Lottery News
Lotteries in colonial America
Lotteries were widely used in the colonial period in both England and the American colonies. These games played a large part in the economies of these colonies. This book explores the history and role of lotteries in colonial life.
Multi-state lotteries
Multi-state lotteries have remained popular with American lottery players for decades. In fact, over the last 30 years, multi-state lotteries have been key to the expansion of US lotteries. Since the late 1980s, national lottery sales have increased year after year. If the trend continues, multi-state lotteries with mega-jackpots may be the wave of the future.
Irish Hospitals’ Sweepstakes
The Irish Hospitals’ Sweepstakings Lottery is a charity lottery, which is run in Ireland. The money raised from the lottery has a very positive impact on the health service. It was first established in the 1930s. However, the dubious nature of the scheme was exposed by an investigative journalist called Joe MacAnthony. He discovered that only about 10% of the funds were actually spent on hospitals. Instead, the vast majority of the money went to unscrupulous people or political incompetence.
Oregon State Lottery
The Oregon State Lottery is a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association and is run by the government of the state of Oregon in the United States. The lottery is one of the most popular in the country and attracts a wide variety of players.
New York Lottery
The New York Lottery is the state-operated lottery in New York. It has been around since 1967 and is part of the New York State Gaming Commission. Its revenue helps pay for public education. Its headquarters are in Schenectady.
Oregon State Police
The Oregon State Police are seeking the lottery’s support in their bid to increase police patrols and staff. Although this bill has overwhelming support, it’s not yet a sure thing. The state has a vested interest in lottery profits, and a commission rate increase could address these issues. The state police have been reduced by more than 50% since 1980, and the commission rates could be used to increase staffing levels and address education issues.
European Lottery
The EuroMillions lottery was created in early 2004 by lottery companies in France, Spain, and Britain. Later that year, Belgium, Ireland, and Luxembourg joined. The prize amount is the same in all participating countries. A new lottery is planned, but it is unclear whether it will replace the EuroMillions.