the deposit of lottery winnings by a Des Moines woman, 11 days after she won $100,000 on a $20 “Super 20s” ticket purchased from a local Casey’s but struggled to get the bank to accept the check.

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Illinois Lottery employee charged for stealing and redeeming lottery ... (FOX Illinois)

An Illinois Department of the Lottery employee was charged on Wednesday for allegedly stealing books of instant lottery tickets and redeeming winning ...

“State employees are charged with carrying out the work of the public. Mack was also arrested on Wednesday and his bond was set at $15,000. A co-defendant is also accused of participating in the scheme by redeeming additional stolen tickets for cash.

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Two arrested after stolen lottery tickets cashed (Jacksonville Journal-Courier)

Two Springfield men, one of them a state employee, have been charged in a scheme authorities said involved stealing and redeeming lottery tickets.

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Illinois lottery employee charged for stealing, redeeming winning ... (fox2now.com)

An Illinois lottery employee faces criminal charges for reportedly stealing books of instant lottery tickets and redeeming winning tickets for cash.

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Woman cleaning house finds week-old Iowa lottery ticket. It brought ... (Yahoo! Voices)

For a week, a woman's jackpot-winning lottery ticket rested on a desk at her Iowa home. She had yet to scratch it off. Pamela Willard, of Waukee, ...

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Miami man claims $1 million prize playing Florida Lottery scratch-off ... (CBS News)

William Burns chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $695,000.00. Burns bought the winning ticket from Queen Supermarket, at 3601 ...

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Retired Florida Air Force veteran wins $1M from Publix lottery ticket (WESH Orlando)

A retired U.S. Air Force veteran was the latest person to claim a million-dollar prize from the Florida Lottery's 500X the Cash scratch-off game.

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Illinois Lottery employee charged for stealing and redeeming lottery ... (newschannel20.com)

An Illinois Department of the Lottery employee was charged on Wednesday for allegedly stealing books of instant lottery tickets and redeeming winning ...

“State employees are charged with carrying out the work of the public. Mack was also arrested on Wednesday and his bond was set at $15,000. A co-defendant is also accused of participating in the scheme by redeeming additional stolen tickets for cash.

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Springfield man charged with stealing winning lottery tickets (The State Journal-Register)

Derrick is next scheduled to appear in court March 30 on charges that he used his status as a lottery employee to obtain a book of instant tickets.

"The Illinois State Police pursues any state employee committing malfeasance and criminal behavior," Kelly said. "Our dedicated sales representatives are entrusted with safeguarding instant tickets in their possession, and they take that work very seriously," Mays said. "I appreciate the partnerships of both the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Lottery in this investigation, and I will continue working to hold public employees accountable for abusing their positions and taking advantage of the public." "State employees are charged with carrying out the work of the public. [Illinois Lottery](https://www.illinoislottery.com/) employee, were charged Wednesday in a scheme to allegedly steal books of lottery tickets from retailers and cash in the winnings. Derrick, 57, an employee of the lottery, was charged with four counts of theft of government property greater than $500 but less than $10,000, seven counts of official misconduct and three counts of wire fraud.

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Lottery employee charged with stealing, cashing winning tickets (CBS News)

CHICAGO (CBS) -- An Illinois Lottery employee is accused of stealing and cashing winning instant tickets last year. Dean Derrick, 57, of Springfield is ...

"I appreciate the partnerships of both the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Lottery in this investigation, and I will continue working to hold public employees accountable for abusing their positions and taking advantage of the public." "State employees are charged with carrying out the work of the public. Mack, 24, of Springfield, was also arrested and charged with felony theft for helping him cash the winning tickets.

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Navarre man wins $1 million prize in Florida Lottery scratch-off game (Pensacola News Journal)

The 67-year-old Navarre man purchased his ticket at Publix and chose to take his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820000.

[Pensacola man wins $1 million in Florida Lottery scratch-off game](https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/pensacola/2022/05/11/pensacola-man-wins-1-million-top-prize-50-x-cash-scratch-off/9733302002/) Akel purchased his winning ticket from Publix, located at 8244 Navarre Parkway in Navarre. [$1 million prize from a scratch-off ticket](https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/pensacola/2022/05/11/pensacola-man-wins-1-million-top-prize-50-x-cash-scratch-off/9733302002/).

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Miami man wins $1 million prize playing Florida Lottery scratch-off ... (WPLG Local 10)

A Miami man claimed a $1 million prize playing the 50X The Cash holiday edition scratch-off game.

Congratulations, and welcome to the Millionaire’s Club! “The game’s overall odds of winning are 1 in 3.8 million.” MIAMI – A Miami man claimed a $1 million prize playing the 50X The Cash holiday edition scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery confirmed Wednesday.

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Illinois Lottery employee charged with cashing out stolen tickets (FOX 32 Chicago)

A Springfield man was charged with stealing books of instant lottery tickets and redeeming them for cash.

He was arrested on Wednesday and his bond was set for $15,000. "I appreciate the partnerships of both the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Lottery in this investigation, and I will continue working to hold public employees accountable for abusing their positions and taking advantage of the public." "State employees are charged with carrying out the work of the public.

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Air Force veteran wins $1M on lottery scratch off (WMTV - NBC15)

A U.S. Air Force veteran hit a million-dollar prize while playing a lottery scratch-off game.

The game’s overall odds of winning are 4.5-1, according to the lottery. Air Force veteran hit a million-dollar prize while recently playing a lottery scratch-off game in Florida. (Gray News) - A U.S.

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Illinois Lottery Employee Charged After Stealing, Redeeming ... (NBC Chicago)

A 57-year-old man and Illinois Department of Lottery employee is facing several felony charges after he allegedly stole winning lottery tickets and redeemed ...

“The Department of the Lottery collaborated closely with authorities as soon as we became aware of the matter. Mack's bond was also set at $15,000, and he is also scheduled to appear in court on March 30. Mack, 24, was charged with two counts of theft of governmental property between $500 and $10,000.

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Two Springfield residents, including a state lottery employee ... (NPR Illinois)

An Illinois Department of the Lottery employee is accused of stealing books of instant lottery tickets and redeeming winning tickets for cash.

“The Department of the Lottery collaborated closely with authorities as soon as we became aware of the matter. Raoul said Derrick gave a certain number of stolen winning tickets to Mack, who also redeemed the winning tickets. A co-defendant is also accused of participating in the scheme by redeeming additional stolen tickets for cash, according to the Illinois Attorney General.

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AG: Illinois lottery employee stole, redeemed winning tickets (WGN-TV)

According to the Illinois Attorney General's Office, 57-year-old Dean Derrick, of Springfield, allegedly stole books of instant lottery tickets from retailers ...

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